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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
Antique cannonball safe from 1894 on display in Gainesville bank

GAINESVILLE, Mo. – Visitors at Century Bank of the Ozarks in Gainesville can now view an antique cannonball safe from 1894 within its lobby.  Cannonball safes were a popular item… Read More

October 8, 2021
State Government
Supertam Ice Cream Parlor and Superman Museum in Carterville has re-opened and remains a hot spot on Route 66

CARTERVILLE, Mo. – Supertam has been a staple in the quaint town of Carterville, Missouri since 2006. However, due to health issues, Supertam Ice Cream Parlor and Superman Museum’s original… Read More

October 7, 2021
State Government
Cave diving team efforts find endless depths inside Roaring River State Park spring

CASSVILLE, Mo. – Roaring River State Park is home to what could be one of the deepest springs in the United States, and the Kiss Rebreathers diving team… Read More

October 7, 2021
State Government
First ever black bear hunting season kicks off in Missouri later this month

Missouri will witness it’s very first black bear hunting season this year starting on Oct. 18 and continuing through Oct. 27. The last time that anyone hunted bears… Read More

October 4, 2021
State Government
Annual City of Branson cleanup begins Monday

BRANSON, Mo. – The City of Branson holds an annual Fall Cleanup event each year in an effort to keep the city clean. However, due to COVID-19, the… Read More

October 1, 2021