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 25

Criminal summons have been issued for two Seligman residents for allegedly stealing items from Dollar General in Washburn, and possibly other locations in Barry County. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/23/2-charged-in-dollar-general-theft/

Sep 24

“I love these,” “I’m never taking these off,” and “These are exactly the ones I wanted!” echoed throughout the halls of Shell Knob school district recently as the district’s 152 students each received brand-new sneakers. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/23/i-love-these-shell-knob-students-...Read more

Sep 24

While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been reaching out to Missouri election officials requesting access to voting equipment used in the 2020 presidential election, Barry County Clerk Joyce Ennis said she has yet to be contacted. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/23/doj-has-not-req...Read more

Sep 24

PHOTOS: Mighty Mites take on Ozark https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/23/mighty-mites-take-on-ozark/

Sep 24

A Cassville man is facing a felony charge relating to an alleged fleeing incident in the city in July. Jesse Torbett, born 1980, of Cassville, is charged with felony fleeing. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/23/charged-filed-in-july-fleeing-case/