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
Jan 30
OBITUARY: Jim attended Mesquite High School, then Baylor University. More schooling followed Baylor at Golden Gate Seminary in Calif., where Jim received a master’s in counseling. Followed by Golden Gate Seminary at the University of Utah on a National Science Foundation grant. https://www.cassville...Read more
Jan 29
OBITUARY: Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors and lived life to the fullest. He loved riding motorcycles, fishing, hunting, and gigging, and he cherished the time spent doing the things he enjoyed most. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/27/ronnie-stricklin/
Jan 29
PUBLISHER VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: Last week, a new subscriber to our publication asked me a question I hadn’t heard in a while: Do you put recipes in it? https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/27/publisher-view-kyle-troutman-share-some-recipes/
Jan 29
COMMUNITY VOICES — TERRY HELD: For generations, retirement came with a familiar picture. You worked hard, you reached your mid-60s, and then you slowed down. Maybe you spent more time at Roaring River. Maybe you expanded your garden. Maybe those woodworking or sewing projects took on a new life. htt...Read more
Jan 29
While reviewing records at the council’s Jan. 14 meeting, the Purdy City Council ran into a case where policy and practice did not agree. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/27/purdy-city-council-finds-conflicting-policy/