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Fine arts displayed at Cassville
Cassville art students painted a canvas live at the fine arts assembly on March 15 at Cassville High School. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com


A decade of LEGO in Eagle Rock
Special to the Cassville Democrat On March 5, 2013, a new club was born. Founders Kara Fletcher and Jessie Rex started the LEGO Club with the backing of the Eagle Rock Community Association and the Eagle Rock Friends of the Library.

Megan Shrum: Southwest School Board Questionnaire
I was once told that if we want to make changes in our school district, we have to be the change. I can’t complain about how the school is being ran or if something happens that I don’t particularly like if I’m not willing to help make changes or incorporate new ideas.
Ruth (Doke) Henderson: Southwest School Board Questionnaire
I graduated from Southwest, my kids graduated from Southwest and I have nieces and nephews attending Southwest; And I want to support the community. 2.

Gayla Hall: Southwest School Board Questionnaire
I want to win this position because I want our students to have the best possible education that we can provide, and I want our teachers, administrators, and staff to have a great and fulfilling career. My daughter is currently a Junior and my Mother is the High School Business teacher, so I have a lot of investment regarding the school district.
Purdy schools planning improvements
Purdy schools are reviewing the state’s assessment of the district and looking at ways to improve school performance. The state released its annual performance review earlier this month.

Doug Henry: Southwest School Board Questionnaire
To continue serving my community, the students, and the staff of the Southwest School District. 2.
Celebrate Recovery — Where are they now
Chelsey Keeney, of Washburn, told her story of recovery 2 years ago, on March 31, 2021. Keeney’s Celebrate Recovery testimony was part of a 12-part series published in the Cassville Democrat, one step of the 12-step program for each month of the year.