Ladies of The Parkland
There’s something truly special about pausing to recognize the women in our lives who make the world more vibrant, more resilient, and infinitely more beautiful.
Whether it’s our mothers, daughters, friends, or colleagues, these women are so often the quiet forces shaping our lives and our hearts. They are the steady hands, the encouragers, the builders, the dreamers. They're the ones who show up again and again, often without recognition, yet leave an undeniable mark on our lives.
With Mother’s Day this month, my thoughts naturally turn to all of those incredible women. Both biological mothers and the mother figures who step in with love, guidance, and grace. The teachers, the neighbors, the friends, the women who choose to care deeply and give generously. Their impact is lasting, and their presence is something we carry with us always.
This issue feels especially meaningful to me because it’s filled with stories that reflect exactly that kind of quiet strength and powerful influence. Like the story of Hannah Harper. A small-town mother whose voice reached far beyond what she ever imagined, and was a reminder of how authenticity and heart can ripple outward in extraordinary ways. Her journey is one of courage, vulnerability, and the kind of impact that starts at home but doesn’t stay there.
I’ve also had the privilege of connecting with remarkable leaders in our community, including Annette Schnabel, whose leadership at Parkland Health Center reflects both strength and compassion in a space where both are so deeply needed. And through organizations like Impact100, I continue to be inspired by what happens when women come together with purpose. With vision. When women of our community come together with a shared mission, they can support our future generations, in ways that truly matter.
One of my favorite parts of this work is getting to champion the women right here in our community. The movers, the makers, the business owners, the visionaries. From storefronts to studios, boardrooms to back offices, their contributions both seen and unseen, shape the place we call home in ways that cannot be replicated.
Let's dedicate this month to the lovely Ladies of The Parkland. You are seen. You are admired. You are treasured. May you feel the impact of your reach. And may you recognize the value of your love that you bring to those around you.
LENA JOHNSON, PUBLISHER @PARKLANDCITYLIFESTYLE
May 2026
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Page Pilates Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Page Pilates recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of their new Farmington location at 140 N. Washington Street with the Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce. The boutique studio brings Reformer Pilates classes to downtown Farmington, offering a welcoming space to build strength, confidence, and balance. Ready to try a class? Book through the Mindbody app by searching “Page Pilates Farmington” and reserve your spot today!
Mit and Chris Landrum Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to Mit and Chris Landrum on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Success Banquet. As the Chamber’s highest honor, the award recognizes individuals whose lifelong leadership and service have shaped the community. From Mit’s transformative leadership as mayor and economic development advocate, to their shared commitment to civic duty and community service, the Landrums’ lasting contributions continue to impact Farmington and the Parkland region. Scan to read more
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ARTICLE BY LENA JOHNSON
How Hannah Harper’s story of motherhood reached hearts across America
Before the spotlight, before the fame, she was a small-town mother living a story that millions didn’t know they needed to hear. When Hannah Harper stepped on the stage of American Idol she didn’t just perform, she shared something deeply personal; her original song, “String Cheese”. The tune captured a simple yet powerful moment of motherhood, one that resonated with women across the country. The emotion of that moment was undeniable, even moving judge Carrie Underwood to tears and affirming the universal reach of her message.
Hannah’s story didn’t begin on the national stage. Her roots run deep in The Parkland. Born in Poplar Bluff and raised in Bunker, Hannah grew up surrounded by music, ministry, and family. She recalls traveling throughout southeast Missouri, bringing Christian fellowship to churches by performing in their family band. Her life was shaped by a multi-generational legacy of bluegrass gospel music. It was led by her grandfather, Bob Lewis, whose influence inspired his seven children and eventually their children to carry on more than just tradition, but a lasting heritage.
