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

Nov 7

PUBLISHER VIEW — KYLE TROUTMAN: There are copious examples of donations and people giving money for good in our community, and a larger effort to provide unique assistance for those in need is underway. With federal funding cuts leading to... https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/11/04/spirit-of-g...Read more

Nov 7

The Barry County Community Garden had some special visitors recently when students from the Exeter school district rolled up their sleeves and pitched in. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/11/04/exeter-students-dig-in-at-barry-county-community-garden/

Nov 6

PHOTO: Bass ‘Cats capture first at tournament https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/11/04/bass-cats-capture-first-at-tournament/

Nov 6

October sales tax distribution to Barry County cities and county government entities showed exceptional strength, pushing up revenues to almost every recipient. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/11/04/sales-taxes-see-big-october-rise/

Nov 6

NEWS BRIEFS: Veterans Day programs scheduled for Tuesday at Cassville High School, Cassville Senior Center; A series of work days have been scheduled at the Generations Project facility. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2025/11/04/news-briefs-182/