Cassville
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Routines we live by
The longest summer ever is nearing its end.
Community Voices — Terry Held: The people who taught us
It is back-to-school time. Clean slate. Sharpened pencils. Keen minds. Beating hearts.
Through the Years, Aug. 19
40 YEARS AGO: FLAT CREEK'S ALWAYS AVAILABLE — She's been around for years, and some of the swimming holes are the same.
‘Cats craving another shot at ‘Ship
With a dozen starters returning to the fold, the Cassville football team is looking to return to being a district title holder.
Year in Photos — Cassville girls wrestling
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
Cole landslides way to prosecutor
For the first time since 2014, Barry County has elected a new prosecutor.
Library hosts ‘Grease’ with floats
The Cassville Branch Library recently screened the movie "Grease" and had popcorn and Coca-Cola floats available to attendees. The library hosts numerous events each week, which are listed in the Cassville Democrat's News Briefs section.
Data centers on horizon?
A key infrastructural element for data centers is access to reliable electricity. “A lot of the infrastructure in certain parts of the state would need upgraded in order to support data centers,” said Jennifer McBroom, Barry Electric Cooperative CEO and general manager.
Barry County sales taxes see solid gains in July
Sales tax receipts for the seven Barry County cities and the county government entities saw solid gains in July, though two cities ended up marginally lower than a year ago.
News Briefs, Aug. 12
The Cassville school district has released Back to School information for the 2026-2027 school year. The first day of school is Aug. 25.
