Kyle Troutman
Leonard Leon Lowe
Leonard Leon Lowe, 71, of Cassville, Missouri, quietly passed away in his home on June 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. A celebration of life is being planned and will be held at his home in the following weeks weather permitting.
Sylvia Lynn Kondorf
Sylvia Lynn Kondorf, 74, passed away, June 8, 2025, in her family home in Eagle Rock, Mo.
Gary Joe Burdett
Gary Joe Burdett (Joe), 73, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at his home in Greenfield, Mo.
Cassville Pantry gets $1K grant
Cassville Pantry gratefully announces receipt of a $1,000 grant from the Cassville Community Foundation in care of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Terry Held: Scrolls to scrolling — Reading in a changed world
One morning not long ago, coffee in hand, as the sun began to glimmer on the horizon, I found myself rereading a passage from “A History of Reading” by Alberto Manguel.
Merlyn Johnson: Section of SB3 may freeze funding to schools
The Missouri Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 3 (SB3), a broad and complex piece of legislation that is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.
Soroptimists present Ruby Award
Desiree Miller has been selected as this year’s Soroptimist Ruby Award Recipient.
State’s largest lost and found coming to county
In June, the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office will kick off annual outreach efforts for Unclaimed Property and publish a total of over 175,000 names for those who have unclaimed property worth $50 or more.
Crowder honors Community Care Coalition
Community Care Coalition, Barry County has been honored with the 2025 Community Partner of the Year Award by Crowder College Adult Education & Literacy (AEL).
Pullin’ in cash for Keen
Kenneth Eagan, of Washburn, finished in second place in his class at the 3rd Annual Pullin’ for the People. The annual event began in 2023 to benefit Bryson Wilderbruer, who was seriously injured in a vehicle wreck. The 2024 installment benefitted Kuper Tuten, who was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was a year old. This year’s take went to Byron Keen, a local child born with hydrocephalus, a condition which causes fluid to accumulate in the brain.
