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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
Cox Branson staff to receive panic button devices due to an increase in hospital violence

BRANSON, Mo. – Cox Medical Center in Branson will soon be implementing panic buttons for staff members who work with the public. The facility has seen an uptick… Read More

October 1, 2021
State Government
Springfield church raises $1.1 million to help erase medical debts

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – One local church in Springfield is spreading the joy of giving, long before the holiday season kicks off.  Red Tree Church has had… Read More

September 28, 2021
State Government
Missouri Conservation Commission considering new paddlefishing regulations

After an open meeting on August 27, the Missouri Conservation Commission is considering proposed changes regarding the regulations of paddlefish snagging. Currently, the state does not… Read More

September 24, 2021
State Government
Veterans memorial to be built at Seneca City Hall

SENECA, Mo. – The City of Seneca is building a veterans memorial on the southside of City Hall to honor veterans and current military service members Eight flag poles will… Read More

September 22, 2021
State Government
Veteran and Branson native takes on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers in 3,800 mile haul

BRANSON, Mo. – Last Thursday, The Heartlander spoke with former Branson High School graduate Amanda Hoenes as she paddled her way down the Missouri River on a 3,800… Read More

September 21, 2021