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Retired Seneca teacher Lee Hall, inspired by Sarcoxie's veterans memorial in 2019, coordinated the creation of Seneca's impressive veterans memorial featuring eight flagpoles, benches, and lighting that took over two years to complete.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Horses of Hope, founded in 1997, operates three equestrian therapy facilities serving individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.

artCentral in Carthage presents "p-i-e-c-e-d TOGETHER," a mixed-media collaboration between friends Lori Marble and the late Jo Mueller running October-December 2021.

Bob Brown turned sports injuries into opportunities, becoming the Four States' premier race announcer while pursuing ambitious cycling adventures including Big BAM (Bike Across Missouri) and an Ironman 70.3.

Eighteen-year-old Haven Shepherd from Carthage, Missouri, placed fifth in the 200-meter individual relay at the Tokyo Paralympics as a double amputee who lost her legs at 14 months old in a tragic suicide bombing in Vietnam before being adopted by the Shepherd family at 20 months. Swimming competitively since age 10 with nine practices per week, Haven views her disability as "one of the greatest gifts" and considers representing the USA in the red, white, and blue as a dream come true that honors her biological mother's sacrifice. Her patriotic spirit and positive outlook demonstrate how she transformed personal tragedy into Paralympic achievement through dedication and the healing power of swimming.