KNEO Community Connection

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 Amanda Flint, Superintendent of Neosho Christian School, about their upcoming Autumnfest of the Ozarks on September 30. Learn more at Autumnfest.us This program is brought to you...

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 Pastor Jeremie Bridges of The Canopy Church in Neosho about this Sunday's Day of Service, a chance for local Christians from any church to serve the Neosho/Newton County communit...

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 Donna Hood, an event organizer with the Relay for Life in Newton County, which is going to be held Saturday, September 9 from 6 to 10 pm. This program is brought to you by KNEO 9...

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 Diane Eilenstein, a park ranger with George Washington Carver National Monument, about all the great things to do at Prairie Day 2023. It will be Saturday, September 9 from 10am...

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 Kent Farnsworth and Priss Reed with our local Habitat for Humanity. They talk about the work that the organization has been doing in the Neosho area, and they also tell us all ab...

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 Senator Jill Carter of Missouri's 32nd District about the Gas Tax Refund, an chance for Missourians to get a little cash back on their gas purchases for the next year. Carter tel...

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, Director of Development Services for the City of Neosho, about an new internet provider that is right now preparing to launch in the city next year. Learn on thi...

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 tell you all about the Reckless Love Women's Conference that is coming to Neosho on August 26. We talk to Cheyenne Wright, one of this event's organizers and a city clerk for Neosho. Thi...

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 Pastor Denny Sikes of Seneca Assembly of God, who is also on the Seneca City Council, and he tells us about the Day of Service coming up on August 19. This interview aired on the...

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, guest host John Ball talks to McDonald County Schools' new superintendent Dr. Eric Findley. This program is brought to you by KNEO 91.7 FM in Neosho, MO. Do you have an opinion, story or ev...

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 Samantha Beeson, a social worker with Neosho Schools, about a school supply giveaway coming up on August 4, 2023. This program is brought to you by KNEO 91.7 FM in Neosho, MO. Do...

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: ·         Ryan West, the police chief of the new Neosho School District police department ·         Tiffany Jordon, an organizer of the Children's Business Fair in Goodman on Ju...

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: ·         Zeke Spieker, a legislative assistant for State Senator Jill Carter who graduated from high school last year, about what kind of work he does in Jefferson City and thr...

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 a couple of local superintendents: ·         James Heaney, Superintendent of George Washington Carver National Monument, about his impending retirement ·         Jim Cummins, Sup...

We have just one event to tell you about this week: the Newton County Fair for 2023. KNEO will be on-site all week here; learn about all the great things to do if you come visit the fair! 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 progra...

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 dire...

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 wha...

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 P...

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. ·         Ac...

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...

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...

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 luke@kneo.org.  Brought to you by KNEO...