awards
Cassville Democrat reels in 21 statewide awards
On Saturday at the Broadway Hotel in Columbia, the Cassville Democrat newspaper won 21 total statewide awards — including five first-place plaques — for calendar year 2025 work entered in the Missouri Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Can’t win ’em all
One of my favorite parts of the newspaper each week is at the tippy top of page 1A — the Gold Cup and number of years surrounding our claim to be Missouri’s Best Small-Town Weekly Newspaper.
Intermediate Beta students compete
Cassville Intermediate Beta students recently participated in the 2026 National Beta Convention held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
3 compete at National Beta Convention
Members of Cassville High School's Senior Beta Club recently earned the opportunity to compete during the National Senior Beta Convention, held June 16-20 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Cassville teachers celebrate year’s end with games, awards
Samatha Cooper presents the Best New Teacher award to Rebecca Beagle. The awards celebrates excellence in education and recognizes teachers who have made a strong and positive impact during their first year in the district.
Exeter bands reel in 1s
On April 1, the Exeter High School Band participated in the Missouri Small School Band Directors Association evaluative festival in Lamar, receiving a 1, or exemplary, rating from all three judges. It is the first Exemplary rating at festival in at least 20 years for a band from Exeter.
Elementary Beta members compete at state
A total of 36 Elementary Beta members represented Cassville Intermediate School and competed in various events at the Missouri Beta Convention. Cassville club members earned five first-place awards and eight top-five awards. The following members received invitations to compete at the National Elementary Beta Convention in Nashville, Tenn., in June:
Recognitions delivered at anunal Cassville Chamber Banquet
From left, Kiley Stringer, Morgan Williams and Teresa Phillips share a laugh at the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Saturday.
Cassville athletes rake in awards
Fall sports have given way to winter games, and the final lists of postseason accolades for football, softball, boys soccer, volleyball, cross country, and girls golf have all been finalized.
Monett athletes collect postseason hardware
While the fall sports season has officially given way to winter, the time of postseason honors for fall athletes has been fruitful.
