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

Dec 23

HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK — Senior Spotlight: Max West is an animated guy who arrived with his sister, after their lifelong owner passed away. Max is a tan colored labrador and weighs 63 pounds. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/17/haven-of-the-ozarks-pet-of-the-week-dec-17/

Dec 22

NEW BAND PHOTOS: Fresh photos of the Wildcat Jazz and Wildcat Pride Concert bands have been uploaded to our band gallery. https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/community-events/2025-2026-wildcat-pride-marching-band?ct=2 As always, digital downloads are $5 each, and prints start...Read more

Dec 22

THROUGH THE YEARS — 30 YEARS AGO: Area residents woke to snow Tuesday morning, with accumulation ranging from a light dusting in some portions of the county to three inches in others. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/17/through-the-years-dec-17/

Dec 19

OBITUARY: Gerri was employed as a surgical nurse at Cardwell Memorial Hospital in Stella, Saint Vincents Hospital in Monett and later worked for Dr. Occeno and Dr. Warren in their clinics. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/17/geraldine-gerri-bertalotto/

Dec 19

OBITUARY: Randy graduated from Exeter High School in 1974 and soon began a lifelong career in logging.  He was exceptionally gifted with a wrench, able to fix nearly any automobile placed in front of him. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/17/randy-beck/