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 24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR — MARK RHINE: It was a Saturday, and not just any Saturday — it was a Labor Day weekend, with the kind of heat outside that seemed almost unbearable. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/22/letter-to-the-editor-mark-rhine-thanks-to-local-company-power-of-prayer/

Sep 24

LETTER TO THE EDITOR — JEANETTE JOHNSON: Thank you for expressing your concerns about politics and inviting us to express our opinions, a wonderful part of our Bill of Rights. My opinion is that this coming mid-term election is not about personalities or even about high prices. It is about what form...Read more

Sep 24

PHOTO: Whitcomb celebrates a century https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/22/whitcomb-celebrates-a-century/

Sep 24

The Ozark Festival Orchestra will open its 47th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on Oct. 18, at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/22/ozark-festival-orchestra-to-open-season-47-with-american-salute/

Sep 24

A strengthening El Niño in the Pacific Ocean could bring a wetter-than-normal winter to southwest Missouri, with temperatures expected to be slightly warmer than average, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Springfield. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/22/winter-outlook-what...Read more