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

Nov 10

WILDCAT PRIDE MARCHING BAND: New photos from Friday's football game have been added to the Wildcat Pride Marching Band's gallery here: https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/community-events/2025-2026-wildcat-pride-marching-band?ct=2 Digital downloads are just $5, and prints sta...Read more

Nov 10

PHOTO GALLERY: See all our photos from Friday's Class 3, District 6 semifinal win over Mt. Vernon. Digital downloads are just $5 and prints start at just $2! https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/2025-cassville-football-1/cassville-vs-mt-vernon-c3-d6-semifinals-nov-7?ct=2

Nov 10

THROUGH THE YEARS — 50 YEARS AGO: Items such as much needed eye glasses dropped in Table Rock Lake are no problem, providing you have the skill and all else required to be a SCUBA diver. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/11/04/through-the-years-83/

Nov 7

PUBLISHER VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: There are copious examples of donations and people giving money for good in our community, and a larger effort to provide unique assistance for those in need is underway. With federal funding cuts leading to... https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/11/04/spirit-of-g...Read more

Nov 7

The Barry County Community Garden had some special visitors recently when students from the Exeter school district rolled up their sleeves and pitched in. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/11/04/exeter-students-dig-in-at-barry-county-community-garden/