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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…

State Government
Marshfield School District moving to four-day weeks

MARSHFIELD, Mo. – After much deliberation and debate, the Marshfield School Board has voted to adopt a four-day school week amid shortages of teachers, substitutes, staff and bus… Read More

February 15, 2022
State Government
Kimberling City gets new chief of police after entire department walked out in September 2021

KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. – After the Kimberling City chief of police resigned in September citing a need for “change,” the rest of the officers followed… Read More

February 11, 2022
National
Herschend Enterprises and Silver Dollar City workers to receive 100% free tuition to further education

BRANSON, Mo. – Silver Dollar City’s parent company, Herschend Enterprises, has announced a new initiative to help its employees further their education free of tuition and debt. Read More

February 10, 2022
National
Popular Whataburger franchise plans for more restaurants in Republic, Ozark and Springfield

Thanks to Patrick Mahomes, Missourians will soon see the incredibly popular Whataburger restaurants spread throughout the western and southern portions of the state.  In 2018, the… Read More

February 10, 2022
State Government
MDC releases new gaming app to help Missourians learn about nature in a fun and unique way

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has released a new gaming app to help Missourians explore the outdoors and learn about wildlife in an exciting way. … Read More

February 4, 2022