Millsap in the Morning: Hannah Kelly

Millsap in the Morning: Bill Hardwick

This week’s episode features Missouri State Representative Bill Hardwick, who is running for the Missouri Senate in District 16. The conversation covers a wide range of issues facing the region and the state, including economic development, property rights, education, public safety, military partnerships, data centers, and what Hardwick says are his priorities if elected. If you want to hear directly from the candidates before the August election, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Listen now on Spotify and follow Lebanon Now for more local news, interviews, and community coverage.

Good Morning Lebanon - June 19, 2026

Ashley Mahan and Brian Hash kick off another fun Friday from Ozark Fiber Studios with community updates, Chamber news, and plenty of laughs. This week features: • Phoenix Home Care & Hospice’s free 500-hamburger community lunch coming June 26. • Shepherd Hills celebrating 54 years in business with anniversary specials, knife sharpening, and Father’s Day deals. • Chamber updates, new members, and upcoming Business Builders. • Community events including the Taste of Americana, America 250, the Lebanon Now Art Contest, and more. • Stacy Strickland from Ozark Fiber joins the fun. • Another round of friendly competition thanks to Scott’s Event Rentals, with Ashley claiming victory in the Nerf challenge. Plus, coffee from Café DuDes, giant Rice Krispie treats, and the usual Good Morning Lebanon chaos. Produced by Lebanon Now, connecting our community.

Millsap in the Morning: Hannah Kelly

Millsap in the Morning kicked off its 2026 election coverage with former State Representative Hannah Kelly, who is seeking the District 16 State Senate seat. Kelly discussed her experience in Jefferson City, budget priorities, government spending, property tax ideas, Amendment 5, and why she opposes expanding video gambling. Plus, David Millsap previews upcoming candidate interviews and special Independence Day programming with historian Taylor Howe.

Good Morning Lebanon 6/12

This week on Good Morning Lebanon, we talked childcare legislation with State Representative Don Mayhew, got a summer parks update from John Shelton, and somehow Ryan managed to get hit in the face with an axe during a game. (He’s fine… mostly.) Local conversations, community updates, and plenty of laughs along the way. Listen now on Spotify.

From Tiny Houses to KVC Academy: Ryan & Cheryl Share Their Incredible Journey

What happens when two New Yorkers trade apartment life for a tiny house, then a converted school bus, and eventually five acres in rural Missouri? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Ryan Marcus and Cheryl Marcus from KVC Academy to hear their incredible journey from New York City to Lebanon, Missouri. The couple shares how a documentary on minimalism changed their lives, leading them to build a tiny house, live off-grid, convert a school bus into their home, and spend years chasing a simpler life. Along the way, they talk about surviving harsh winters, living with cats in 100 square feet, the realities of off-grid life, and the lessons they learned about gratitude, relationships, and finding balance. They also discuss how that journey eventually brought them to Missouri, their work with KVC Academy, and the important role the organization plays in supporting students with special needs and behavioral challenges. This conversation is funny, heartfelt, and full of unexpected stories about adventure, marriage, minimalism, and discovering what truly matters. Topics include: • Minimalism and tiny house living • Converting a school bus into a home • Off-grid life in Missouri • Marriage and relationships under unusual circumstances • Returning to society after years of simple living • KVC Academy and special education • Why Lebanon, Missouri became home