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Beta Club members compete
A total of 41 Senior Beta members from Cassville competed in various events at the 2026 Missouri Senior Convention, held March 13-14 at the Branson Convention Center.

Junior Beta members compete at convention
A total of 32 Cassville Junior Beta members competed in various events at the 2026 Missouri Junior Convention at the Branson Convention Center on March 11-12. The following members received invitations to compete at National Junior Beta Convention in Nashville, Tenn., in June:
CHS wastewater positive for nitazenes
The Cassville school district was one of 37 in Missouri participating in a voluntary wastewater monitoring program, and it was one of 26 that tested positive for nitazenes in its wastewater.
Wheaton schools proposes bond issue
The Wheaton school district has proposed a no-tax-increase bond issue on the April 7 ballot, aiming to address aging infrastructure while freeing up general funds for operations use.

Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: A generational problem
Last week, a flurry of chatter in the Cassville community surrounded a news report about something I had never heard of — nitazenes.

A fair way to find a good read
Jackson Frye picks up a book to consider buying at the spring Book Fair at Cassville Primary School.

Choirs serenade at ‘Music in Our Schools’ concert
Samantha Baugus is held up by Timothy Cash, left, and Richard Sledden during the final moments of Centerstage's performance at Cassville's "Music in Our Schools Choir Concert" on Thursday.

David Wormington: Purdy School Board Election Questionnaire
I want to serve on the school board because I care deeply about our community and the future of our children.

Kaley Thigpen: Purdy School Board Election Questionnaire
I am running for the Purdy School Board because I care deeply about the future of our schools and the students they serve, including my own children.

Board celebrated in recognition month
The Cassville School Board has been recognized as part of School Board Recognition Month.