That tradition continues today in Fredericktown, where her family hosts the Rhodes Mountain Bluegrass Festival, founded by her uncle Bruce Punches. The festival has become a cherished gathering place for family bands and young musicians,
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Hannah, it was a clear reminder that God shows up to provide when we need Him, even if it’s just toilet paper. Moments like that shaped not only her faith, but her understanding of the strength and generosity of women, especially in small-town communities.”
reflecting the very culture Hannah was raised in. But more than anything, it was the women in her life who shaped her.
“If there’s an angel walking on earth, it’s my mom,” Hannah shares.
As the only daughter in her family, Hannah describes a bond with her mother, Katrina, that was formed through years of living in close quarters while traveling on a tour bus. Their shared mission of worship through song was more than a passion. It was a calling; one often sustained by faith alone.
She recalls one moment that still defines that season of life. After her parents left their jobs to pursue music full-time, uncertainty followed. The family relied on love offerings, meaning they were given only what each church could afford. Sometimes it was enough, and sometimes it wasn’t. Hannah remembers watching her mother cry, wondering how they would afford something as simple as their next roll of toilet paper.
What happened next left a lasting impression. A woman from the church they were visiting approached them and offered an unexpected gift, an over-ordered supply of paper products. To Hannah, it was a clear reminder that God shows up to provide when we need Him, even if it’s just toilet paper.
Moments like that shaped not only her faith, but her understanding of the strength and generosity of women, especially in small-town communities.
audience grows and recognition comes from artists she once admired, Hannah remains grounded in the values she learned at home. Faith, humility and a sense of community, instilled in her from a young age, is what continues to guide her both on and off the stage.
“Growing up in small-town Missouri is something I will carry with me on every stage,” she says. “No matter what I chose to do, I know the people back home would be cheering me on.”
And for many watching her journey, especially mothers navigating their own “string cheese era,” her voice is more than a performance. It is a reflection of real life rooted in faith, family, and the enduring strength of the communities that raise us. When we asked Hannah what we can do to support her in the final stretch of the competition, she didn’t say, “Vote for me.” She said, “Pray for me.” And that’s exactly what we’ll do. We invite you to do the same. Lift up this woman of The Parkland, who carries our stories, our strength, and our spirit with her wherever she goes.
“Every woman in my life growing up was like an adopted aunt or grandma,” she smiles.
That sense of connection continues to define her today. After years of performing, it was motherhood that gave her a voice as a songwriter. It was a voice rooted in real, everyday experiences that women everywhere understand.
“I think motherhood is the only reason I can write,” she laughs.
That perspective ultimately led her to audition for American Idol, not simply to showcase her voice, but to share her testimony. In a competition that begins with more than 100,000 hopeful contestants, Hannah’s vulnerable story about motherhood and postpartum struggles set her apart. Her audition aired in February of this year and quickly gained national attention. The clip inspired millions of viewers and sparked widespread conversation among mothers who saw themselves in her story. “String Cheese” debuted at No. 14 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart, marking a significant achievement for a new artist performing an original song on a national platform.
Still, for Hannah, the attention has never been the goal.
“People crave real right now,” she says. “They want to see real life.”
That authenticity is something she attributes to her upbringing in smalltown Missouri. It is what continues to draw people to her. Even as her
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HOW ANNETTE SCHNABEL AND PARKLAND HEALTH CENTER ENSURE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE
ARTICLE BY KAYLE NEPHEW | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PARKLAND CITY LIFESTYLE AND CHEYENNE JORDAN PHOTOGRAPHY
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In the Parkland, we often don’t think about hospitals until we need them. But when a situation turns urgent and every minute begins to matter, the importance of having local access to care becomes clear.
In many rural communities, those moments now come with a different reality. Since 2010, more than 140 rural hospitals across the country have closed, and hundreds more
remain at risk. When they do, the loss reaches far beyond healthcare. Jobs disappear. Local economies shift. And the quiet sense of security a community depends on begins to erode.
Here in the Parkland, care is still within reach. In communities like ours, access to healthcare does not happen by accident. It is built over time, strengthened through investment, and sustained by people who understand what is at stake.
