City

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.
Purdy loses emergency management director
The Purdy City Council is seeking a new emergency management director following the resignation of Nick Mercer from that position at its May 14 meeting.
City hires PW director
Hagins has more than 10 years experience in city operations
City raising water, sewer rates
Monett City Council held a public hearing before the March regular council meeting to hear public input on changes to water and sewage rates.

Kyle Troutman: A new era ‘in there’
Anew era of leadership is coming to the city of Cassville.

Richard Asbill: It’s not a new tax — we’re just rolling it to the city
On Tuesday, April 8, Cassville voters will consider a local ballot question regarding a proposed 3% sales tax on adult-use (recreational) marijuana.
City mulls utility rate hike
The Cassville City Council is considering raising the water and sewer rates for the city, starting July 1.
April 8 election filings, issues determined
Voters will take to the polls on April 8 throughout Barry County to vote on numerous city and school board positions, as well as some tax issues and bonds.
Dispensary annexed, city proposes 3% adult-use tax
Cassville ballot measure would send revenue to general fund The city of Cassville is proposing an adult-use marijuana sales tax in April, aiming to tap into a revenue stream previously unavailable in spite of its location. In October, the city approved annexing the Cassville Dispensary, located at 15335 Hwy.
Purdy Council delays water bill action
The Purdy City Council opted to delay tightening the screws on water and sewer customers behind on their bills one more month. During the September council meeting, Clerk Katy Prock reported no significant changes or confrontations stemmed from the August decision to crack down on approximately 70 utility customers who have run up close to $12,000 in unpaid bills.