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 26

OBITUARY: Noah was the most devoted husband, a faithful provider, and a loving father. His life was a living example of resilience, loyalty, and deep compassion. He fought with bravery until his very last breath, never losing sight of the love he held for his family. https://www.cassville-democrat.c...Read more

Sep 26

COLUMN — KYLE TROUTMAN: 'Since the killing of Charlie Kirk, I have spent more time than I would like in my own head formulating a column on the subject, and where I’ve landed has much more to do with us as Americans than Kirk as a person.' https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/23/kyle-troutman-...Read more

Sep 26

AMERICAN INSIGHTS — DAKODA PETTIGREW: 'It was the day after Easter Sunday, and President Harry Truman entered the Rose Garden at the White House on Monday, April 14, 1952, to welcome the last group of refugees admitted under the provisions of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948, which he had supported...Read more

Sep 25

Criminal summons have been issued for two Seligman residents for allegedly stealing items from Dollar General in Washburn, and possibly other locations in Barry County. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/23/2-charged-in-dollar-general-theft/

Sep 24

“I love these,” “I’m never taking these off,” and “These are exactly the ones I wanted!” echoed throughout the halls of Shell Knob school district recently as the district’s 152 students each received brand-new sneakers. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/23/i-love-these-shell-knob-students-...Read more