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

Jan 15

SCOREBOARD: The Cassville boys basketball team traveled to Aurora on Tuesday, Jan. 6, sweeping all three games; The Cassville girls basketball team opened conference play with a 68-52 road win at Aurora on Jan. 4. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/scoreboard-jan-14/

Jan 15

A Cassville girls wrestler basked in the spotlight on Friday, taking first place in her weight class and being voted the tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/lady-wildcats-medal-thrice-in-monett/

Jan 15

PHOTOS: Progress continues at Generations Project https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/progress-continues-at-generations-project/

Jan 15

PUBLISHER VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: A big change is happening today. After years — more than a decade — of offering a 100% free website, as of this morning, original content comes at a premium. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/big-change-bigger-benefit/

Jan 15

Two Neosho residents and a Granby resident were arrested on Thursday after allegedly fleeing from a Missouri State Trooper in a stolen vehicle and wrecking in Barry County. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/stolen-vehicle-flees-wrecks-in-barry-county/