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
Dec 29
THROUGH THE YEARS: 50 YEARS AGO — A junior high art department snowman created for a Christmas parade later became an authentic snow figure on the courthouse lawn. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/24/through-the-years-dec-24/
Dec 29
OBITUARY: Nick drove a truck for his dad for several years before becoming a driver for EFCO Corporation in Monett, Missouri. He then owned and operated Slinkard’s Auto Salvage from 1990 until 2005, when he retired. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/24/james-nickle-nick-slinkard/
Dec 29
OBITUARY: Dario, known as Yayo, moved to Purdy, Mo., shortly after he and Maria were married. He was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church. He was a hardworking man with many jobs throughout his lifetime. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/24/dario-perez/
Dec 29
PUBLISHER'S VIEW: A segment of the Barry County Courthouse square in Cassville will soon receive new life. The Hall Theatre, which was destroyed by a fire in 2022, was demolished in the spring of 2024 and has been sitting vacant ever since. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/24/kyle-troutman...Read more
Dec 29
COMMUNITY VOICES — JEFF FUGITT: Christmas can be a confusing time — especially for kids. We keep hearing that Santa Claus is coming to town. He/they seem to be duplicates everywhere and we wonder if mommy is kissing them all. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/24/jeff-fugitt-a-christmas-read...Read more