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 4
An Exeter man died after his vehicle collided with a train at 1:20 p.m. on Feb. 20, three quarters of a mile north of Purdy. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/04/exeter-man-dies-in-train-versus-car-collision/
Mar 4
After firing the gun to open catch-and-keep trout season on Sunday, Larry Quinalty reflected on the experience as more than 2,000 anglers cast their first lines of the year, surmising making memories — like shooting the gun — was the most important thing Roaring River State Park has to offer. https:...Read more
Mar 3
HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK: Have you ever seen such an adorable face? Temperance is a shepherd mix with an estimated date of birth of Sept. 15, 2025. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/24/haven-of-the-ozarks-pet-of-the-week-feb-25/
Mar 2
THROUGH THE YEARS — 30 YEARS AGO: The hatchery staff at Roaring River State Park is busy stocking the stream with trout in preparation for Friday's opener. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/24/through-the-years-feb-25/
Feb 27
Mai Kue Yang, 52, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/02/24/mai-kue-yang/