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

Jan 31

OBITUARY: Donald was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for Schreiber Foods in Carthage for 40 years...Following his retirement, he also was a member of the Shell Knob Eagles Lodge and Lions Club, both in Shell Knob. Donald had a long life enjoying the outdoors hunting and fishing.' https://www.cassvill...Read more

Jan 31

GUEST COLUMN: 'I remember joking with my buddies, Paul Preddy and Michael LeCompte, that we would get so bored with TV in February that the highlight of the month was watching people weigh fish on ESPN. Of course, this was before the Chiefs began making annual trips to the Super Bowl.' https://www.c...Read more

Jan 30

BREAKING: The Purdy school district is taking a wellness break. According to a social media post, due to declining attendance because of student/staff illness, Purdy will be closed Friday and Monday, with school resuming on Tuesday. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/29/purdy-schools-close-f...Read more

Jan 30

GUEST COLUMN: The crowd roared, stymieing the opening words of an awkward statesman from Georgia who stood before the Democratic National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday, July 15, 1976, to accept the party’s nomination for president of the United States. https://www....Read more

Jan 30

Cassville and Wheaton seniors have the opportunity to apply for the Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship through March 31, with one graduate from each school to receive $1,500. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/01/29/shelter-insurance-seeking-scholarship-applicants/