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

Aug 1

PUBLISHER'S VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: 'A suggestion was submitted to the Cassville Democrat email the other day from a person in the community: “Have you ever thought of changing your name? I would think that your circulation would increase. I would love to subscribe but could not stand to have anything...Read more

Aug 1

Sales tax revenues in Barry County to cities and county entities were generally sluggish in July. Cumulative countywide tax collections dropped from a year ago, while the largest cities out-performed the rest, resulting in a positive gain on the municipal level. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2...Read more

Jul 31

Coming through the ranks for the Cassville football team this year in the backfield and at wide receiver is an exciting mix of speed, strength and skill the ‘Cats hope will help diversify the playbook. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/30/cats-boast-mix-of-size-speed-in-skill-positions/

Jul 31

A Golden man released from the Barry County jail at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday was arrested at 3:25 p.m. and booked back into the facility at 4:23 p.m. after allegedly violating an ex parte order upon release. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/30/man-violates-ex-parte-immediately-after-jail-rel...Read more

Jul 31

PHOTOS: A June of transformation https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/30/a-june-of-transformation/