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Seneca R-7 School District is completing a $3 million athletic complex with fully turfed baseball/softball fields and an eight-lane track, funded by a bond issue that passed with overwhelming 3-to-1 community support.

Chief Glenna Wallace and the Eastern Shawnee Tribe continue building their partnership with Seneca through major donations to public safety, expanding from 400 to 2,500 acres with casinos and businesses, and planning a new cultural center showcasing Ottawa County's nine federally recognized tribes.

This guide provides practical strategies for creating holiday meals that accommodate various dietary restrictions including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, and keto diets through alternative ingredients and modified traditional recipes.

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.