Healthcare here has grown alongside the community it serves. What began in 1911 with Bonne Terre Hospital and continued with the opening of Farmington Community Hospital in 1969 has evolved over decades of care and commitment. Together, these foundations shaped what is now Parkland Health Center, including a full-service acute care hospital in Farmington and Missouri’s first designated Rural Emergency Hospital in Bonne Terre. Both hospitals are a part of BJC Health, one of the largest non-profit health care organizations in the United States, and the largest in the state of Missouri. Each step forward reflects a shared commitment to keeping care close to home.
That commitment continues today through President Annette Schnabel.
She leads Parkland Health Center, but leadership, to her, is not about title or recognition. It is about responsibility. Making sure the people around her have what they need to do their jobs well, especially when it matters most.
That perspective did not begin in a hospital, it began on a farm.
Annette grew up in Southern Illinois, one of fourteen children, in a community that looks a lot like ours. Life revolved around responsibility. Work came first, not by demand, but by necessity. Everyone had a role. Everyone contributed. You learn quickly in that kind of environment that things only work if people show up for one another.
Annette carries those same principles with her into healthcare.
Her career began in physical therapy, moving between schools, hospitals, and clinics, learning the system from the inside out. After ten years in patient care, she stepped into leadership, not to step away from patients, but to reach more of them.
“In leadership, you can impact more than one person at a time,” she says. “You can impact an entire community.”
That belief was tested almost immediately.
She arrived in Farmington in 2020, in the middle of COVID, when hospitals were overwhelmed, families were separated, and staff were carrying
far more than anyone had prepared for. The pandemic reshaped healthcare changing the way hospitals operate, how care is delivered, and how teams show up for one another.
Some services paused while others expanded, and new programs were built in real time to meet rapidly changing demands. There was no clear roadmap, only decisions made quickly and often without certainty.
Yet in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty, it brought clarity to what mattered most: presence, care, and compassion.
Today, the impact Annette and Parkland Health Center continue to make is evident.
Outpatient services have grown significantly over time, reflecting the increasing needs of our community. Hospital outpatient visits have risen from approximately 83,000 to over 144,000 each year, while clinic visits have grown from 96,000 to over 151,000 annually. Patients who once had to leave the area for care can now stay closer to home. Thanks to Parkland Health Center we have local access to cardiac procedures, specialty care providers, expanded therapy services, and even robotic-assisted surgery, something that once felt out of reach for a community this size.
But proximity in healthcare is not just about convenience, it is also about timing.
Last year, 150 patients came through Parkland Health Center with stroke symptoms. In 84 of those cases, they were able to receive clot-busting medication, a treatment that must be administered quickly to be effective – that kind of time cannot be recovered on the road.
Hospitals carry more weight than we often realize, especially in places like this.
And so do the people leading them.
Outside of her role, Annette remains involved across the community through organizations like Saint Francois County Rotary Club, local Chambers of Commerce, and Impact100. Different spaces, same purpose: Contribute where you can, and be part of something bigger than yourself.
This is how she was raised, and now how she leads.
When asked what she hopes to leave behind, Annette’s answer is simple. “Expanded services, strong outcomes, and care that makes a difference.”
And here, that difference is already being felt; In the lives that are cared for sooner, the families who don’t have to travel farther for care, and in the moments when time matters most. Because in communities like ours, access to healthcare is not just important. It’s essential.
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BECKY HILLYARD
From Side Hustle to Style Empire
The power of taste, trust, and the courage to “just start.”
She didn’t have a business plan, a media budget, or even a name anyone could pronounce. What Becky Hillyard had was taste, a young family, and the instinct to just start. Today, her lifestyle brand Cella Jane commands an audience the size of Vogue’s , she’s nine collections strong with Splendid, and she’s built it all while raising three kids — refusing to sacrifice one for the other. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Becky shares what it really takes to build a brand, a career, and a life you love. Read the highlights below, then scan the QR code for the full conversation.
