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

Apr 17

BREAKING: An Exeter man has been found guilty of four felonies — including first-degree murder — by a Jasper County jury following a three-day trial April 14-16. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/04/17/malone-found-guilty-of-murdering-aspen-lewis/

Apr 16

COMMUNITY VOICES — JEREMIAH BUNTIN: While many consider Barry County to be paradise on earth, one item that many residents of past have envied of their southwestern neighbors was an ample supply of oil bubbling from their own backyard. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/04/14/community-voices-j...Read more

Apr 16

PHOTOS: 5th grade puts on ‘friendship’ program https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/04/14/5th-grade-puts-on-friendship-program/

Apr 16

Cassville residents can expect a night sky filled with color and sound, as this year’s Trout Fest includes a fireworks celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday on June 5 at the Cassville Aquatic Park. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/04/14/15k-fireworks-show-at-trout-fest/

Apr 16

The Cassville boys golf team was a stroke away from sharing the title at the Cassville Invitational on Thursday. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/04/14/wildcats-take-2nd-in-tourney-by-single-stroke/