John Wettstein, Joplin, was in Neosho enjoying the dogwood blooms on April 1. But this was not the first time he had been here. He and his wife have come for the dogwood tour many, many years. Not only that, as an employee of the Kansas City Southern Railroad Co., he passed this way many times.

This week’s neighbor is Sgt. 1st Class Jeffry Endly, a member of the United States Army stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Alan Williams is a “Rocketdyne Kid” who spent much of his youth in Joplin and Neosho. Then in 1959, his father was transferred to California, where he finished high school and attended college.

Christy Hyman came to Southwest Missouri last June to become a park guide at the George Washington Carver National Monument.

This week’s good neighbor is a man who says that “civic participation” is a draw to him and his civic contributions in Neosho have benefited many people.

This week’s neighbor is Dan Fuller of Pineville. And he has certainly proven to be a good neighbor to Neosho.

While graduating from a nursing program with a 4.0 grade point average is a large feat for any traditional college student, for recent Crowder College graduate, Denisa Simpson, the experience was anything but traditional.

A new employee has come on duty at the Neosho National Fish Hatchery, and her name is Janice Eaton.

Linda Simmons of rural Granby just loves to get all dressed up. And the folks at the George Washington Carver National Monument are very happy she does.

Mark Barnes had dozens of Christmas trees this year, and he gave them all away.

Robert Kelsheimer has ridden horses for as long as he can remember. But a recent thrill was a 125-mile ride across Death Valley.  

This week's neighbor came to Neosho for the first time this week, but he has Neosho on his mind quite often.

Thomas Johnston of Joplin has given the Newtonia Battlefields Protection Association 1,650 presents. And each one is different and very special.

When John LeMaster was a kid living in Pierce City, he and his friends rode their bicycles five miles through the country to Jolly Mill. There they would play for hours and swim in the mill pond.

Though Neosho resident Jim Hughes was raised in large cities in California and Ohio, some of his best childhood memories stem from his uncle’s farm in rural West Virginia.

Donning yellow T-shirts marked Girl Scout Troop #70353, some 65 people, including girls, their leaders, parents and siblings completed a full minute of jumping jacks on Wednesday night as part of a nationwide effort to break the world record.

Robert Allen says his volunteer work is a hobby.

His wife, Alva Jane, says it’s a calling.

Four years ago, Kristi Seibert, Joplin, was diagnosed with breast cancer.

It was a near-record turnout for the 15th annual fall Barnyard Days on Saturday.