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

Dec 12

The bell choir at First United Methodist Church in Cassville is marking 25 years of performances, a milestone built on decades of practice, community support and a willingness to learn a unique musical craft. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/10/ding-dong-ding-dong-that-is-their-song/

Dec 11

With 10 wrestlers out for the season, the Cassville High School girls wrestling team enters the winter focused on youth, leadership and momentum from last year’s state run — and the Lady Wildcats started off solid with a runner-up finish at their 7-team home tournament on Friday. https://www.cassvil...Read more

Dec 11

Caden Swearingen, of Cassville, was a recipient of Mercy Health’s 2025 Values in Action Award for the southern Missouri region that includes Thayer, Hollister, Branson and Springfield, during a special ceremony held in Springfield on Sept. 23. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/10/swearingen...Read more

Dec 11

A-2-Z Glass Mobile Service, a trusted name in auto glass repair and replacement since 1992, is proud to announce the opening of its third location in Cassville. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the company, founded and owned by Bruce Heman, a Sarcoxie native and longtime resident of A...Read more

Dec 11

Two men were killed and another seriously injured in a wreck at 10:52 p.m. on Friday on Stallion Bluff Road, three miles north of Shell Knob. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/10/2-shell-knob-men-killed-in-wreck/