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 22
COMMUNITY VOICES — LYNN HILBURN: 'There is a continued influence of the American Indian over the state of Missouri and all of the states surrounding Missouri. Every state bordering the state of Missouri received its name from an Indian tribe or had some kind of Indian association.' https://www.cassv...Read more
Aug 22
OBITUARY: For 22 years, David served as the General Manager of concessions at Roaring River State Park in Cassville, Missouri. He was an avid fly fisherman and loved sharing his expertise with others. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/08/20/david-alan-waugh/
Aug 22
TROUTMOM SAYS: 'A few people know, but I’ve been pretty quiet about it — because, honestly, I was scared I wouldn’t be able to do it. But I did. I recently spent a week-and-a-half traveling through Wisconsin, Michigan and Arkansas — two states I had never been to before. All by myself.' https://www....Read more
Aug 22
The Cassville school district has been named a 2024-2025 National Beta School of Merit. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/08/20/cassville-named-national-beta-school-of-merit/
Aug 22
OBITUARY: Thelma worked first at home, then at a clothing factory, and later at Kelley’s Restaurant. After she retired in 2000, she spent her time volunteering at the Hickory Ridge Clothing Closet and Food Pantry. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/08/20/thelma-ann-loveless/