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 22

A Shell Knob man has been arrested following the death of a pedestrian, who has been identified, in a hit-and-run incident at 9:16 p.m. on Sept. 17 on Highway 39 in Shell Knob. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/22/shell-knob-man-arrested-for-fatal-wreck-on-hwy-39/

Sep 22

HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Matilda! She is an Australian shepherd mix. Her date of birth is July 8. Matilda and her siblings are adorable and ready to go home. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/16/haven-of-the-ozarks-pet-of-the-week-59/

Sep 22

OBITUARY: Greg was a truck driver, and a woodworker. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/17/greg-chandler/

Sep 22

OBITUARY: Frank started Shell Knob Electric, from where he retired after 25 years. He also owned many rental properties. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/17/franklin-eugene-frank-gilmore/

Sep 19

OBITUARY: David graduated from Cassville High School in 2013, his academic ability was evident early on when he won the 8th Grade Math Competition. He furthered his education at the University of Missouri. in West Plains. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/17/david-wayne-clark-jr/