Kyle Troutman
Merlyn Johnson: Smooth start to school year
As we settle into the 2025–2026 academic year, I am pleased to report that the school year is off to a smooth and positive start across all of our Cassville R-IV campuses.
Captain Ronal (Ron) Hall
It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the death of Captain Ronal (Ron) Hall on September 13, 2025, at the age of sixty-nine following a courageous one-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Ron loved his family, friends, and life itself as shown through the strength and resilience he displayed in his fight to stay with us.
Danny LeRoy Smith
Danny LeRoy Smith of Stella, Mo., passed away on September 24, 2025.
Fall Festival delights at Harvick Farms
Reagan Bluel, left, with the MU Extension in Barry County, shows Oakley Sleeth, center, 4, and Atley Sleeth, 6, both of Cassville, how her dairy cow only has teeth on the bottom of her mouth. Bluel and the Extension were set up at Harvick Farms’ Fall festival on Saturday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Serene Esme Bickford
Serene Esme Bickford, infant daughter of Johnathan and Ashley Bickford, of Cassville, Missouri gained her angel wings Monday, September 22, 2025.
Mighty Mite Football, Week 4
When you play the other Wildcats, you better have your running shoes on because they will use every inch of the field.
News Briefs, Oct. 1
Children ages birth to 5 years old are invited to join Cassville schools for the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Fall Group Connection meeting on Oct. 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Rocky Edmondson Park.
FOOTBALL LIVE UPDATES: Cassville vs. Harrisonville
Live updates this week are sponsored by Geraldi’s — a taste of Italy in the heart of Cassville!
Trucks feel the same in the rain
Jesse Jeffrey, Army National Guard Sgt. 88 Mike, shows Ali Pedrozo, 4, of Exeter, around the interior of a M1088 A1 P2 set up at the Community Care Coalition's Touch-a-Truck event on Thursday.
DOJ has not requested Barry County’s voting equipment
While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been reaching out to Missouri election officials requesting access to voting equipment used in the 2020 presidential election, Barry County Clerk Joyce Ennis said she has yet to be contacted.