Q: WHEN DID YOU KNOW CELLA JANE WAS MORE THAN A HOBBY?
A: Two moments. Women started emailing me saying they bought something I recommended and felt amazing — asking me to help them find a dress for a wedding. That felt incredible. Then I looked at my affiliate numbers for one month and realized I could cover our mortgage. I thought, I can actually do this. I never set out to build a business. I started it because I genuinely loved it.
Q: WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST RISK YOU EVER TOOK WITH THE BRAND?
A: Designing my own collection. It’s easy to point at items on a website and say I love these. But to create something from scratch, put your name on it, and wait to see if people connect with it — that’s terrifying. I had an incredible partner in Splendid, and women loved the pieces. It was the biggest risk and the biggest accomplishment.
Q: HOW HAS INFLUENCER MARKETING CHANGED SINCE YOU STARTED?
A: When I started, brands didn’t know whether to take it seriously. Now it’s a legitimate line item in their marketing budgets — sometimes bigger than TV. Because what we’ve built is trust. People trust a real recommendation from someone they follow far more than a commercial. There’s no question about it now.
Q: YOU’RE A MOM OF THREE RUNNING A FULL BRAND. WHAT DOES YOUR DAY ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE?
A: I try to get up at five and not hit snooze — that first hour before the house wakes up is the most productive, most peaceful hour of my day. Then it’s all hands on deck with the kids and school drop-off. After that I work — planning content, connecting with my team, editing. After pickup, the day shifts completely and it’s all about them. I’ve learned to protect both halves fiercely, because both matter.
Q: WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BUILD SOMETHING OF THEIR OWN BUT KEEPS WAITING?
A: Don’t wait. Don’t wait for the perfect camera, the right strategy, or enough followers. We find every excuse to stay comfortable. Just start, be consistent, and be authentically yourself. The right people will find you — and they’ll stay.
This conversation is just the beginning. Becky goes deeper on the risks that almost stopped her, the design process behind her latest Splendid collection, and what she’d tell her 2012 self today. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on the Share the Lifestyle podcast.
“Trust is the only metric that actually compounds.”
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A SPARK WORTH GATHERING AROUND
HOW MARLA BLACK AND IMPACT100 ARE ENERGIZING THE LEADBELT
There’s something special about the way things come together in the Leadbelt. Often, it begins with a simple conversation — the kind shared at a youth softball game, during a PTA meeting, or while catching up with a neighbor at the local coffee shop. In communities like ours, those small moments have a way of growing into something much bigger.
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Ideas begin to take shape. Conversations turn into collaboration. Before long, neighbors become changemakers, rallying around a shared vision to strengthen the place they call home. It’s how fundraisers are born, how support systems are built, and how meaningful, lasting change begins to take root.
That same spirit now fuels Impact100 Spark the Leadbelt, a growing movement of women who believe that when individuals come together with intention, even small actions can create remarkable impact. More than a fundraiser or one-time event, this initiative is thoughtful, community-driven, and built for lasting change.
For Marla Black, founding member and Board President, that idea felt both familiar and necessary. Like so many in the Leadbelt, she understands the value of community - how much can be accomplished when people decide to show up for one another.
Impact100 partners with the community by building strong relationships with local nonprofits, community leaders, and residents to better understand the needs in the area. Through the grant process, nonprofit organizations share the projects and programs that will make the greatest impact, and members work together to review and support those efforts. In addition to funding, the organization also raises awareness of important community initiatives and encourages collaboration, helping strengthen the network of people and organizations working to improve the community.
At its core, the idea is simple: gather a group of women who care deeply about where they live, invite them to invest in their community, and give them a direct voice in how that investment is used.
