Community
Federal disaster assistance near $1 million in first 10 days
FEMA completing on-site assessments for individuals affected by May storms In the first 10 days since President Joe Biden authorized federal disaster assistance for the state of Missouri, FEMA approved $903,720 dollars for 158 eligible individuals and households affected by May 19-27 storms. This money is in the form of grants that can help pay for eligible, disaster-related costs associated with a temporary place to stay, minimal home repairs and/or other serious needs not covered by insurance or other programs.
Pullin’ for the People returns
A charity tractor pull held in 2023 is getting new life this year, returning to the Stumpff Family Event Center this month with a new name and new individual the event will benefit. The 2nd Annual Pullin’ for the People tractor pull is set for Aug.

Fire spinner wins local talent show
Fire spinner Christopher Tackett walks the stage during his performance at the 2nd Annual Ozarks Got Talent show on Saturday at Zone 4 Mini Golf and More.
President approves major disaster declaration
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 19-27.
CFO opens 2024–2025 competitive grant programs
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
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
The Sixth Annual Depot Exeter Auto Show will be Aug. 10 from 10 a.m.

Crowder fire science program receives tool donation
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
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!
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.