Cassville

Kid Kat, Middle School choirs sing for spring
Trinity Granger, left, and Elizabeth Whiteley, under direction of Katie Stockton, high school and middle school vocal music director and choreographer, perform “Beautiful Day/Best Day of My Life” at the Spring Vocal Concert on April 22.

County schools collaborate to strengthen workforce development
In an effort to evaluate current job skills and strengthen workforce development in the community, educators, parents, employers, alumni, students and community members across Barry County have come together to discuss how best to prepare graduates for a successful future.
Scoreboard, April 30
The Cassville middle school boys and girls track teams competed in the Monett Middle School Invitational on April 17, bringing home multiple medals, including seven first places for the 7th and 8th grade Wildcats.

Trent Oliphant: Overcoming art obstacles
Chances are that you were involved with art education when you were in school.

Sheila Harris: Scope for the imagination
I’ve lived in the Ozarks for over 50 years, but until recently, I knew very little about the karst underlayment below us, nor, to be honest, was I even familiar with the word “karst.”

Cassville group named SRTC Work Crew of the Year
Cassville group named SRTC Work Crew of the Year

Officials sworn in: new mayor, alderman, mayor pro-tem
Cassville City Clerk Cherry Bailey, left, reads off the oath of office to officials elected in the April 8 General Municipal Election, including, from left, new Mayor Jon Horner, Alderwoman and new Mayor Pro-Tem Taylor Weaver, and returning Alderman Mike Phillips.
Wild C building gets green light
By the end of 2025, Cassville ag students will have a new facility geared toward hands-on learning.
News Briefs, April 30
The Old Church Gallery Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 8-11 a.m., offering farm fresh produce, eggs, jellies, relishes, baked goods, cut flowers, handmade crafts and more.

Shiveley thanked for 13 years of mayoral service to city
Former Cassville Mayor Bill Shiveley speaks with former State Sen. David Sater, right, and his wife, Sharon Sater, during his retirement party on April 15 at the Family Life Center in Cassville. Shiveley’s last day as mayor was on April 14, handing over the city gavel to newly elected Mayor Jon Horner. Shiveley served as Cassville mayor from 2012-2025.