• News for General News Article

    Friday, May 30, 2025
    (Branson, MO) — Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg M. Baker to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. In this elevated leadership position, Baker will continue to drive the bank’s commercial lending strategy while playing a key role in shaping long-term business development and community engagement initiatives. Since 2012, Baker has led business ...read more
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    Thursday, May 29, 2025
    District relies on support from community, Silver Dollar City Foundation to meet needsTucked in the back of Branson Cedar Ridge Primary School is a small office of what could be described as superheroes. These superheroes, otherwise known as the social work team, work quietly behind the scenes to help meet the needs of students throughout the district.Each school year, the team of three school ...read more
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    Tuesday, May 20, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. - College of the Ozarks will host the annual Honor America celebration on Saturday, June 28, on the College campus. Honor America is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities, live music, food, and a spectacular patriotic finale featuring fireworks and drones. Schedule of Events 6 ...read more
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    Tuesday, May 20, 2025
    BRANSON, MO (May 20, 2025) – For more than six decades, The Shepherd of the Hills has stood as a living testament to the spirit and story of the Ozarks. Now, through our new Seats of Honor program, individuals have the opportunity to cement their place in this enduring legacy by dedicating a seat in the beloved Thurman Old Mill Theatre.  “For everyone who has visited the Outdoor Drama, The ...read more
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    Tuesday, May 20, 2025
    POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Alumni Association of College of the Ozarks hosted its annual service day named in honor of former president Dr. R. M. Good on Saturday, May 3, at Convoy of Hope in Springfield, Missouri.    Dr. Robert M. Good served as president of The School of the Ozarks for 31 years. He embodied the concept of servant leadership during his tenure and played a fundamental role in ...read more
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    Monday, May 19, 2025
    (Branson, MO) Each year, Branson Bank awards three, one-time, $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors, living in Taney and Stone County, who plan to further their education in the fields of Finance or Business. The community bank promoted their scholarship opportunities through social media, area schools and within their bank locations. For 2025, all three recipients are seniors graduating from ...read more
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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