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

Nov 5

NEWS BRIEFS: The Southwest school district would like to invite all area veterans to the district’s annual Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 11; A free Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at First Christian Church. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/11/03/news-briefs-nov-4/

Nov 5

The Exeter volleyball team finished its first season under new Head Coach Jordy Long with a 4-27-1 record, however, Long believes the Lady Tigers are at the precipice of a bright future for the program. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/11/03/lady-tigers-look-to-future/

Nov 5

Barry County’s cities and county entities collecting sales tax in October took a sharp downturn. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/11/03/sales-tax-income-slides-in-october/

Nov 5

PHOTOS: Freshmen twins Hattie Lyons and Nathan Lyons punched their tickets to the 2026 Cross Country Championship with their performances at the Class 3, District 2 Meet in Clever on Saturday. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/11/03/lyons-twins-roar-on-to-state/

Nov 4

Southwest volleyball coach Steve Voyak gave his team a C-minus for the season, but the nine wins the Lady Trojans collected exceeded his expectations and provided a foundation for the future. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/11/03/lady-trojans-fine-with-9/