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

Oct 5

PHOTO GALLERY: Check out all our shots from Friday's home game against Lamar! https://cassvilledemocrat.zenfoliosite.com/photo-galleries/2026-cassville-football-1/cassville-v-lamar-oct-2?ct=2

Oct 5

THROUGH THE YEARS — 40 YEARS AGO: Getting into the poultry business these days means that on arrival date of your chicks there will be thousands of those little peepers deposited in your houses for their weeks of growing. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/29/through-the-years-sept-30/

Oct 1

PHOTO: Wheaton's Class of 1976 had their class reunion on Sept. 5. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/09/29/wheaton-class-of-76-celebrates-50th/

Oct 1

Local author Kerry Hays, of Monett, has released two very different books: one revisits the unfinished promises of American history, while the other follows eight young adventurers through modern fairy tales filled with absurd problems, questionable decisions and talking creatures with strong opinio...Read more

Oct 1

The Cassville girls golf team loves playing on its home course. On Thursday, three of the five Lady Wildcats on the squad put up their best 18-hole scores of their careers, led by senior Taylor Yarnall’s 21st-place finish out of the 62 total golfers at the Cassville Tournament. https://www.cassville...Read more