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 18

PHOTOS: Sounds, sights delight at Shakin' in the Shell https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/16/sounds-sights-delight-at-shakin-in-the-shell/

Sep 18

A Shell Knob woman was injured and subsequently arrested following a wreck at 6:15 p.m. on Highway 248, one mile east of Route C. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/16/shell-knob-woman-arrested-after-crash/

Sep 18

NEWS BRIEFS: If you are not registered to vote in Barry County, Oct. 8 is the deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the Special Election on Nov. 4; The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society will host a Community Supporter Appreciation Day on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ba...Read more

Sep 18

PHOTOS: Book Fair bustles on Grandparents Night https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/16/book-fair-bustles-on-grandparents-night/

Sep 18

Cassville High School’s cross country teams are back in action this fall with one clear goal in mind — breaking through to state after falling just short last year. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/09/16/cassville-xc-eyes-return-to-state-meet/