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

Dec 5

The Barry County Health Department announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2025-2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/03/barry-county-health-corner-dec-3/

Dec 4

PHOTO: Mighty Mites thank jersey sponsor https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/03/mighty-mites-thank-jersey-sponsor/

Dec 4

Purdy girls basketball coach Stephanie Heman enters her second season at the helm hoping a year of experience — and a bolstered schedule — will help the Lady Eagles turn a corner. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/03/purdy-hoops-looks-to-turn-corner/

Dec 4

Oct. 5 marked the 46th Annual Homer Sloan Buddy Bass Tournament, a Shell Knob event on Table Rock Lake that has been bringing anglers together since 1980. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/03/buddy-bass-winners-named/

Dec 4

The Cassville High School Beta Club hosted its third annual Fall Smash Pickleball Tournament on Saturday at the Cassville City Park, with 45 players participating in this year’s event. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/12/03/fall-smash-hosts-45-players/