
Welcome to the KNEO Community Connection, where each week we talk to local leaders about compelling issues, events and organizations in the Four-State area (Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma). This week, we talk to:· Curtis Gregory, park ranger with George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, about this year's Carver Day on July 8· Karen Sprenkle, executive director of the Restoration Life Center in Neosho, about an immediate need the emergency homeless shelter has· Scott Douglas, community manager of Henley Place (formerly known as Spring Hill) in Neosho, about what can be done for caretakers who are experiencing burnoutThis program is brought to you by KNEO 91.7 FM in Neosho, MO. Do you have an opinion, story or event you ‘d like to share? Send an email to [email protected] to you by KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
Jun 28, 2023
29 min

Welcome to the KNEO Community Connection, where each week we talk to local leaders about compelling issues, events and organizations in the Four-State area (Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma). This week, we talk to:· Richard Leavens, Neosho's Director of Development Services, about this weekend's Celebrate Neosho festivities· Ellen Vogt, the NewMac CASA Director, about what a CASA is. Let her tell you all about a CASA's important work in the foster care system- and what you can do to helpThis program is brought to you by KNEO 91.7 FM in Neosho, MO. Do you have an opinion, story or event you ‘d like to share? Send an email to [email protected] to you by KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
Jun 21, 2023
22 min

Welcome to the KNEO Community Connection, where each week we talk to local leaders about compelling issues, events and organizations in the Four-State area (Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma). This week, we talk to:· Shannon Walker of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce about the Light the Night fireworks festival on June 17· We give you an update on KNEO Radio's Strong Tower Project· Walter Hayes of Grafted In about Saturday evening's fundraiser concert in JoplinThis program is brought to you by KNEO 91.7 FM in Neosho, MO. Do you have an opinion, story or event you ‘d like to share? Send an email to [email protected] to you by KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
Jun 15, 2023
14 min

Welcome to the KNEO Community Connection, where each week we talk to local leaders about compelling issues, events and organizations in the Four-State area (Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma). This week, we talk to:· Tianna Fisher of the Joplin Humane Society, who says the shelter is in "crisis mode" and talks about some of the things that animal lovers can do to help.· Accomplished Neosho Athlete Sam Cook visited home last week. He stopped by the KNEO Studios to update us on what he's been doing since he graduated in 2020.· Cavanaugh Studyvin, President of the Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce, about the new splash pad at Second Tuesday in the Park in CJThis program is brought to you by KNEO 91.7 FM in Neosho, MO. Do you have an opinion, story or event you ‘d like to share? Send an email to [email protected] to you by KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
Jun 7, 2023
15 min

Welcome to the KNEO Community Connection, where each week we talk to local leaders about interesting issues, events and organizations in the Four-State area (Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma). This week, we talk to Ashton Robinson about the Family, Family & Freedom Fest in Neosho on June 3. After that, we chat with Andrea Briley of Supertam on 66, a Superman-themed museum and ice cream parlor in Carterville. They have the Supertam Summerfest this Saturday as well. This program is brought to you by KNEO 91.7 FM in Neosho, MO. Do you have an opinion, story or event you ‘d like to share? Send an email to [email protected] to you by KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
May 31, 2023
12 min

Welcome to the KNEO Community Connection, where each week we talk to local leaders about compelling issues, events and organizations in the Four-State area (Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma). This week, we talk to:
Taylor Quezada of Pleasantville Christian School about the launch of the school in Joplin this fall (starting at :45)
John Ball visits McDonald County High School to talk about the Nora's Run fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals of Freeman Health System (starting at 11:22)
James Heaney of George Washington Carver National Monument about a nationalization ceremony being held there on Thursday- we're glad we heard about this in time to include it on this week's show! (starting at 15:25)
This program is brought to you by KNEO 91.7 FM in Neosho, MO. Do you have an opinion, story or event you‘d like to share? Send an email to [email protected] to you by KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
May 23, 2023
21 min

Welcome to the first episode of KNEO Community Connection, where each week we will talk to local leaders about compelling issues, events and organizations in the Four-State area (Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma). This program is brought to you by KNEO 91.7 FM in Neosho, MO. Do you have an opinion, story or event you'd like to share? Send an email to [email protected]. Brought to you by KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
May 17, 2023
18 min
