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    Thursday, May 15, 2025
    BLACK OAK AMP ANNOUNCEMENT: Experience the POWER of Worship Like Never Before – Crowder LIVE with Special Guest James River Worship at Black Oak Amphitheater Sunday June 22   [Lampe, MO – May 14, 2025]– Grammy-nominated Christian music artist Crowder takes the Black Oak Amp stage Sunday, June 22, with special guest James River Worship. Known for his innovative blend of folk, rock, ...read more
    Categories: Fun Facts, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
    Thursday, May 15, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Dr. Jennifer Maloney, associate professor of psychology, received The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award on May 10, 2025, at the 118th Commencement Ceremony at College of the Ozarks. The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award honors those professors who have demonstrated outstanding teaching ability and who have had a major impact on the lives and ...read more
    Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
    Thursday, May 15, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Dr. Geoff Akers, professor of engineering, received The Mildred Letton Wittick Professional Award on May 10, 2025, at the 118th Commencement Ceremony at College of the Ozarks. The Mildren Letton Wittick Professional Achievement Award honors faculty members for their professional accomplishments, which may include research, publications, performance, creative productions, ...read more
    Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
    Thursday, May 15, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks held its 16th Annual Pinning and Blessing Ceremony on Friday, May 9, at 4 p.m. in Williams Memorial Chapel.   Class of 2025 graduates, nursing faculty, family members, and guests of the graduates attended the event. A reception for the graduates and their families was held afterwards.   At the ...read more
    Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Education, General News Article, Press Release
    Thursday, May 15, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks Williams Memorial Chapel is hosting evening Sunday chapel services, every other week, throughout the summer. The services are June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, and Aug. 10, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.   The time change allows students to get connected and attend local church services and then come together in the evenings and worship as a campus ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
    Tuesday, May 13, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks held its Commencement Ceremony at Williams Memorial Chapel on Saturday, May 10, celebrating the graduation of 26 seniors. Of the graduating class, 17 students committed to furthering their education at College of the Ozarks. “This is the 13th commencement since School of the Ozarks reopened,” said Dr. Brad Dolloff, dean of School of the Ozarks. “The ...read more
    Categories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
    Monday, May 12, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks student newspaper, “The Outlook,” has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists with four college journalism awards.   The awards are for “The Outlook” student journalists’ work in the fall semester of 2024.   Adam Roseberry ,junior, and Clay Steward, sophomore, both journalism majors, won first place in the category of “General ...read more
    Categories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
    Friday, May 09, 2025
    Nursing graduate Macy Landers realizes life-long dream POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 118th Commencement Ceremony tomorrow morning, May 10, at 10 a.m. in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex on the College campus. The ceremony will honor 328 graduating students: 79 Bachelor of Arts, 230 Bachelor of Science, and 19 Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is a ticketed event ...read more
    Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
    Thursday, May 08, 2025
    Classics Boaters from 7 States to Cruise Table Rock Lake --with Pre-event Cruise to Eureka Springs, Arkansas-            TWO FREE TO PUBLIC MINI-SHOWS  (Kimberling City, MO) Coming from seven states, classic boats and boaters will ply the deep blue water of Table Rock Lake May 29th through May 31st.. The antique and classic boats will cruise more miles than in any other single classic boating ...read more
    Categories: Press Release, General News Article, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Community
    Tuesday, May 06, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks, after carefully evaluating Sunday operations, is committed to upholding its foundational values by discontinuing Sunday brunch at The Keeter Center. This step, rooted in faith, tradition, and a desire to prioritize students and employees, aligns with the values of the College. Reservations for Sunday brunch will continue through the summer, with the ...read more
    Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Education, General News Article, Press Release
    Tuesday, May 06, 2025
    Award-winning festival returns to Silver Dollar City OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (May 1, 2025) — Silver Dollar City’s Bluegrass & BBQ festival is back for a dozen days of toe-tapping tunes from legendary groups and mouthwatering flavors from The City’s pitmasters, May 14-26. Named “Event of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association, the festival stars the industry’s most notable ...read more
    Categories: Fun Facts, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Tuesday, May 06, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is pleased to announce the release of “Steadfast: A Guided Prayer Journal,” authored by Laura Lacey Johnson, First Lady of College of the Ozarks. Inspired by Colossians 4:2 – “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” – the journal encourages a rhythm of prayer through the structure of Pray. Watch. Thank. “Most of us ...read more
    Categories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
    Tuesday, May 06, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Camp Lookout, a community outreach program hosted by College of the Ozarks, will return for its 31st year of offering a free summer camp to children in Stone and Taney Counties. The theme for Camp Lookout this year is "Fueled," rooted in Hebrews 12:28, a verse which highlights the importance of serving the kingdom of God.   Camp Lookout is hosted on the College of the ...read more
    Categories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
    Wednesday, April 30, 2025
    USA TODAY Readers Name Ozark Mountain Theme Park No. 1 OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (April 30, 2025) — Silver Dollar City is celebrating a first-ever three-peat, as the internationally-awarded 1880s theme park won the top spot as America’s “Best Theme Park” for the third year in a row, according to readers of USA TODAY in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The historic win follows four weeks of intense ...read more
