Magazine News
The Cornerstone Bank Stands Test Time 125th Anniversary 1898-2023
By Don Lowe The Cornerstone Bank has flourished throughout Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas for 125 years. As their team recently gathered to celebrate the important milestone, leadership recognized character, consistency, and competency as keys to the bank’s ability...
C2C Presents…HOLIDAY MUSIC to make the SEASON BRIGHT
Is your holiday spirit ready to soar this season? Or are you feeling a little overwhelmed by all there is to do to make the magic happen this year? Head to the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex to kick off the season in style with some new twists on...
Festive tradition of Christmas tree farm adds joy to holidays
By Don Lowe There are so many families who enjoy the festive holiday tradition of going out and finding just the right Christmas tree to celebrate a joyful season. Those special memories are what led to opening Bridgestone Christmas Tree Farm about 12 years ago, and...
McDonald County resident Cheryl Franklin “grows” interest in homesteading movement
By Don Lowe Long-time McDonald County, Missouri, resident Cheryl Franklin is right at home in founding and organizing the Ozarks Homesteading Expo, which first began four years ago in Neosho and will host its fourth consecutive gathering in Marshfield, Missouri,...
Chase the Chill brings cold-weather wear to the community
Nonprofits Making a Difference In this month of gratitude, we’re giving thanks for the multiple nonprofit organizations that serve our region daily. And we appreciate those of you who support them with your time and your dollars. You are making a difference for so...
Advocacy, action and support for kids give CASA volunteers purpose
By Ann Leach As a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) in Jasper County, Missouri, Lauren, a CASA volunteer, helped her assigned teen apply for college and then tour the campus. Volunteer Stacy attended court with her assigned children to help calm their anxiety...
RISE Elementary rises up with authentic learning
By Don Lowe At RISE (Reaching and Inspiring through STEAM Education) Elementary School in Neosho, Missouri, there’s a fascinating approach to sharing knowledge with young minds known as STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) and it’s more important...
Pris Jeffers Reed feels at home doing good deeds
By Don Lowe After spending a lot of time away from her birthplace, Pris Jeffers Reed is doing all she can to make the community that is near and dear to her a better place to live. “I’ve lived away most of my adult life, so now that I’m living in Neosho, it’s great...
Benefits abound for Suzie Crossno as she gets fit and gives back
By Ann Leach Drive, determination and high energy describe Neosho, Missouri, runner Suzie Crossno in her desire to stay fit and improve her health. “I joined a 90-day challenge group in 2011 so that I could be more accountable with my diet and exercise,” Crossno said....
The Creative Edge: Belen Mejia is Letting the Inner Critic Go
By Ann Leach Crowder College student Belen Mejia discovered her love of art in high school and knew she wanted to be an artist. “I have always found art fascinating at a young age, from drawing houses with stick people to now making defined images that draw people...
C2C Presents Powerful Music and a Playful Cat
By Ann Leach Connect2Culture continues its season of entertainment in this month of gratitude with the following options for young and old alike. Here’s what’s playing at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex this month: Brian Woods, Pianist...
Freeman Health System Performing Arts Center showcases ‘first-class’ facility at Neosho Schools
By Don Lowe The entire Neosho School District has reason to beam with a great deal of pride and a sense of tremendous satisfaction in seeing their impressive new Freeman Health System Performing Arts Center now being used daily. Neosho Superintendent of Schools Dr....
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...