Cassville
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Give it a rest, chaos
It’s inevitable. Every time I try to leave town, the world goes a little bonkers. Floods and murders have both occurred while I have been “on vacation,” and hopefully we’ll…
Staff View — Sheila Harris: Who cut the cheese?
If Amendment 5 passes on Aug. 4, the state income tax will be phased out. If Amendment 4 passes, the ability of individual citizens, like you and me, to initiate…
Community Voices — Melissa Hamilton: July brings harvest, helpful insects and opportunities for fall planting
July is one of the busiest and most rewarding months at the Barry County Community Garden. With summer in full swing, gardeners are enjoying an abundance of fresh vegetables, colorful…
Through the Years, July 15
30 YEARS AGO: MODERN DAY ROBIN HOOD — John Haggard of Washburn, Robbinhooded while target shooting at 7 Valleys Archery last Saturday.
Year in Photos — Cassville cross country
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
News Briefs, July 15
The Eagle Rock Community Association is inviting the community to a Meet and Greet with Amy Boxx on July 23 at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Center, located at 27824 Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock.
Honors unfurled
The new Hometown Heroes undertaking by the Irwin-Easley American Legion Post No. 118 saw its first major sign of progress on July 1, as 25 banners were presented to veterans, active duty military or their families at the Barry County Courthouse.
Alarm in the name of karst
Karst topography represents a source of endless fascination for explorers, but its quirky characteristics — consisting of ever-dissolving limestone and dolomite, fractured with fissures, sinkholes, caves, springs and losing streams — present unique challenges for Missouri and Arkansas legislators.
News Briefs, July 8
The Eagle Rock Community Association is inviting the community to a Meet and Greet with Andrew Cole on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Community Center, located at 27824 Hwy. 86 in Eagle Rock.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Reflecting and preparing
May and December are typically our busiest months of the year at the newspaper, but July is giving the other two a run for their money this year.
