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

Apr 2

About 75 people lined Cassville’s Main Street in front of the courthouse on Saturday to protest the policies of the current presidential administration and to express solidarity with some 3,000 No Kings Rallies scheduled in cities across the nation. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/31/area...Read more

Apr 2

The Wheaton girls basketball team took a leap forward this season, improving its win total and making a district championship appearance. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/31/from-4-to-14/

Apr 2

The Cassville school district was one of 37 in Missouri participating in a voluntary wastewater monitoring program, and it was one of 26 that tested positive for nitazenes in its wastewater. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/31/chs-wastewater-positive-for-nitazenes/

Apr 2

With the amount of experience returning to the tee box, the Cassville boys golf team has set ambitious goals this season, expecting to qualify multiple golfers to state. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/31/linking-experience-to-success/

Apr 2

PHOTOS On the hunt! https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/31/on-the-hunt-3/