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

Jun 13

OBITUARY: Joseph ran Gunnels Trucking for 52 years, delivering milk, and operated projectors at the drive-in theater. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/06/11/joseph-gunnels/

Jun 13

OBITUARY: Kenneth was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He worked in construction, preparing oil drilling pads in Okla., building swimming pools and painting water towers. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/06/11/kenneth-lee-ruark/

Jun 13

OBITUARY: James “Jim” Edwards Jones, 83, of Seligman, Missouri sadly passed away on June 3, 2025. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/06/11/james-jim-edwards-jones/

Jun 13

OBITUARY: He was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church. He was a Sunday school teacher, chairman of the building committee, pastor’s search committee and usher for many years. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/06/11/max-stumpff/

Jun 13

GUEST COLUMN — JACOB BROWER: 'There’s a rule I’ve come to believe in over the years — something I call the Gas Cap Rule: when something isn’t working, start with the most obvious explanation first.' https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/06/11/the-question-i-asked-and-how-it-went-national/