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Brielle Handy may be only 22 months old, but her old lady costume had candy-givers fooled at the Cassville Mill Street Church of Christ Trunk or Treat on Saturday. With Brielle are her parents, Blane Handy and Megan Handy, of Monett. Delivering candy to the young elder was Janelle Kelley, at right. The post Sweet treats, big wins on Halloween appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

Leadership Summit on Nov. 5 The Drury Monett 15th Annual Leadership Summit will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Monett City Park Casino, located at 101 S. Lincoln Ave. in Monett, from 6:30-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. There will be appetizers and networking from 6:30-7 p.m., then […] The post News Briefs, November appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

Three members of the Monett Cubs football team have earned postseason recognition after being selected to the 2026 Big 8 All-Conference Football Team. The post 3 Cubs earn Big 8 All-Conference football honors appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

A new coach and a nearly complete overhaul of the starting lineup will greet the Monett Lady Cubs when the 2026-2027 basketball season tips off. The post New era begins for Lady Cubs appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

The Monett Cubs wrestling program enters the 2026-2027 season with a solid foundation of returning talent, experienced leadership and a commitment to continued improvement. The post Cubs aim to build on success appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

Experience, athleticism and a strong sense of family have Monett basketball coach Andrew Ballock optimistic about the Cubs’ chances of making significant strides during the 2026-2027 season. The post Cubs lock in on Big 8 appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

With a time of 20:13.70, Monett's Isabell Coffey took first place at the Cassville Pink-Out XC Invitational on Oct. 6 in Cassville. Coffey also won the Big 8 Conference Meet at the Cassville course, turning in a time of 20:07.44. The Class 4, District 2 race was held in Clever on Oct. 31, with results not available at presstime. The post Monett competes in area XC meets appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

A concerned parent spoke to Monett School Board members during their October meeting, addressing multiple issues pertaining to student success, well-being and more. The post Parent lobs issues at School Board appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

Monett Main Street held its inaugural Farm to Table fundraising dinner on Oct. 17 in downtown Monett.  The post Our farms, our tables appeared first on Cassville Democrat.

Laser tag offers an engaging opportunity to dash around barriers and enjoy faux combat. Visitors to the VFW Fall Festival had ideal weather conditions to enjoy the game outdoors on the lawn of the Post. Murray Bishoff/Special to the Monett Monthly The post VFW draws crowds with Fall Festival appeared first on Cassville Democrat.