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

Feb 13

The Cassville Education Fund will host its 14th Annual Trivia Night on March 6. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/11/join-the-fun-at-14th-annual-trivia-night-march-6/

Feb 12

PHOTO: Under new leadership this year, the Purdy FBLA programs continued its legacy of success at the District Leadership Conference on Feb. 5, producing 15 first-place winners, 45 medalists and 29 qualifiers for the FBLA State Leadership Conference. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/11/pur...Read more

Feb 12

The Purdy school board has extended the contract of Superintendent Travis Graham and approved waiving tuition for new students who lived beyond the district’s borders. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/11/purdy-extends-superintendents-contract/

Feb 12

Cassville High School’s band program earned well-deserved recognition as students participated in the District Honors Band and Conference Honors Band events held Jan. 10 at Joplin High School. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/11/cassville-band-students-perform-at-districts/

Feb 12

NEWS BRIEFS: The Cassville High School and Cassville Middle School Jazz Bands will host the annual Jazz Night on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Cassville High School Performing Arts Center; The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society has announced the Bayless/Salyer House will be available, both ...Read more