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Jona Cash: Cassville School Board Questionnaire
As a parent of two children in the Cassville School District, I believe it’s my responsibility to keep in place the things that make the district successful and to help bring change where needed. Becoming a member of the board, I feel, is the best way to make these things happen.

Chad Yarnall: Cassville School Board Questionnaire
I would like to be elected so that I could give back to a community that has given my family so much and what better way than through their children and the education provided. 2.

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.
News Briefs, March 29
The Crowder Cassville Student Nursing Association will host a Family Easter Event on Friday from 4:308 p.m. at the Crowder Community Building, located at 4020 N.

Flooding ongoing across Barry County
Portions of Barry County have seen more than 6 inches of rainfall since about 4 p.m. on Thursday, leading to extensive road flooding, but so far sparing most buildings. David Compton, Barry County Emergency Management director, said the central area of the county, over Mark Twain National Forest and north of Shell Knob, received the most rainfall.