by cheryl | Mar 1, 2025 | Featured, Magazine News
By Amy Howe 1st Place, Debra Smith Debra Smith captured this heartwarming image of three little bluebirds perched on a bird bath during the winter on her wooded property in Joplin, Missouri. With Missouri’s state bird being a rare sight on her property, she was...
by cheryl | Feb 1, 2025 | Featured, Magazine News
By Wendy Brunner The effects of the May 22, 2011, tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri, can still be felt and seen in the community almost 14 years later. One of the positive outcomes is Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, which was built on the...
by cheryl | Jan 1, 2025 | Featured, Magazine News
By Kristi Spencer The owners of Rivers Bend Family Resort have dedicated the last three years to creating a place where families and friends can escape, relax and make lasting memories. The vision of Jim and Juanita Tonsing, along with Kyle and Anesa Knight, has...
by cheryl | Dec 2, 2024 | Featured, Magazine News
By Amy Howe The transformation of a beloved local landmark can breathe new life into a community, and HoneyPop’s Bar & Grill is doing just that in Anderson, Missouri. Set in the old Shangri-La Motor Inn, the restaurant is owned by a family with deep roots in the...
by cheryl | Nov 1, 2024 | Featured, Magazine News
By Joely Edwards Set far back down a long rock road, specifically located at 8250 Irene Lane in Neosho, Missouri, sits a lovely homestead called Falcon Lake Farm. A homestead, a venue, a farm-to-table dining extravaganza, an event center, an artisan market and more,...
by cheryl | Oct 1, 2024 | Featured, Magazine News
By Kristi Spencer Located southeast of Carthage, Missouri, Pennington Wines is making a name for itself with a focus on quality over quantity. This family-run winery knows every bottle of wine tells a story of dedication, patience and passion. THE BEGINNING The...