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Why I Run: Hensleys Choose Running for a Healthier Lifestyle
By Don Lowe While there’s a competitive side to running, the husband-and-wife tandem of Joe and Dina Hensley, along with their son, Joe, also recognize the healthy benefits to lacing up their sneakers and going the distance. Dina said, “I wanted to become...
History Soars Sky High at Freedom of Flight Museum
By Don Lowe The Freedom of Flight Museum in Joplin, Missouri, has soared to great heights for nearly a decade, while striving to share consequential space milestones of yesterday, today and tomorrow through several fascinating displays and real-life stories. ...
Webb City Football Head Coach John Roderique retiring: ‘I poured everything I can into the program’
By Don Lowe It truly is an end to a remarkable era as legendary Webb City Cardinals Athletic Director and Football Head Coach John Roderique is officially retiring when the 2022-23 school year concludes later this spring after 26 years leading his alma mater...
A Naturalist Voice The Pursuit of Trout and White Bass Begins
Field notes by Jeff Cantrell, photos curtesy of the Missouri Dept. of Conservation Although hardcore avid anglers have been wetting their fishing line throughout the winter, most people yield to fishing fever as March unfolds. March officially starts for some with a...
Webb City Farmers Market Passionate About Providing ‘Grow Local’ Marketplace
By Don Lowe Bringing products to market is just one aspect of all that makes the Webb City Farmers Market a big deal. Farmers Market board member Karen Scott says, “We are a favorite community gathering place that draws customers from the Four-State Region). ...
Celebrating the Joplin Sesquicentennial: 150 Years of Memories, Growth and Impact
By Ann Leach Do you remember celebrating your fifth birthday? What did you do for your 21st birthday or your 50th? Ah, life milestones that provide an overview of a life well lived. Joplin has its own milestone birthday happening this year, the sesquicentennial, and...
13th Annual Nature Contest
Our 13th Annual Nature Contest photographers captured stunning birds, beautiful mammals, a variety of insects, a reptile and, of course, beautiful Ozarks scenes. We thank everyone who is a steward of our wildlife and fans of our local natural wonders. All of the...
HHR Contractors Owner Thad Hood Loves All Monett Has to Offer
By Don Lowe HHR Contractors owner Thad Hood has built a strong foundation with his company in Monett, Missouri, over the past 13 years, and he simply loves doing business in this Barry County city of nearly 10,000 residents. Hood believes there’s a lot for...
For The Love Of Our Towns: Webb City
By Sydney Crider Our town’s motto is “We love it here!” But, why do we love it here? Because we’re a small town with lots of heart. From our award-winning schools to our outstanding local business owners, Webb City is simply bursting with pride. Every year, the Webb...
The Creative Edge: Jane McCaulley: Fused glass pieces inspired by nature
By Ann Leach Have you heard that saying “If you know, you know”? Well, Jane McCaulley knew early in her life that the artist’s path was hers to walk. “I remember as a small child, I was making things and doodling,” she said. “I made things from scraps that my dad had...
Why We Ride
By Ann Leach The couple that rides bikes together stays together, right? Perry and Debbie Johnson, owners of Bicycle Specialists and avid bike riders for many years, are proving that to be true despite their differences when it comes to why they ride. “Debbie rides...
Take a Walk on the Awe-Inspiring Side Through PSU Walking Tour
By Don Lowe When it comes to enjoying so many of the picturesque sites that help make Pittsburg, Kansas, such a terrific place to live and work, there’s likely nothing more enticing than the Pittsburg State University (PSU) Walking Tour, which brings together...
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...