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CFO opens 2024–2025 competitive grant programs

July 30, 2024

The first grant rounds from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for 2024-2025 are now open. The CFO’s annual competitive grant programs are supported by a nearly $5 million grantmaking budget — the largest in the foundation’s history.

Sophomore Pilgrim Zee Brown tours state capitol

July 30, 2024

Exeter High School sophomore Zeanndrea (Zee) Brown was selected as the 2024 recipient of the Silver Leaf Benefit Club’s Sophomore Pilgrimage scholarship. Brown joined chosen high school sophomores from across the state in Jefferson City on the second Tuesday in April for a tour of government buildings and lunch with elected state officials.

Sixth Annual Depot Exeter Auto Show Set for Aug. 10

July 30, 2024

The Sixth Annual Depot Exeter Auto Show will be Aug. 10 from 10 a.m.

Crowder fire science program receives tool donation

July 30, 2024

Crowder College is grateful for the donation made by Amkus School Tool program through Dinges Fire for its fire science program located at the Cassville Instructional Center. Equipment and tools provided include: spreader, cutter, ram and other tools.

Life Change celebrates 3rd year in Cassville

July 24, 2024

Harper Bishop, 6, slides down an inflatable bounce house ahead of her brother, Brodie Bishop, 7. The Eagle Rock siblings were in Cassville on July 14 for the third anniversary celebration of Life Change, which included a cookout, pie auction, car show and motorcycle show alongside the inflatables.

Aloha, Christmas!

July 16, 2024

Owyn England sings Elvis' "Blue Christmas" during the Cassville Christmas in July event on Saturday. England is a member of the nine-member Next Generation Band, comprised of youth ages 13-16.

Kyle Troutman: Cassville’s new mural — a visual speed bump

July 2, 2024

KYLE TROUTMAN Last summer, while retrieving my daily mug of coffee, I watched the mural on the side of Sunshine Coffeehouse go from sketch to completion, thinking in my head every morning — how can we get on the mural project list? That prospect was not even on my mind this spring when Morgan Williams, Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce director, asked us if we would like to donate the west side of our building for a mural. As I have told anyone who’s asked me about it, we could not say yes fast enough.

Tale as old as time told in Cassville

June 25, 2024

Townsfolk celebrate Gaston, front, played by Carson Burt, in the Cassville Arts Council production of “Beauty and the Beast.”

June 25, 2024

Program aims to improve student outcomes in schools A collaborative effort between five Barry County school districts is attempting to improve student outcomes, and the project is asking for the community’s help. Traci Mitchell, Cassville assistant superintendent, said the Portrait of a Graduate (POG) work, which ties to district improvement plans and has been shown to improve student outcomes, reflects the county’s agreed upon competencies necessary for students to be effective and successful mem- bers of the community.

A sight to be ‘scene’

June 25, 2024

Northbound drivers on Main Street in Cassville have a new scene to sight as they travel into downtown Cassville. The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the completion of a vibrant new mural that now adorns the south side of the Cassville Democrat building.

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