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

Aug 14

When Trey Treadwell first stepped into a martial arts gym 20 years ago, he was just a kid drawn to shows like “Dragon Ball Z” and averse to traditional sports — now, he’s leading students of his own in Cassville through TCB Missouri. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/08/13/tcb-missouri-martial...Read more

Aug 14

PHOTOS: Car enthusiasts enjoy The Exeter Depot Auto Show https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/08/13/car-enthusiasts-enjoy-the-exeter-depot-auto-show/

Aug 14

NEWS BRIEFS: Zone 4 Mini Golf & More will host Trivia on Saturday at 7 p.m. on the patio.; The annual memorial program for the victims of the Aug. 19, 1901, lynching and race riot in Pierce City will be held at 9 p.m. on Aug. 19 at the City Hall parking lot at Walnut and Commercial Street in Pierce ...Read more

Aug 13

PHOTOS: Backpacks packed, ears lowered at Extravaganza https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/08/13/backpacks-packed-ears-lowered-at-extravaganza/

Aug 11

THROUGH THE YEARS — 50 YEARS AGO: At times, maintaining a city utility system might seem quite simple. But, take it from those who are directly involved, they aren’t. For instance, in a period of two days these two pictures show difficulty that had to be repaired immediately. https://www.cassville-d...Read more