Magazine News
Caring for Children with Disabilities is Focus of Development Center
By Don Lowe The Barry-Lawrence County Development Center is all about developing relationships with moms and dads who are searching out solutions for their children with special needs to ensure they receive hands-on personal care that truly is second to none. Lynda...
Why I Run: Run, Inspire, Empower
How Martha Youngblood and Chrissy Forrester support each other to accomplish the extraordinary By Savanah Bandy Martha Youngblood and Chrissy Forrester are living proof of the health and wellness research stating people with an accountability partner are 85-95 percent...
Hearts of Gold
Advocates at Community Support Services show unwavering care to individuals with developmental disabilities in the face of COVID-19 By Savanah Bandy Since 1978, Community Support Services has been dedicated to the compassionate, professional care of individuals with...
Don’t Just Train Your Dog, Lead Your Dog
New style of teaching for both dog and owner By Debra Pamplin Photos by Jennifer Thompson - Joplin, MO Before Bri Rice accepted her first client, she created a clear and concise mission for Lead Your Dog. She states the journey of training should be “founded on the...
13th Annual Cutest Pet Contest
By Kathleen Swift The 13th Annual Cutest Pet Contest has once again brought out the cutest pets in the Four States. Pets of all kinds bring us such love and comfort and are integral parts of our families. Proceeds from the contest entry fees go to support the work of...
Spiva Kids Get Summer Gift from Corley and Lemons Trust
By Susan Adams Spiva Art Camps See Surge in Attendance The sounds of summer! Children laughing and giggling, small feet clomping up and down stairways, snacks, juice, and art! It is absolutely wonderful to be hearing these sounds of creativity again at the George A...
Why I Ride – Living Life to the Fullest: Shelly Dreyer relies on self-motivation to complete 240-mile Katy Trail
Article by Amy Howe About a year ago, Shelly Dreyer decided she was going to do all of the things that over the years she had said, “I would like to do that someday.” Shelly reached a point in her life where she realized life is about living to the fullest. This...
Grilling at Its Finest Comes to Nevada
By Don Lowe It's once again time to fill the air in Nevada, Missouri, with the mouthwatering flavor and aromas from a fantastic Low and Slow BBQ KCBS (Kansas City Barbecue Society) Master Series competition slated to take place later this month. Nevada/Vernon County...
20 Years of You & Me – Show Me The Ozarks Founder and Publisher Lee Radcliff-Timmsen reflects on 20 Years in Business
By Savanah Mandeville • Photos by Hannah Sanderson Photography “Under the leadership of Lee Radcliff, Show Me The Ozarks has overcome and thrived through multiple hardships. Among them: 9/11, the Great Recession, the Joplin tornado and Covid-19. Lee has maintained her...
Why I Run – Inspiration Runs High: Boston Marathon competitor Caroline Capehart passes the torch to a younger generation
By Savanah Mandeville As a lifelong runner, Caroline Capehart says running is a natural addition to her busy schedule. “I am a mom of three active boys and try to show them how hard work pays off every way that I can. I get up between 4-5 am to get my run in so that I...
The Great Outdoors
By Larry Whitely INDEPENDENCE DAY It is known as the Fourth of July holiday. The real reason why we celebrate this day is much more than fireworks, parades, picnics, camping trips, fun on the water and family cookouts. The Fourth of July is the day the Declaration of...
Get to Know Laura Wright Children’s Author
By Kathleen Swift Writing and painting have become creative outlets for Laura Wright, a former US Marine. After being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress syndrome following two tours of duty in Iraq, Wright turned to art. Through the creative process, Wright created...
Faces & Places
Connect2Culture’s Meet, Greet and Thank You Cocktail Reception
Connect2Culture’s Meet, Greet and Thank You Cocktail Reception Happy hour, hors d’oeuvres and honoring the local arts community…Sharon and Lance Beshore partnered with Connect2Culture (C2C) to host a gathering of creative individuals, organizations and businesses at...
Comedy for Camp
Comedy for Camp Guests at the Fourth Annual Comedy for Camp laughed for a good cause Saturday, March 30. The event, hosted by Soroptimist International of Joplin, was held at 6 pm at Wilder’s Event Center, 1208 S. Main in Joplin, to benefit Jasper County Foster...
Jasper County Collector Steve Holt Retirement Party
Jasper County Collector Steve Holt Retirement Party Thank you for 30 years of service, Steve Holt! The Jasper County collector celebrated three decades of public service with a retirement party at the Carthage Courthouse Friday, February 22, from 1-3 pm. Public...
Fifth Annual March O’ the Kidney
Fifth Annual March O’ the Kidney The Fifth Annual March O’ the Kidney walk was held at 8 am March 9 at Northpark Mall. This one-mile walk is held to raise awareness and funds for those suffering from kidney disease, a life-threatening condition that affects millions...
Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Expo
Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Expo, presented by Omega Mod Group, was a HUGE success. “We had an amazing turnout from the community, with over 2,300 people attending and almost 100 vendors. These two things combined with a high energy made the...
Carthage Business Expo and Home Show
Carthage Business Expo and Home Show The annual Carthage Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and Home Show was held from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, March 9, at the CRM Auditorium, 1900 S. Grand. The expo serves as an opportunity for businesses and members of the public to...
Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show
Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show The 22nd Annual Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show was held at the Grove Civic Center March 7-10. This yearly tradition ushers in spring and is a chance for families to plan for their summer on the Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Visitors got...
Carl Junction Business Expo
Carl Junction Business Expo Follow the call of the disco ball! The Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Aire Internet to present this year’s Business Expo from 9 am to 2 pm Saturday, March 2, at the Carl Junction Community Center, 303 N. Main....
Kayla Weston’s Birthday Party at Spencer’s Sweet Call
Kayla Weston’s Birthday Party Happy 13th Birthday, Kayla Weston! If you ask Kayla or any of her friends what it’s like to grow up in Webb City, they’d tell you they love going to Cardinals ball games, catching a movie downtown and shopping at the local...
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business EXPO: A Portrait of Success
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business EXPO: A Portrait of Success Love a good success story? The Joplin Business EXPO was picture perfect! The 27th annual event, hosted by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, showcased area businesses to the community....
Go Red for Women®
Go Red for Women® Freeman Health System employees painted the health system red Friday, February 1. Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute physicians, staff and Paula Baker, Freeman president and chief executive officer, wore red for the American Heart Association’s...
Chamber Celebrates Carthage at Banquet
Chamber Celebrates Carthage at Banquet The Carthage Chamber of Commerce celebrated the past year with a Casino Royale theme at their 2019 Annual Banquet Friday, Jan. 18, at the Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer reception hall. Over 400 Chamber...