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

Oct 30

OBITUARY: Karen attended school in St. Louis, Mo. She was a homemaker. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/10/27/karen-joann-rawlings/

Oct 30

OBITUARY: LaRonda was born June 28, 1948, in Liberal, KS, the first child of Laurence and Edna Faye (Renfro) Brower of Hugoton, KS. On September 12, 1969, she was united in marriage to Darwin “Dar” Soder who preceded her in death. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/10/27/laronda-jean-brower-soder/

Oct 30

OBITUARY: In her free time, Ida enjoyed reading, sewing, fishing, gardening, and camping. She appreciated the simple pleasures of life and, above all, treasured the time she spent with her family. The memories she created with those she loved will remain a lasting part of the lives she touched, and ...Read more

Oct 30

TROUTMOM SAYS — JORDAN TROUTMAN: Two years ago, I wrote a column about Missouri Amendment 3 and the importance of protecting a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body. Now, here we are, preparing to vote on Amendment 3 — again — and I find myself revisiting not only the issue itself, but ...Read more

Oct 30

STAFF VIEW — SHEILA HARRIS: There’s a jingle circulating, designed to remind people how to vote on the mass of amendments when they get to the polls: “Yes on 6, the rest are tricks.” Because I don’t take a stance based on a jingle, I dug deeper. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/10/27/staff-vi...Read more