Subscribe

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…

Housing, Springfield
Eden Village 3 to feature free 3D-printed homes for chronically homeless

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Eden Village, which provides free tiny homes for the chronically homeless in Springfield and Kansas City, Kansas, plans to expand its third village using 3D… Read More

December 20, 2023
Health, Missouri
Texas County Memorial Hospital achieves Cribs for Kids Safe Sleep Certification

HOUSTON, Mo. – Texas County Memorial Hospital has received the gold-level Safe Sleep Certification through the Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program. The… Read More

December 18, 2023
Missouri
Calling all citizen scientists: Missouri Department of Conservation seeking help with ‘Christmas Bird Count’

Bird watchers and citizen scientists are needed by the Missouri Department of Conversation for the National Audubon Society’s 124th Christmas Bird Count from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5,… Read More

December 7, 2023
Missouri
‘Operation Pig Therapy’ brings smiles, joyful tears to nursing facilities in south central Missouri

HUGGINS, Mo. – Mark Bengtson’s pig brought a woman to life, which brought him to tears. The owner of BF Farm in south-central Missouri, one of… Read More

December 6, 2023
Springfield
‘Give Vets Hope’ provides a voice for veterans in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Give Vets Hope is a support group for veterans, making a difference through bimonthly meetings and meals. Co-facilitator and co-founder Holly Butler tells… Read More

December 5, 2023