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Ben Cain

Benjamin “Ben” Cain is a regional and national news reporter for The Heartlander. He is a native of Cabool, Missouri but currently resides in the Ozark Mountain Region with his wife and dogs. Prior…

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Local horse rescue gives equine a second chance at life near Lake of the Ozarks

LINN CREEK, Mo. – Since 2011, Missouri Forget-Me-Not Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in the Lake of the Ozarks area has sheltered over 730 horses at its no-kill operation. Read More

November 17, 2022
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Evangel University breaks ground on state-of-the-art sports complex

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel University has started construction on its new 70,000-square-foot state-of-the-art sports complex that will host an array of university sports programs. The complex… Read More

November 16, 2022
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Drury University to unveil new C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly Enterprise Center and Breech School of Business Administration

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury University has completed the first step of its 25-year master plan, with the completion of its brand new C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly Enterprise Center and… Read More

November 15, 2022
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Jobs for America’s Graduates program thrives at Dora High School

DORA, Mo. – In its second year of operation, the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program at Dora High School is already seeing success in helping students navigate… Read More

November 14, 2022
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Springfield church opens area’s lone overnight emergency shelter for families

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – In an effort to help Springfield’s homeless population during the winter, one church has converted itself into an emergency homeless shelter for entire families. Read More

November 10, 2022