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 10

PHOTOS: Year in Photos — Barry County volleyball https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/09/year-in-photos-barry-county-volleyball-2/

Jul 10

NEWS BRIEFS: Exeter Assembly of God, located at 202 Front Street in Exeter will host a Vacation Bible School themed “Wonder Junction” from July 16-20; Zone 4 Mini Golf & More will host events on Saturdays in July. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/09/news-briefs-166/

Jul 10

Three senior centers in the Tri-Lakes area received grants from two field-of-interest funds held by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/09/tri-lakes-senior-centers-receive-cfo-specialty-grants/

Jul 10

An Exeter man facing a murder charge is now charged with third-degree assault following an altercation with another inmate in the Barry County jail. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/09/murder-suspect-assaults-inmate/

Jul 10

Sales tax to Barry County cities and the county government showed broad gains in June, logging every recipient except Purdy at higher numbers halfway through 2025. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/07/09/barry-county-sales-tax-revenues-up-in-june/