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

Jan 15

NEWS BRIEFS: The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library invites patrons to join staff at the grand reopening of the Eagle Rock Branch Library on Jan. 21. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/news-briefs-jan-14/

Jan 15

A Miller resident died in a single-vehicle wreck at about 2:50 p.m. on Jan. 4 on Highway 39, approximately 10 miles south of Aurora. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/man-dies-in-wreck-south-of-aurora/

Jan 15

A homeschool cooperative formed by local parents has grown steadily in recent years, providing educational classes, social opportunities and community support for families across Barry County and neighboring areas. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/homeschool-youth-shine-in-cooperative/

Jan 15

An Anderson man is facing a felony charge after allegedly attempting to damage the hinges on a door in the Barry County jail. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/jail-inmate-allegedly-uses-bible-to-damage-door/

Jan 15

SCOREBOARD: The Cassville boys basketball team traveled to Aurora on Tuesday, Jan. 6, sweeping all three games; The Cassville girls basketball team opened conference play with a 68-52 road win at Aurora on Jan. 4. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/scoreboard-jan-14/