Cassville Democrat, a publication of Troutman Media LLC

Jul 18

PUBLISHER VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: 'During the hour-long trip to Sioux Falls, I found myself talking to Richard Gurner, publisher of the Caerphilly Observer in Caerphilly, Wales, awestruck at how publications in different countries — 4,300 miles apart — have such similar challenges in so many aspects o...Read more

PUBLISHER VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: 'During the hour-long trip to Sioux Falls, I found myself talking to Richard Gurner, publisher of the Caerphilly Observer in Caerphilly, Wales, awestruck at how publications in different countries — 4,300 miles apart — have such similar challenges in so many aspects of the business.' https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/16/how-my-award-was-not-the-reward/

Jul 18

COMMUNITY VOICES — JANET MILLS: 'A woman approached our vegetable table slowly, the way someone might walk through a chapel. It seemed like she was unsure about the situation as she admired the selection of produce. She looked down at the humble box of purple onions and began to cry.' https://www.ca...Read more

COMMUNITY VOICES — JANET MILLS: 'A woman approached our vegetable table slowly, the way someone might walk through a chapel. It seemed like she was unsure about the situation as she admired the selection of produce. She looked down at the humble box of purple onions and began to cry.' https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/16/crying-over-onions-why-nothing-is-wasted/

Jul 18

AMERICAN INSIGHTS — DAKODA PETTIGREW: 'Standing in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Penn., on a brisk Friday, Feb. 22, 1861, Lincoln was living in the gravest time the Union had known since its uniting by sword, fire and principle...' https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/16/american...Read more

AMERICAN INSIGHTS — DAKODA PETTIGREW: 'Standing in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Penn., on a brisk Friday, Feb. 22, 1861, Lincoln was living in the gravest time the Union had known since its uniting by sword, fire and principle...' https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/16/american-insights-lincolns-pledge-and-ours/

Jul 18

Purdy student is making his mark on a national stage. Pablo Alvarez-Hernandez, a member of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter at Purdy High School, recently attended the 2025 FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC), held in Orlando from July 5-9. https://www.cassv...Read more

Purdy student is making his mark on a national stage. Pablo Alvarez-Hernandez, a member of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter at Purdy High School, recently attended the 2025 FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC), held in Orlando from July 5-9. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/16/purdy-student-serves-as-fccla-state-officer-at-national-leadership-conference/

Jul 17

Five adults and six children — representing four families — received diplomas from F.U.E.L. Academy in a special graduation ceremony held at Lakeside Christian Church in Shell Knob on June 6. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/16/4-families-graduate-from-f-u-e-l-academy/