Hero Flights

Hero Flights

TAMKO Marks 10 Years in Veterans Airlift Command Program Article and photos by Savanah Mandeville The motto of the Veterans Airlift Command “Hero Flights” Program is: “They’ve got heart, they need wings.” TAMKO Building Products Inc., a Joplin-based manufacturer, has...
The House that Love Built

The House that Love Built

By Kathleen Swift Photos by Artistic Expressions Photography Peaceful. Welcoming. Home. That is what we all need at times of extreme stress. But when a child is seriously ill in the hospital, being at home is often not an option. That is where the Ronald McDonald...
Why I Run

Why I Run

Running Together Grows Family Relationships By Sarah Gooding • Photos by Savanah Mandeville For the Beecher family, running goes far beyond being just a hobby. The sport has inspired strong family relationships, great conversations, vacation activities and careers....
Rolling on the River

Rolling on the River

Make the Most of Summer with Elk River Floats & Resort of the Ozarks By Savanah Mandeville Summer is in full swing and what better way to spend it than basking in the great outdoors? Get away from it all with a family camping trip or a day-long float down the...
Remembering Bill Dunn

Remembering Bill Dunn

By Kathleen Swift Photos by Artistic Expressions Photography There are some people who bless a community beyond what most of us can imagine. Bill Dunn was one of those people. Bill, who passed away in September 2017, was a long-time member of the Carl Junction...