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Candidates express their views prior to Tuesday's election

By Trey Swaggert North Cass Herald With just a day left until this year’s city election, candidates in Belton, Raymore and Peculiar are...

Apr 718 min read

POLITICS

The end of Round One

By Trey Swaggart NCH intern Tuesday, August 6, marks the end of round one in a long primary season here in Cass County. Voters have...

Aug 7, 20242 min read

Clock is ticking down on a heated summer of campaigning

COMMENTARY By Trey Swaggart NCH intern Election 2024 is in full swing and after months of campaigning for the hearts and minds of voters,...

Aug 5, 20246 min read

Davis insists he's the 'one that's done it'

MISSOURI HOUSE, DISTRICT 56 By Trey Swaggart NCH intern Republican Michael Davis, 29, stands out from the rest of the politicians in...

Jul 16, 20243 min read

Johnson chooses not to participate

Missouri House District 56 candidate Ryan Johnson, a Republican, has chosen not to participate in the North Cass Herald candidate roundup...

Jul 15, 20241 min read

AREA NEWS

Gallick bill to overturn voter-approved paid sick leave clears Senate committee

By: Clara Bates Missouri Independent JEFFERSON CITY - A Republican-led push to overturn the paid sick leave law adopted by Missouri...

Mar 273 min read

Brattin bill seeks to criminalize certain drag shows witnessed by children

Opponents say the bill’s language is too broad, affecting age-appropriate shows and theater performances By Annelise Hanshaw Missouri...

Feb 212 min read

OBITUARIES

Mary Helen McDonough

Beloved wife, mother, "Nanny," educator, and friend, Mary Helen McDonough, 66, of Belton, passed away on May 17, 2025. Mary Helen...

May 202 min read

BUSINESS

New paid sick leave requirement targeted by Missouri Republicans

The bill sponsor, Belton's Sherri Gallick, says businesses worry that employees will take advantage of Proposition A, which requires most...

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Feb 214 min read

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Belton Regional cuts the ribbon on new Sarah Cannon Institute

Belton Regional Medical Center cut the ribbon last week on its new facility, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, part of the HCA Midwest...