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

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/

Sep 17

The Cassville boys soccer team has started the season at 4-3 against teams mostly a class or two higher, yet for the past two weeks, the team has had to deal with a unique way to prepare — indoors. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/15/wildcats-start-hot-staying-cool/

Sep 17

PHOTOS: Having a grand time! https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/15/having-a-grand-time/

Sep 17

Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, marked 40 years of service for Exeter Fire Protection District Chief Donnie Chadd, who decided that it was a good day to retire. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/15/exeter-fire-chief-hangs-up-his-hat/