    Categories: Community, Economic, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
    Wednesday, April 30, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is proud to announce that its president, Dr. Brad Johnson, has been named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Men of the Year, an annual award honoring men across southwest Missouri who demonstrate outstanding leadership and impact in their communities and professions. Johnson was honored at the recognition event hosted by the Springfield ...read more
    Categories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
    Monday, April 28, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Concert Band will perform the spring concert on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jones Auditorium. The performance is open to students, faculty, staff, and the public.   “One of the aspects that really excites me about this concert is that we will be featuring two talented students from the band: Zane Kelley will be performing ‘Diversion,’ a ...read more
    Categories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
    Monday, April 21, 2025
    On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake financially sponsored three students and one teacher from Stone County to spend the day at the Capitol. Monica Mueller from the Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake (TRL) in Branson West, MO chaperoned one teacher and three Galena High School (GHS) students from the Biology of Public Health class. Emma Childers, Galena’s Science ...read more
    Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
    Monday, April 21, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO — On Thursday, April 10, the Ozarks Women in Leadership luncheon took place on the campus of College of the Ozarks. Women from around the region who exemplify leadership joined to network and recognize outstanding leadership by female students and other leaders of the community. The honored guest, Dr. Karla Eslinger, returned to her alma mater to give the keynote address at ...read more
    Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
    Monday, April 21, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks invites students, faculty, and the public to experience Folk & Form, a multi-medium showcase highlighting the creative accomplishments of this year’s graduating studio art majors. The exhibition will open with a reception on Monday, April 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Boger Art Gallery on the College campus. The event is free and open to the ...read more
    Categories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
    Thursday, April 17, 2025
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact:John Hendrickson Branson Blind & Window Coverings Phone: (417) 251-8535 Email: bransonblind@gmail.comBranson Blind & Window Coverings Now an Authorized Dealer for CACO Inc. BlindsBranson West, MO — April 17, 2025– Branson Blind & Window Coverings is proud to announce a new partnership as an authorized dealer for CACO Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of ...read more
    Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
    Saturday, March 15, 2025
    Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos 2024 Year-in-Review — 6,000 Groups Served, 3,600+ Five Star Reviews & 96% Customer Satisfaction!   In 2024, Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos proudly served 6,000 different groups all across the USA! And now that 2025 is kicking off, we are very excited to continue this success! From coast to coast, we've connected schools, businesses, wedding parties, sports teams, ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Wednesday, February 19, 2025
    Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates Another Successful Week Serving Hundreds of Including the Daytona 500, Gasparilla Music Festival and more! February 17, 2025 — Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is proud to have provided group transportation to hundreds of events this past weekend across the United States. Just a few of the many weekend events Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos provided ...read more
    Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
    Monday, February 10, 2025
    Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Ready To Tackle Wedding Season in 2025 After Serving Thousands in 2024! Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is geared up to tackle the 2025 wedding season, following a successful year of serving thousands of couples in 2024!  As America’s #1 group transportation company, Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos offers the USA’s largest selection of limos and buses and exceptional ...read more
    Categories: Economic, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Monday, February 03, 2025
    Price 4 Limo Celebrates its 14th Year in Business! Since 2011, Price 4 Limo has been a leading provider of ground transportation — offering service in every city across the USA and moving more than 1 million happy customers! During that time, we’ve earned over 3,500 five star reviews from our customers building a reputation for providing award-winning transportation at a great ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
    Monday, January 20, 2025
    Price 4 Limo — America's Highest Rated Prom Limousine & Bus Provider — Gears Up For 2025 Prom Season. With another successful prom season in the books, transporting more than 50,000 students in 2024, Price 4 Limo — America’s largest and highest-rated limo service and charter bus company — is gearing up for 2025!   For over 13 years, Price 4 Limo has been the trusted choice for high school ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts, Human Interest
    Tuesday, January 14, 2025
    Price 4 Limo is the 3rd most reviewed limo & motorcoach company in the United States out of over 200,000 total companies.    TrustPilot’s review data confirms Price 4 Limo customers are the most likely in the nation to be satisfied with their transportation with a 96% satisfaction rate. This milestone places Price 4 Limo as the leader in its industry, recognized alongside the most trusted ...read more
    Categories: General News Article, Press Release
    Saturday, January 04, 2025
    Price 4 Limo is very proud to have just served its 6,000th customer in 2024!  As we take a look back on the end of the year, we want to thank all of the groups that have turned to Price 4 Limo to arrange their group transportation. Price 4 Limo's success is built on a foundation of core values that include integrity, honesty, and respect. The company strives to build strong relationships with ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Thursday, August 29, 2024
    Ollis/Akers/Arney Named as a Top Insurance WorkplaceSPRINGFIELD, MO – Ollis/Akers/Arney for the sixth consecutive year was named a Top Insurance Workplace—one of only 43 companies in the United States and Missouri’s only company to achieve the distinction from Insurance Business America.“I am a firm believer that culture starts with your hiring process,” says Joe Gaunt, Ollis/Akers/Arney director ...read more
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