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

Sep 12

On Saturday, firefighters and civilians from all over will come together in person and virtually to remember those lost on September 11, 2001. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/09/springfield-area-9-11-memorial-stair-climb-on-saturday/

Sep 11

PHOTO: Southwest spikers 3rd at Verona Volleyball Invitational https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/09/southwest-spikers-3rd-at-verona-volleyball-invitational/

Sep 11

Inspired by attending church camp this summer, six Cassville High School students brought the message home via a weekly Bible study group at the Cassville City Park. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/09/prayer-in-the-park/

Sep 11

A one-acre grass fire on Highway Y was contained and extinguished last week. According to a Cassville Fire Protection District report, on Sept. 2 at 5:30 p.m., crews were paged to an outside fire on Highway Y. Chief Derek Acheson arrived on scene to find about one acre of grass on fire, slow-moving....Read more

Sep 11

The Cassville cross country teams kicked off their season in Aurora on Thursday. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/09/cassville-xc-kicks-off-season/