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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
Missouri to host 200th year celebration and Bicentennial Inaugural Ball this Saturday at the Capitol

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – All Missourians are invited to the Capitol building this weekend for Missouri’s Bicentennial Inaugural Ball and other events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of… Read More

September 17, 2021
State Government
30th Bi-Annual Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival kicks off this week in Conway

CONWAY, Mo. – This week kicks off the second Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival of the year in Conway, Missouri. The Day family has presented two shows a year for 30… Read More

September 16, 2021
State Government
St. Louis Zoo project continues to reintroduce endangered amphibian back into Missouri’s waters

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The hellbender, otherwise known as the ‘mud puppy’ is trying to make a comeback in Missouri’s waters thanks to help from the Ron Goellner… Read More

September 16, 2021
State Government
Unique mural dedicated to Edwin Hubble hopes to bring more visitors to Marshfield community

MARSHFIELD, Mo. – Edwin Hubble is known as one of the greatest American astronomers in history for creating the Hubble Telescope. What many may not know, is that… Read More

September 15, 2021
State Government
Seven-figure donation to OTC opens educational opportunities for single mothers

NIXA, Mo. – After four battles with cancer, Nixa school teacher Emma Talbot passed away in 2020. Talbot assured her legacy would live on, though, leaving a generous… Read More

September 10, 2021