Cassville Democrat, a publication of Troutman Media LLC
The Cassville Democrat is a weekly newspaper in Cassville, Barry County, Mo., with a weekly circulation of about 1,000. It was founded in 1871.
Owned by Troutman Media LLC since January 1, 2023, its publisher is Kyle Troutman and Jordan Troutman serves as general manager. The Cassville Democrat focuses on local issues and news and has little national or international coverage.
Updates
Mar 10
THROUGH THE YEARS — 40 YEARS AGO: Cassville Cub Scouts Jeff Crumpler and Lane Truman are shown watching their Pinewood Derby entries finish a heat. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/04/through-the-years-march-4/
Mar 9
PHOTO GALLERY: Check out all our shots from Friday's Class 4, District 12 girls basketball championship game! Digital downloads are $5 each, and prints start at just $2 each! https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/winter-sports-1/2025-2026-cassville-girls-basketball?ct=2
Mar 9
HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK: Meet the adorable Phestus! He is a black with white collie mix. His date of birth is Dec. 17, 2025. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/04/haven-of-the-ozarks-pet-of-the-week-march-4/
Mar 6
OBITUARY: Lavon grew up and attended school in Reeds Spring, Mo., graduating from Reeds Spring High School. His passions were farming, raising cattle and being a machinist. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/04/loren-lavon-russell/
Mar 6
OBITUARY: Brian was raised in Grandview, Mo. He served his country in the United States Army from 1987 to 1995. He was honorably discharged after eight years, and he will be laid to rest at the VA National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/04/brian-xeitli-hami...Read more