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

Jul 22

HAVEN OF THE OZARKS PET OF THE WEEK: Meet the marvelous Marvin. He is a grey domestic shorthair kitten, born March 31. He is ready to go home and have playtime with you. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/16/haven-of-the-ozarks-pet-of-the-week-53/

Jul 21

THROUGH THE YEARS — 40 YEARS AGO: Obviously enjoying goings-on and meal at the Cassville Fescue Capital USA Festival last Friday was a visitor from Chesapeake, Va. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/16/50-years-ago-59/

Jul 18

PUBLISHER VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: 'During the hour-long trip to Sioux Falls, I found myself talking to Richard Gurner, publisher of the Caerphilly Observer in Caerphilly, Wales, awestruck at how publications in different countries — 4,300 miles apart — have such similar challenges in so many aspects o...Read more

Jul 18

COMMUNITY VOICES — JANET MILLS: 'A woman approached our vegetable table slowly, the way someone might walk through a chapel. It seemed like she was unsure about the situation as she admired the selection of produce. She looked down at the humble box of purple onions and began to cry.' https://www.ca...Read more

Jul 18

AMERICAN INSIGHTS — DAKODA PETTIGREW: 'Standing in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Penn., on a brisk Friday, Feb. 22, 1861, Lincoln was living in the gravest time the Union had known since its uniting by sword, fire and principle...' https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/16/american...Read more