Covering Barry County like the morning dew since 1871

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

Aug 12

For the first time since 2014, Barry County has elected a new prosecutor. Following an official 31.15% turnout at the Primary Election polls, with 83.93% of voters (6,241 total) casting Republican ballots, challenger for Barry County prosecutor Andrew Cole pulled in 4,630 votes (77%) to incumbent Am...Read more

Aug 7

OBITUARY: Connie dedicated much of her life to serving others, working as an activities director at several nursing homes in Kansas before later becoming a library assistant for the Missouri Migrant Education Center. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/08/04/connie-jewell-ferguson/

Aug 6

PUBLISHER VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: In the past two weeks, there have been more important topics to cover in this space than my mid-July trip to Wales, my first time across the pond for a mix of business and vacation. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/08/04/publishers-view-kyle-troutman-old-news-t...Read more

Aug 6

COMMUNITY VOICES — JON HORNER: I recently received one of many “Thank You” cards from various members of the Class of 2026. I may be old fashioned, but I love receiving “Thank You” notes, cards, texts, etc. There are two simple words that have the power to brighten someone’s day, strengthen relation...Read more

Aug 6

PHOTOS: Year in Photos — Cassville boys wrestling https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/08/04/year-in-photos-cassville-boys-wrestling-3/