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Working Toward a Healthier Heart American Heart Month is the perfect time to commit to a healthy heart. By Kim Gray, COO, Joplin Family Y   Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, also known as The Silent Killer because it typically has no warning...

Name: Vanessa Copeland Age: 40 Occupation: Strategic Accounts Coordinator City: Joplin   Tell us a little bit about you and what you like to do in your free time. I am mother to three boys, one of the two-legged variety and two of the four-legged. I love to cook...

Name: Tina Yates Age: 48 Occupation: Retail Manager City: Alba   Tell us a little bit about you and what you like to do in your free time. I’m a hard worker with any task I take on. I enjoy my job. I have two dogs and one cat. In my free time, I like to travel...

Name: Payton Layne Age: 19 Occupation: Business Owner City: Joplin   Tell us a little bit about you and what you like to do in your free time. I have two cats named Sterling and Gracie, and I love going to new places and go on vacations as much as I can. I have...

Name: Mary Post Age: 90 Occupation: Retired English Teacher City: Joplin   Tell us a little bit about you and what you like to do in your free time. Three years ago, I took a leap of faith and moved to Joplin where I did not know a single soul. I have a daughter...

Name: Kylee May Age: 25 Occupation: Registered nurse City: Joplin   Tell us a little bit about you and what you like to do in your free time. I enjoy anything outdoors. I love hiking, running, swimming, kayaking and anything like that. I’m an avid gym goer and...

Name: Krystal Lambert Age: 32 Occupation: Bartender City: Joplin   Tell us a little bit about you and what you like to do in your free time. Most of my free time is spent with my friends, as friendship has been the great love of my life. I enjoy reading, writing,...

Name: Jessica Schaer Age: 34 Occupation: News Anchor City: Joplin   Tell us a little bit about you and what you like to do in your free time. I have a 3.5 year old Husky named Lisbeth that I love to explore with on trails and easy hikes. I also like to do 5k’s in...

Name: Heather Schodde Age: 35 Occupation: Patient Care Associate City: Joplin   What do you like to do for fun? In my free time, I like to be outside, spending time with friends and family, helping others, and teaching my Zumba ® class. My hobbies are cooking,...

Name: Coleman Bandy Age: 27 Occupation: Weatherman City: Joplin   Tell us a little bit about you and what you like to do in your free time. I’m a major music fan – I’ll bore the hell out of you discussing my favorite artists. I play guitar in my spare time. I can...

Faces of Barton County   The Face of Downtown Dining Charles and Lacy James, Owners, Cap’s Cabin   Who knew you could find a traditional British Chippy in the heart of Lamar, Missouri?   Inspired by owner Charles James’ travels in England and Wales...

The Faces of Hometown Banking Donna Long, Regional Branch Sales Manager; Doug Phipps, Commercial Loan Officer; and Mary Ann Leivan, Community Bank Lender The team at Arvest Bank - Lamar is committed to the principles that unite all Arvest banks: dedication to focusing...