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
Feb 25
NEWS BRIEFS: Mercy Cassville has announced its new Emergency Room (ER) entrance will be open on March 3; The Oak Hill Cemetery Annual Meeting will be on March 12 at the Family Life Center in Cassville beginning at 6:30 p.m. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/24/news-briefs-feb-25/
Feb 25
For the second straight season, the Cassville boys wrestling team is sending eight athletes to the Class 2 MSHSAA Boys Wrestling Championships — which begin today at Mizzou Arena. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/24/another-8-to-state/
Feb 24
HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK: Tatum is a small mixed breed. Her date of birth is Jan. 21, 2025. She weighs 25 pounds. She gives snuggles and loves. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/18/haven-of-the-ozarks-pet-of-the-week-feb-18/
Feb 23
THROUGH THE YEARS — 30 YEARS AGO: The Greenway project is underway along the shores of Flat Creek in Cassville. Les Chapman and Donnie Shelley of Chapman Construction Company prepare a portion of the trail for concrete. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/18/through-the-years-feb-18/
Feb 20
The Barry County Commission has enacted a countywide burn ban, citing severe drought conditions and state statute authorizing the action. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/20/county-issues-burn-ban-amid-severe-drought/