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

Sep 17

COMMUNITY VOICES — MELISSA HAMILTON: As summer begins to wind down in Barry County, many gardeners are looking at raised beds that do not look quite as good as they did in May. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/15/community-voices-melissa-hamilton-fall-is-the-time-to-improve-your-raised-bed...Read more

Sep 17

PHOTOS: All hands on deck! https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/15/all-hands-on-deck/

Sep 17

A Golden man has been charged with a felony following an altercation where a shotgun was pulled and vehicle was allegedly rammed. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/15/man-charged-with-assault-after-ramming-vehicle/

Sep 17

Missouri currently has no laws which require property owners and landlords to disclose the presence of hazardous waste sites on nearby properties to prospective buyers and tenants – even though waste from those sites often has the potential for migrating through soil and groundwater, sometimes miles...Read more

Sep 17

PHOTOS: Mighty Mites recognized at Seneca contest https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/15/mighty-mites-recognized-at-seneca-contest/