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Conservation educator Jeff Cantrell advocates for inclusive outdoor education, emphasizing the importance of equally encouraging girls and boys to participate in nature-based activities and STEM learning through fishing, hiking, and wildlife observation.

Cowin Construction, founded by Ken Cowin over 50 years ago and now run by son Daniel, operates as a three-generation family roofing and construction business specializing in copper work across the Four States region.

Dallas String Quartet will perform their Electric Christmas show December 11 at Ozark Christian College Chapel, presented by Connect2Culture, featuring reimagined holiday classics performed on electric and traditional string instruments.

Gwen Erisman, co-owner of Belle Maison home-staging business, maintains extensive family Christmas traditions with husband Chris and children Sam, Annabelle, and Lucy, emphasizing togetherness through tree cutting, movie nights, travel ornaments, and community service.

McDonald County High School senior Levi Neale's October 2020 deer collision led to an undiagnosed head injury that eventually caused epilepsy, ending his football career but not his determination to graduate and pursue trade school.

Dr. Chett Daniel leads Sho Up 36˚ 94˚, a volunteer grassroots initiative focused on making the Neosho area more attractive to talent and families through strategic community development and placemaking efforts.

Will Cook, Community President of First Community Bank's four Missouri locations, emphasizes personal relationships and community investment while actively volunteering with Lions Club and the new Seneca Betterment Committee.

Neosho native and high school English teacher Karen Daugherty fulfilled her lifelong dream by publishing her first novel "Sugar Creek," a story about a woman's journey through life that took 20 years to develop.

Brad Morris suggests replacing traditional bread-based stuffing with healthier alternatives like wild rice, quinoa, or fruit and vegetable mixes to reduce calories and increase nutrition during Thanksgiving.