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

Feb 17

HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK: Hi I’m Chevelle! I am told I am absolutely adorable and they are so right about that. I’m not really sure of my parents but they guess I’m a Shepherd/Terrier mix and that my birthday is Nov. 7, 2025. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/11/haven-of-the-ozar...Read more

Feb 16

THROUGH THE YEARS — 50 YEARS AGO: The ardent type fly fisherman ties his own lures, and this is the time to make sure the favorite type is in ample supply. Jim Rogers, concessionaire.... https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/11/through-the-years-feb-11/

Feb 13

The Cassville Education Fund will host its 14th Annual Trivia Night on March 6. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/11/join-the-fun-at-14th-annual-trivia-night-march-6/

Feb 12

PHOTO: Under new leadership this year, the Purdy FBLA programs continued its legacy of success at the District Leadership Conference on Feb. 5, producing 15 first-place winners, 45 medalists and 29 qualifiers for the FBLA State Leadership Conference. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/11/pur...Read more

Feb 12

The Purdy school board has extended the contract of Superintendent Travis Graham and approved waiving tuition for new students who lived beyond the district’s borders. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/11/purdy-extends-superintendents-contract/