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News for Community
Thursday, August 28, 2025The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to practice good water safety habits and to be courteous with each other over the upcoming Labor Day weekend.Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year at USACE parks and recreation areas. With more boaters and swimmers expected to be on the water across the region this weekend, USACE is asking visitors to be patient and ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, August 27, 2025Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Simkins to Senior Vice President, Community Bank Lender. As SVP and Community Bank Lender, Simkins will continue to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Branson West, Branson Bank location, while helping customers identify, apply, and fulfill consumer and commercial loan products. He also leads the bank’s business development efforts ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Navy Office of Community Outreach visits School of the Ozarks on student orientation day for Navy WeTuesday, August 26, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Today, the Navy Office of Community Outreach attended School of the Ozarks student orientation day as part of the Navy’s signature outreach program, Navy Weeks. Navy Weeks provides communities with an opportunity to interact with Navy service members and to learn more about the Navy. As part of its weekly all-school morning flag assembly, School of the Ozarks students ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Christian Action Ministries receives Hunger Challenge 2026 Grant from Ozarks Food Harvest to serve BTuesday, August 26, 2025Grant will allow Christian Action Ministries to expand hunger-relief efforts for families facing food insecurity. Branson, Mo.— Christian Action Ministries recently received a grant thanks to Ozarks Food Harvest’s Hunger Challenge: dollar-for-dollar matching grant. Christian Action Ministries is raising $11,500 in order to receive a dollar-for-dollar matching grant from Ozarks Food Harvest, the ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Saturday, August 23, 2025Who is the Best Rated Charter Bus Company in the USA? Price4Limo! Price 4 Limo was just announced as a Top 50 Vendor in the Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list for North America! Price4Limo is proud to announce that they have been recognized on the prestigious Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list for North America. This honor highlights their commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 5th Annual Recovery Jamboree Celebrates Community Members in Recovery from Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Branson, Missouri - September is National Recovery Month and there is no better way to celebrate those in recovery from mental health and substance use challenges than by coming together for a day of free, family-friendly fun! Join over 20 local agencies in ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, August 18, 2025CONTACT:417-767-2273 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Fordland Clinic Partners with American Liver Foundation to Offer Free Liverstat Lab Tests for Qualifying PatientsFordland, MO — Fordland Clinic, in collaboration with the American Liver Foundation (ALF), is proud to announce the availability of free Liverstat lab tests for qualifying patients. This comprehensive test includes a Liver Panel, Comprehensive ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Get the Inside Scoop: H2Ozarks to host talks about water quality at local coffee and ice cream shopsMonday, August 18, 2025Kimberling City, MO – H2Ozarks is inviting residents, landowners, and local business owners to a series of informal discussions on September 3rd and 5th to share their thoughts and concerns about water quality in the Table Rock Lake watershed. This is part of a broader public outreach effort to support the Table Rock Lake Watershed Management Plan, a roadmap for protecting and improving water ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Economic, Press Release
Tuesday, August 12, 2025Hurley Superintendent Dr. Matt Summers shares how the district quickly meets hygiene needs by keeping products stocked in the school nurses’ office. As students prepare to return to school in just a few weeks, they’ll be heading back to more than just classrooms—they’ll be returning to a place where help is available when life gets tough.For the 20th year, Silver Dollar City Foundation will be ...read moreCategories: Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Education, Human Interest(1).jpg)
Tuesday, August 12, 2025Hollister Students Join Rock Icons at Black Oak Amphitheater [August 12, 2025 - Lampe, MO] – In a once-in-a-lifetime moment, the Hollister High School Choir will perform live with rock legends Foreigner at Black Oak Amphitheater on Friday, September 12. The Choir will join the band on stage for their legendary hit “I Want to Know What Love Is,” bringing a wave of Ozarks pride to one of the ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
Tuesday, August 12, 2025For Immediate Release:August 12, 2025 Branson Bank Names Ryan Sanders as Senior Vice President Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Sanders to Senior Vice President, Community Bank Lender. A lifelong resident of Taney County, Sanders joined the Branson Bank team in 2014 and has accumulated over 16 years of lending experience since 2004. Sanders will continue to assist ...read moreCategories: Economic, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, August 06, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks student Oliver Mutrux was awarded the title of “Athlete of the Week” at Missouri Boys State out of 850 boys in attendance. Mutrux is beginning his senior year at S of O this fall. The American Legion Boys State of Missouri Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching high school students about democracy and government. This eight-day, ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, August 06, 2025[Kimberling City, Missouri] — H2Ozarks is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual Missouri Shoreline Cleanup, a volunteer-led effort to clean up litter from lakes in southwestern Missouri. They invite the community to join them on September 20th at State Park Marina for a kick-off event to celebrate this milestone year, as well as the shoreline cleanup the following weekend, September ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 05, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — In May, College of the Ozarks hosted its annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work at The Keeter Center. Featuring projects from 11 areas of study, select departments showcased student work, recognizing their academic excellence and personal achievement. Students with various majors presented personal research accumulated throughout their ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 05, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks has announced six newly awarded endowed chair appointments across diverse academic disciplines, including nursing, business, hospitality, theology, patriotic education, and Christian nurture. These appointments reflect the College’s unwavering commitment to recognizing faculty excellence and furthering its five-fold mission. Among them, two hold ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Fun Facts, Press Release
Friday, August 01, 2025(Branson, MO) Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Lyndi Carnelison to Vice President, Marketing Officer. This elevated position marks a significant milestone in her career, granting expanded authority to represent the bank, while contributing to the growth and success of the organization. Carnelison will continue to oversee the day-to-day management of the Marketing Department, ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community, General News Article, Economic, Human Interest
Friday, August 01, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks is excited to announce two new faculty members: Casey Bass and Jacob Williams. Casey Bass is joining S of O as the K-12 visual arts instructor. Bass is a Branson High School alum with a degree in art education from Miami University in Ohio and a master’s in gifted and talented education from Arkansas State University. Bass brings a dynamic blend of ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, August 01, 2025College of the Ozarks hosts 31st Camp Lookout for area youth POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks Camp Lookout returned for its 31st year, offering free summer camp to children in surrounding counties. This summer’s theme, “Fueled,” was designed to remind the campers that only Jesus can truly sustain us. “The Camp Lookout theme 'Fueled' comes from Hebrews 12:28,” said Caden Peterson, ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Education, Press Release
Thursday, June 12, 2025Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates 14 Years of Moving Millions with the Industry’s Highest Customer Satisfaction June 12, 2025 – Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos, America's largest and highest-rated limousine, party bus and charter bus company, proudly celebrates its 14th anniversary of providing exceptional ground transportation services across the United States. Since its founding in 2011, ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Saturday, March 15, 2025Price 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 moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, February 19, 2025Price 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 moreCategories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, February 10, 2025Price 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 moreCategories: Economic, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, February 03, 2025Price 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 moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, January 20, 2025Price 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 moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts, Human Interest
Saturday, January 04, 2025Price 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 moreCategories: Community, Press Release
