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

Aug 26

Gerry Wass, of Purdy, who was instrumental in organizing the Purdy Recycling Center over 20 years ago, said he believes the center now processes about 1% of the waste stream in the Purdy School District. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/08/25/purdy-recycling-center-hosts-tour/

Aug 25

HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK: Hi, I’m Lorelai, a 3-year-old white Shih Tzu with a heart as sweet as they come. I’m a petite girl weighing just 20 pounds, and I’m gentle and cuddly — the perfect lap dog for someone looking for a devoted companion. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/08/18/...Read more

Aug 24

THROUGH THE YEARS — 40 YEARS AGO: She's been around for years, and some of the swimming holes are the same. Even though youngsters have a way of finding new methods of cooling themselves. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/08/18/through-the-years-aug-19/

Aug 24

PHOTOS: Year in Photos — Cassville girls wrestling https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/08/18/year-in-photos-cassville-girls-wrestling-3/

Aug 21

A Cassville man has been charged with a felony and a misdemeanor for allegedly stealing pipe fittings belonging to the city of Cassville and attempting to scrap the metal at a local business. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/08/18/man-charged-for-stealing-pipe-fittings/