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

May 12

THROUGH THE YEARS — 30 YEARS AGO: Senior Wildcat track star Jeremy Huse placed first with his 14'0" pole vault at last week's Big 8 district competition at East Newton. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/05/05/through-the-years-may-6/

May 11

HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK: Hi! I’m Haywire! I am so much fun and have tons of energy. I would love to have a big yard to play in and would love to go on adventures with you. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/05/05/haven-of-the-ozarks-pet-of-the-week-may-6/

May 10

PHOTO GALLERY: Congrats to the PURDY High School Class of 2026! See all our shots from the commencement here: https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/high-school-graduations-1/2026-purdy-graduation?ct=2. Digital downloads are just $5 each, and prints start at just $2 each. Keep to...Read more

May 9

PHOTO GALLERY: Congrats to the Southwest High School Class of 2026! See all our 1,000+ shots from the commencement here: https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/high-school-graduations-1/2026-southwest-high-school-graduation?ct=2. Digital downloads are just $5 each, and prints sta...Read more

May 8

OBITUARY: Helen grew up and attended school in Los Angeles, Calif., where she graduated from Jordan High School. She was employed at a manufacturing company in Los Angeles for several years before relocating to Exeter. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/05/05/helen-ruth-brooks/