Cassville Democrat

4 days ago | cassville-democrat.com | Kyle Troutman

Garrett remembered for contributions to Barry County lifeBy Kyle Troutman [email protected]’s difficult to understate the impact Glenn Garret had in Monett and Barry County. The Purdy resident died on May 26, 2025, at the age of 93, but his legacy will extend far beyond his life-long residency in the area. Garrett’s contributions may have best been summed up in 2013, when he was awarded the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Award.

4 days ago | cassville-democrat.com | Kyle Troutman

Employers concerned about paid sick leave requirementsBy Jessica Breger Special to the Monett MonthlyProposition A was the main topic at the Eggs and Issues breakfast, where six offices at state and national levels gave legislative updates. Speaking at the event were State Rep. Mitch Boggs, R-LaRussell; State Rep. Scott Cupps, R-Shell Knob; State Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove; State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick; Chris Yaudas, representing the office of U.S. Rep.

4 days ago | cassville-democrat.com | Kyle Troutman

Monett enters agreement for Stockton Lake water in drought conditionsBy Jessica Breger Special to the Monett MonthlyThe Monett City Council has approved the creation of a new Economic Development Committee for the city. The committee has been tentatively formed and potential members selected. All members have met and begun to work on what the committee would do within the city. The committee has members for multiple sectors of the city to be represented, including technology and land development.

4 days ago | cassville-democrat.com | Kyle Troutman

Local church one of only two in U.S. with designationBy Jessica Breger Special to the Monett MonthlyThe Monett Historical Society and Museum is inviting locals to visit a special exhibit during June. The Museum is displaying art and artifacts from Monett’s Waldensian Presbyterian Church, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month.

4 days ago | cassville-democrat.com | Kyle Troutman

Monett speedster heading north to Central MissouriBy Jared Lankford [email protected] gifted athlete at Monett, senior Vayla Smith, saw her hard work rewarded this season with a national letter of intent to run collegiately for Central Missouri University in Warrensburg. “Vayla has been the heart and soul of our sprinting and relay core since she has been here,” said Kelly George, Monett track coach.