news briefs

Beginning with the 2026 election cycle, candidates will need to submit form 5120 online. The link for Form 5120 can be accessed through the DOR website at sa.dor.mo.gov/candidate-affidavit.

The Cassville Senior Center’s Fall Craft Fair will be held on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Center, located at 1111 Fair St.

There will be a BBQ Cook-Off at The Gathering Place in Purdy on Oct. 18.

Children ages birth to 5 years old are invited to join Cassville schools for the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Fall Group Connection meeting on Oct. 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Rocky Edmondson Park.

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) at Cassville High School will host a Fun Color Run on Oct. 11, with registration at 7 a.m. and the race at 8 a.m.

Are you registered to vote in Barry County? If you are not registered to vote in Barry County, Oct. 8 is the deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the Special Election on Nov. 4.

The Eagle Rock Community Association will host its Monthly Potluck on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Community Center.

The Cassville Branch Library, in partnership with Mid America Insurance Solutions LLC, will host a Medicare 101 Educational Event on Sept. 16 from 2-3 p.m.

Zone 4 Mini Golf & More will host Trivia on Saturday at 7 p.m. on the patio.

A Send Off Celebration will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zone 4 Mini Golf and More, located at 16007 Hwy. 76 in Cassville, in honor of Caitlyn "Kitkat" Bonass.