Opinion
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.
Nathan Toon: Like Peter on the water
Recently, things have begun to change in my life and those around me. I can sense a call for faith to be tested and for obedience to heed that call.
Missi Hesketh: Utility rate hikes will have domino effect
The potential 30-40% rate hike from Liberty Utilities stands to have drastic effects.
Kathy Casey: In response to July 30 immigration opinions
The first thing one should do before writing an article on the subject is to do some research, not just repeat talking points from a party line.
Whitney Kloss: Our responsibility to change for future generations
In the July 23 publication of the Cassville Democrat, Sheila Harris penned an opinion piece titled, “Would you still be my friend?”
Kristy Brinkman: Washburn leaders address sales tax issue
To whom it may concern, the city of Washburn would like to address the articles of late in the Cassville Democrat relating to the recent sales tax issue the city of Washburn has endured.
Kyle Troutman: We’re in this together
A suggestion was submitted to the Cassville Democrat email the other day from a person in the community: “Have you ever thought of changing your name? I would think that your circulation would increase. I would love to subscribe but could not stand to have anything called Democrat in my house. I would certainly subscribe to the Cassville Gazette. There must be others like me.”
Michael Barton: Commentary on state of old jail, hope for future
In response to recent commentary from Sheriff Danny Boyd, and as such the state of our former Barry County jail, I would like to give you a worthwhile commentary in regards to the state of the old jail as far as physical and administrative closeup point of view.
