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 4
OBITUARY: Russ lived his entire life in the Wheaton and Ridgley, Mo., areas and attended school in Wheaton. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/01/steven-r-russ-thomas/
Sep 4
OBITUARY: Steve's greatest adventure was working the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. While living in Chicago, Ill., he became a sales marketing representative for exhibit and trade shows. He continued in that line of business upon his return to St. Louis. A few years ago, he retired to Shel...Read more
Sep 4
OBITUARY: Mary worked as a stitcher at both Jumping Jack Shoe Factory and Justin Boot Factory in Cassville, Mo. She later worked for Able 2, where she remained until her retirement. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/01/mary-alice-rose/
Sep 4
BARRY COUNTY HEALTH CORNER: Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women who meet age, income and insurance guidelines. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/01/show-me-healthy-women-offers-free-screenings/
Sep 3
The Purdy City Council agreed to ask voters to again consider a use tax on the Nov. 3 ballot during the Aug. 12 council meeting. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/01/purdy-city-council-to-again-seek-a-use-tax/