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 5

UNOFFICIAL AUG. 4 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS: Barry County Prosecutor Andrew Cole, 4,629 votes (77%) Amy Boxx, 1,399 votes (23%) Barry County Presiding Commissioner Steve Blankenship, 3,085 votes (52%) Chad Johnson, 2,816 votes (48%) Full results at: https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/08/04/...Read more

Aug 3

THROUGH THE YEARS — 50 YEARS AGO: While mom marks her ballot in the polling booth, in this case, Marilyn Peters has company in the person of her two daughters, Christine and Catherine. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/07/29/through-the-years-july-29/

Jul 31

OBITUARY: Mike and Kristi had made their home in Seligman for the past 21 years. Mike was employed by Long Ridge Ranch in Seligman. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/07/29/michael-scott-mike-wood/

Jul 31

OBITUARY: Carol served in the United States Army for 22 years, from 1982 until 2004, primarily as a Military Police officer. During her military service, She served first in South Korea and then in Germany for many years, during which time she was also deployed to Bosnia and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. ht...Read more

Jul 31

OBITUARY: Harvey attended school in Cassville and graduated from Cassville High School with the Class of 1959. He was employed as an operating engineer at Independence Regional Hospital in Independence, Mo. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/07/29/harvey-lee-stockton/