Cassville

Cassville wraps up season of growth
The Cassville girls soccer team had big cleats to fill this season after losing their record setters in goals and assists last season.

Richard Asbill: Pride in our hometown — Cassville’s community spirit
As we drove through Cassville this past Memorial Day weekend, the sight of flags fluttering in the wind — and the rain — along Main Street filled me with an immense sense of pride.

Through The Years, June 11
30 YEARS AGO: EMERGENCY ALERT — Minutes after a tornado hit Roaring River State Park, volunteer firemen, sheriff’s deputies and park workers were securing the area.

Cowboys, cowgirls rope and ride at Rotary Rodeo
The Cassville Rotary Rodeo was held at Bill Hailey Arena on Friday and Saturday, drawing a crowd to see the anunal event. David Hicks/Special to the Cassville Democrat

Worship bands deliver messages at Cassville Trout Fest
Michael Cochren, lead singer of Cochren & Co., performs on Sunday at Cassville Trout Fest, held at the Aquatic Center Park. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Barry County sales taxes down for May
Washburn faces tax cut-off by order of state auditor

Jig On the Water, June 8
We had a lot of water this week. The river was at 299 CFS Sunday. This is very high, not flooded by any means, just high. There’s a strong flow, and the water is still off color. It’s not muddy, just has that blue-green murky color to it.

Nathan Toon: To the glory of God
All things happen according to the glory of God.

Year in Photos — Cassville volleyball
Cassville’s Lorelei VanDerhoef sets a ball at the net on senior night against Lamar last season. Kyle Troutman/ktrout-man@ cassville-democrat.com

Democrat facade restoration nearing completion
The facade restoration at the Cassville Democrat building is nearing completion. Still awaiting install is the EFIS and split brick. Work is expected to be done within the next two weeks. The restoration project is in cooperation with the Cassville Community Foundation’s new Downtown Restoration Fund.