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

Mar 20

PUBLISHER VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: When it comes to covering news in small-town America, there are certain categories of stories that draw more attention than others...The most reads. The most talk. The most interest. Crime. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/18/publisher-view-kyle-troutman-cri...Read more

Mar 20

AMERICAN INSIGHTS — DAKOTA PETTIGREW: On Monday night, Dec. 5, 1955, the Rev. Robert Graetz worked his way through a dense crowd of 6,000 people at Holt Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/18/american-insights-dakoda-pettigrew-the-courage-of-robert-gr...Read more

Mar 20

PHOTO: The Cassville High School Pickleball Team continued its winning tradition by successfully defending its title at the 2026 Cassville Invitational High School Pickleball Tournament. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/18/pickleball-team-defends-tourney-title/

Mar 20

PHOTO: The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce was honored to celebrate a new brick-and-mortar location with a special ribbon cutting. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/18/community-care-coalition-cuts-ribbon-at-brick-and-mortar/

Mar 20

Despite stormy weather and chilly temperatures, pickleball players from across the region gathered Feb. 28 at Cassville City Park for the Spring Chill Pickleball Tournament. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/18/spring-chill-pickleball-tournament-overcomes-weather/