Don Lowe

The Webb City Farmers Market serves as a Four-State Region community gathering place that supports local farmers and producers while offering educational programs including a Kids' Gardening Club, free children's meals, and partnerships with University of Missouri Extension for growing demonstrations.

Thad Hood, owner of HHR Contractors in Monett, Missouri for 13 years, is passionate about downtown revitalization projects including remodeling the Historical Society Museum building and restoring the old First National Bank building to attract retail and restaurants to the community.

The Pittsburg State University Walking Tour offers visitors a compact, ADA-compliant showcase of the Kansas campus featuring historic and modern architecture, art, gorilla statues, and a Vietnam War Memorial replica while highlighting Pittsburg's transformation from a mining town to a diverse community.

Har-Ber Village Museum in Grove, Oklahoma actively partners with the city through tourism promotion, educational programs, and community events, serving as a pioneer-era attraction that welcomed 9,000 students from four states last year.

Dr. Brian and Megan Reavley met at work in 2014, married in 2018, and now successfully run Reavley Dental in Lamar, Missouri together by maintaining clear boundaries between their professional and personal lives.

Steve and Cindy Head met in AA recovery meetings in 1986, married three months later, and have built a strong 36+ year marriage centered on their shared faith and commitment to helping others overcome addiction and life challenges.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States in Joplin celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023, having served over 3,330 families from 38 states and two foreign countries since opening in 1998. Executive Director Annette Thurston leads the facility that provides comfort and support to families with children facing serious illnesses, with numerous families sharing testimonials about their life-changing experiences.

Fire Chief Tyler Crow completed his first year leading the Seneca Fire Department with significant improvements including a new fire station on Washington Avenue and major equipment upgrades through grants and donations. The 33-year-old chief, who has served the department for 13 years, prioritizes firefighter safety and training while facing challenges recruiting and retaining volunteers.

KNEO 91.7 FM Radio Station in Neosho has maintained local ownership and Christian programming for 36 years, broadcasting high school sports, community events, and religious content to a 65-mile radius in the Four-State Area. General Manager Mark Taylor leads the station through major infrastructure upgrades including a new 340-foot tower while continuing their award-winning community involvement.