Kyle Troutman
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Convoluted by design: Part two
There’s a jingle circulating, designed to remind people how to vote on the mass of amendments when they get to the polls: “Yes on 6, the rest are tricks.”
Through the Years, Oct. 28
30 YEARS AGO: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UNDERWAY AT ROARING RIVER STATE PARK — Construction on the $4 million-plus lodge complex is running right on schedule. The 47,000-square-foot facility, which will contain a retail store, 26 guest rooms, a restaurant and administrative offices, is the largest construction project in Missouri state park history.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 28
Hi, I’m Fiona — a spunky 5-month-old tortoiseshell kitten ready to explore the world! With my adventurous spirit and clever mind, I’m always ready for the next big adventure (even if it’s just pouncing on a toy).
Ida May (Crawford) Whisenhunt
Ida May (Crawford) Whisenhunt, age 69, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Friday, October 23, 2026 in Cassville. She was born on September 6, 1957 in Washburn, Missouri, to Roy and Pauline (Starnes) Crawford. On April 16, 1982 in Miami, Oklahoma…
LaRonda Jean (Brower) Soder
LaRonda Jean (Brower) Soder, age 78, of Overland Park, KS (and formerly of Shell Knob, MO, and Omaha, NE), passed away on August 7th, 2026. She was born June 28, 1948, in Liberal, KS, the first child of Laurence and…
Karen JoAnn Rawlings
Karen JoAnn Rawlings, 68, of Verona, Mo. passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at her home. She was born February 11, 1958, in Los Angeles, Calif., the daughter of Kenny and Christine (Swartz) Wade. Preceding her in death were her…
Monett Stake hosts annual conference
On Sept. 26-27 the Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints enjoyed an international spiritual feast from Elder Yoon Hwan Choi and Elder Clement M. Matswagothata. Choi was born in South Korea. Matswagothata was born in…
Pick a bag of weeds — get hot dog and drink!
The Barry County Community Garden invites the community to lend a hand and enjoy a free lunch during its fall cleanup event. “Volunteers of all ages are welcome,” a press release from the organization said. “Grab a bag, pull some…
Where does it come from?
Izaak Henbest, Cassville FFA member, explains how a seed spreader works during the annual Food for America event at the district.
Top seed secured
By the time the Wildcats suit up for their Class 3, District 6 semifinal on Nov. 6, they will have gone 35 days and 99 minutes and 47 seconds of game time without allowing a score.
