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
Mar 27
OBITUARY: Heather made her home in Harrison for the past 23 years, where she devoted herself to her family as a homemaker. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/25/heather-kay-carter/
Mar 27
OBITUARY: Renee had many joys in life: dirt track racing, fishing, camping, and concerts—but most importantly, being a Mama and Mimi. “Thug Nasty” created a gang that carries on her quick wit, her care for others, her good taste in music, and... https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/25/renee-mi...Read more
Mar 27
PUBLISHER VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: Newspapers generally deliver news, not make it. Yet, on Saturday, the Cassville Democrat was front and center at the annual Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet as the recipient of this year’s Business Beautification Award for our facade renovation last summer....Read more
Mar 27
COMMUNITY VOICES — JANET MILLS: Since trading an urban lifestyle for rural life in Cassville more than twenty years ago, I am still learning to settle into the rhythms of springtime in the Ozarks. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/25/community-voices-janet-mills-legacy-that-blooms-each-spring/
Mar 27
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — JOHN TIEDEMAN: Why should the citizens of Washburn vote for a 1% tax for public safety when the Chief of police stated that the Washburn Police Department would be self-sufficient and the city already gets over $5,000 per month from taxes? https://www.cassville-democrat.com/20...Read more