“For me, the most rewarding part of Impact100 is seeing what can happen when people come together with a shared purpose. Individually, it can sometimes feel like our contributions are small, but collectively they create a powerful impact for local nonprofits and the people they serve. It’s incredibly meaningful to be part of something that not only supports important programs in the community but also inspires others to get involved and make a difference.” says Marla.
What makes this effort stand out isn’t just the structure, it’s the feeling behind it. There’s a sense of ownership, of connection, of wanting to be more engaged with the place you call home. For many, it’s also about building relationships - meeting other women who share that same feeling toward community, and discovering fresh ways to contribute.
Anyone interested in joining can simply reach out through the chapter’s website or attend one of the group’s informational events. Membership involves an annual contribution of $1,000 that goes directly toward funding grants for local nonprofits.
What makes Impact100 so special is that members don’t just donate — they also have the opportunity to learn about community needs, serve on committees, and ultimately vote on which organizations will receive the grants. “It’s a powerful way for individuals to come together and make a meaningful impact in their own community”, says Marla.
As momentum continues to build, Marla invites women across the Parkland to be part of what comes next. Whether you’re ready to join, curious to learn more, or simply looking for a new way to connect with your community, the women of Impact100 Spark the Leadbelt are ready to welcome you with open arms.
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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
Music Bingo Fundraiser
Industry & Tech Center - Mineral Area College | 5:30 PM
Join the Skilled Trade Education Foundation for a Music Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday, May 2nd at MAC’s Industry & Technology Center. Doors open at 5:30 PM, bingo begins at 6:30 PM. Enjoy a fun night with silent auction, concessions, and prizes while supporting student scholarships for skilled trade education at MAC Tech. $20 per person or $120 per table.
MAY 8TH
Bo Huhman Heart Foundation Golf Tournament
St.Francois County Country Club | 8:00 AM
Spend a day on the green supporting a great cause at the Bo Huhman Heart Foundation Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, May 8th at St. Francois Country Club in Farmington. Tee time begins at 8 AM, with lunch provided. Gather your team and help raise awareness and support for families affected by congenital heart defects.
MAY 9TH
Show Me Reptile Expo
Farmington Civic Center | 9:00 AM
Join the Show Me Reptile Show on Saturday, May 9th from 9 AM–3:30 PM at the Farmington Civic Center. Explore reptiles, amphibians, exotic mammals, plants, aquatics, and more from top breeders and vendors. Perfect for all ages—whether you’re shopping, learning, or just curious, come experience one of the nation’s largest reptile expos. For more details and ticket options visit: ShowMeReptileShow.com
MAY 9TH
Madison Market
Justice Center - Fredericktown, MO | 8:00 AM
Join the Madison Market every second Saturday, April through November, from 8 AM–12 PM at the Madison County Justice Center parking lot in Historic Downtown Fredericktown. Shop peak-season produce, artisanal baked goods, and handcrafted items while supporting local farmers and makers. Bring the family, fill your pantry with local goodness, and enjoy a vibrant community market experience.
MAY 16TH
Caledonia Strawberry & BBQ Festival
The Village of Caledonia, MO | 10:00 AM
Celebrate sweet summertime at the Caledonia Strawberry Festival & BBQ on Saturday, May 16th from 10 AM–4 PM in the Village of Caledonia, MO. Enjoy fresh strawberries, delicious BBQ, vendors, family activities, and free hay wagon shuttles to Rowe Crop Farm’s U-Pick strawberry patch. Free admission and fun for all ages — don’t miss this berry sweet community tradition!
MAY 29TH
Food Truck Friday Night (Summer Series)
Downtown Park Hills | 6:00 PM
Kick off the Food Truck Friday Night summer series on May 29th in Downtown Park Hills. Enjoy delicious food, live music by Noah Mesey, and a fun community atmosphere from 6–9 PM. Featuring Fyre Lake Winery, Loaded, Locos Tacos & Birria, and more. Bring your lawn chairs, invite your friends, and come hungry for a great summer evening!
