Professional Services

Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce

How the Farmington Chamber Strengthens Businesses and the Community Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor For more than 80 years, the Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce has supported the businesses that shape daily life in the region. Founded in 1941, the organization was created to serve a simple purpose: help local businesses succeed so the community as a whole can grow stronger. That purpose remains unchanged. Guided by its mission of advancing business and...

Food + Beverage

Egg Roll in a Bowl

A Quick & Healthy Recipe from Amy Tinnin with acupfullofsass.com Article by Amy Tinnin from acupfullofsass.com | Photography by Amy Tinnin In the new year, I like to keep weeknight meals simple, light, and a little healthier. This quick Egg Roll in a Bowl has all the flavor of a traditional egg roll but made with wholesome ingredients you can toss together in minutes. Perfect for busy winter evenings. It is also great for meal prepping for the week. Ingredients: 1 lb. Ground Chicken. You...

Food + Beverage

Bar W Ranch Co.

Feeding Families with Purpose, Integrity, and Pride Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor In today’s food industry, convenience often outweighs connection. Beef moves through massive systems designed for scale, efficiency, and profit, leaving little room for consumers to understand where their food comes from or who stands behind it. For local ranchers like Cody Wiseman of Bar W Ranch Meat Co. in Bonne Terre, that disconnect is exactly what he set out to change. Cody...

Life + Culture

The Heart of the Parkland

How Bo Huhman’s Journey Sparked a Mission and Inspired a Community Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor When we think of love, we think of hearts. And when we think of hearts in the Parkland, we think of Bo. Bo Huhman is the kind of child who fills a room with light. He loves superheroes and spends his days running, wrestling, and keeping up with his siblings. He plays hard, laughs easily, and carries a confidence that feels hard-earned for someone so young. Today Bo is...

Health + Wellness

Sole to Soul

Exploring the Power of Reflexology through Judith Wakefield’s Gifted Hands Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor Healing can take many forms, but for Judith Wakefield, owner of Sole to Soul Massage Therapy in Farmington, it has never been a job—she was born to help others. Long before she learned the intricate maps of the feet and the pathways of the body’s energy, she felt something deeper stirring in her. “My personal life is grounded in thankfulness, overflowing with...

Health + Wellness

The Sound of Connection

How Kelli Kernon Listens To The Heartland Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor When you sit with Kelli Kernon, you quickly understand that hearing, to her, is more than a sense, it’s how we stay connected to the people we love. It’s the sound of a grandchild’s laughter, a whispered joke or the way a spouse calls your name at the end of a long day. Hearing is the pathway to relationships and connection. To lose it, she says, quietly unravels the parts of life that make us...

Health + Wellness

Page Pilates

Reforming Farmington’s Fitness Industry Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor When Page Pilates opened its doors in Festus on July 7, 2025, it wasn’t simply the launch of a new fitness studio—it was the start of something deeply personal, intentional, and community-centered. For founder Danielle Page, Pilates had served as a bridge back to herself. After welcoming her second child, she found her body feeling foreign—exhausted, disconnected, and out of alignment. She began...

Food + Beverage

Build the Perfect Hot Cocoa Bar

A How-To with Amy from A Cup Full of Sass Article by Amy Tinnin from acupfullofsass.com | Photography by Ashley Michele Photography Creating a Hot Cocoa Bar is a way to bring a little holiday magic into your home, and it’s easier than you might think. Kids love it, and it’s perfect for indoor winter days. I always loved setting one up during the holidays when my kids were younger. Perfect for parties or just because. Creating memories like this is what it's all about.  Start with what you...

Local Services

The Gift of Giving Back

An Inside Look at One of America’s Largest Acts of Holiday Generosity Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor When retired police officer George Cobb started St. Francois County’s Shop With a Cop program back in 1992, his goal was simple—to show children that police officers are the good guys. That they’re helpers, protectors, and people they can turn to when the world feels unkind. What began with a few deputies and 56 children has grown into one of the largest Shop With a...

Education

US Tool Bridges the Gap

How The Industry & Education Partnership Gives Students a Pathway to Purpose Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor Nearly a decade ago, leaders at US Tool Group realized something was missing—not in their business, but in their community. Local students were graduating without ever discovering the kinds of hands-on careers being built right in their own backyard. That epiphany became the starting point for something extraordinary. Tony Myers and Plant Manager Denny Bouse...