Life + Culture

A Spark Worth Gathering Around

How Marla Black and Impact100 are Energizing the Leadbelt Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Parkland City Lifestyle There’s something special about the way things come together in the Leadbelt. Sometimes, it starts with a simple conversation. It might be at a youth softball game, a PTO meeting, or at your local coffee shop.  If you’re lucky, those conversations turn into something much bigger. Wheels start turning and ideas begin to form. Ideas that are for the betterment of families...

Health + Wellness

Care Close to Home

How Annette Schnabel and Parkland Health Center Ensure Community Access to Quality Care Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Parkland City Lifestyle and Cheyenne Jordan Photography In the Parkland, we often don’t think about hospitals until we need them. But when a situation turns urgent and every minute begins to matter, the importance of having local access to care becomes clear. In many rural communities, those moments now come with a different reality. Since 2010, more than 140 rural...

Entertainment

Her String Cheese Era

How Hannah Harper's story of motherhood reached hearts across America Article by Lena Johnson | Photography by Alli Harper Before the spotlight, before the fame, she was just small-town mother living a story that millions didn’t know they needed to hear. When Hannah Harper stepped on the stage of American Idol she didn’t just perform, she shared something deeply personal; her original song, “String Cheese”. The tune captured a simple yet powerful moment of motherhood, one that resonated with...

Health + Wellness

Editor’s Top Picks for Mother’s Day

Local gifts and experiences she’ll truly appreciate Article by Kayle Nephew Book a Massage If there’s one gift most moms won’t book for themselves, it’s time to truly relax. Local favorites like The Boulevard Salon & Spa provide peaceful escapes designed to help her unwind and feel refreshed. Buy Her Flowers Whether you’re choosing a handcrafted bouquet from Ike’s Revival Florist or seasonal plants from Crystal & Rich’s Produce, these thoughtful gifts will bring beauty that lasts beyond...

Home Services

Investing In What Matters

Nicholson Heating & Air and the Responsibility of Growth Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Sean Sullivan In communities like Farmington, certain businesses become part of the infrastructure. Steady, reliable, and quietly essential. Nicholson Heating & Air is one of them. For Dylan Nicholson, that steadiness was personal. He grew up watching his father build the company through long days, late-night calls, and an unwavering commitment to showing up when customers needed him most. So...

Health + Wellness

Meet the Doctor

Dr. Roberts and ENT & Allergy of Southeast Missouri Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Sean Sullivan ENT & Allergy of Southeast Missouri Specialty care should not require leaving the community you call home. At ENT & Allergy of Southeast Missouri, Dr. Justin Roberts has built a practice grounded in that belief — delivering advanced ear, nose, throat, and allergy care with both clinical expertise and personal commitment. A board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Roberts founded his...

Health + Wellness

A Smile That Gives Back

How Farmington Family Dental helps patients invest in their smiles, and in their communities Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Sean Sullivan Investment looks different for everyone. For some, it’s financial security. For others, it’s personal growth or building something that lasts. But for Dr. Steven and Dr. Abby Perry of Farmington Family Dental, investment begins with health and the understanding that a healthy smile can influence every aspect of a life. Dr. Steven Perry knew...

Professional Services

Craig Wood, Shelter Insurance

How Craig Wood Invests In His Country, His Community, And His Clients Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Sean Sullivan On the courthouse square in downtown Fredericktown, just steps from the rhythm of everyday life, sits an office that represents something deeper than insurance policies and premium payments. An office that represents commitment, protection, and an investment in the place you call home: Craig Wood, Shelter Insurance.  When you meet Craig, he hopes you see something...

Home + Design

Where Home Begins

Inside the Vision and Values of Matt Herbst and Triple Creek Realty Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Sean Sullivan In real estate, success is often measured in numbers—sales volume, market share, year-over-year growth. But for Matt Herbst, those figures have never told the whole story. Behind every contract is a family navigating change, a decision rooted in hope, and a moment that carries far more weight than a signature on paper. That understanding has quietly shaped both his career...

Home + Design

Cornerstone Furniture & Mattress

Built on faith, family, and the belief that home is something you make Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Sean Sullivan Home isn’t defined by square footage or perfectly styled rooms. It’s felt in the moment you step inside — the soft glow of lamplight, the familiar rhythm of daily life, the quiet comfort that signals you’ve arrived somewhere safe. For Catherine and Trenton Kujawa, that feeling has always been the foundation. Raised in Farmington, Catherine grew up understanding home as...