Opinion
TroutMom Says: Stop rushing through life; you only get the one
A few people know, but I’ve been pretty quiet about it — because, honestly, I was scared I wouldn’t be able to do it.
Michelle Hilburn: First-day reads for back to school
Growing up, the first day of school was a sacred event in our household.
Lynn Hilburn: History – Part IV — What’s in a name
There have been several good books written about the history of Barry County and Cassville, including, but not limited to, Goodspeed’s 1888 History of Barry County, Nerva Brock England’s History of Barry County, Missouri and Emory Melton’s “The First 150 Years in Cassville, Missouri”, but I’m trying to look at things from a little bit different angle.
TroutMan vs. TroutWoman: Connected for a reason
The 2025-2026 school year is starting across the nation, but in Missouri there was a new law passed that, to me, feels like a step back to the 1990s and early 2000s.
TroutMan vs. TroutWoman: No device, no opportunity
Students starting school next week in Barry County may feel like they have been trapped in the Stone Age.
John Tiedeman: In response to city of Washburn letter
In response to the letter from Washburn in the Democrat, the loss of revenue for the city is because the city clerk failed at her job in December.
Jeff Fugitt: Create a good world here
Amemory that popped up on social media today included pictures of our daughter, her husband and their daughter shortly after our granddaughter was born.
Jon Horner: Rising from the Rubble
There is a tendency to romanticize new beginnings as fresh, clean slates — pristine, hopeful, full of promise.
Kyle Troutman: Hand up requires reach out
When Barry County residents need financial assistance, one of the first places they could seek help is the Barry County Neighborhood Center.
Merlyn Johnson: New school year on the horizon
The Board of Education and staff at Cassville R-IV are excited about the upcoming academic year that is already filled with optimism, energy and opportunity.
