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

Jan 16

OBITUARY: Virginia had lived in this area for 26 years coming from Medford, Ore. She taught school in Green Forrest, Ark., for several years where she earned the honor of teacher of the year during the 2004–2005 school year. She was an investor and managed several properties. https://www.cassville-d...Read more

Jan 16

OBITUARY: Lillian enjoyed reading, and her greatest passion was caring for others, especially the elderly. She generously supported the children’s home in Mt. Vernon, a cause close to her heart. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/lillian-lil-gaddis/

Jan 16

A nationwide financial aid scam has affected numerous Cassville seniors, who have had to confirm their identities to the federal government after their Social Security numbers had already been used to set up student aid accounts. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/ghost-student-scam-affec...Read more

Jan 15

NEWS BRIEFS: The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library invites patrons to join staff at the grand reopening of the Eagle Rock Branch Library on Jan. 21. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/news-briefs-jan-14/

Jan 15

A Miller resident died in a single-vehicle wreck at about 2:50 p.m. on Jan. 4 on Highway 39, approximately 10 miles south of Aurora. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/man-dies-in-wreck-south-of-aurora/