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Wednesday, October 15, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 47th annual auction on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. at the transportation department parking lot. Concessions will be available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The auction, conducted by Holders Auction Service of Butterfield, Missouri, will feature hundreds of items ranging from vehicles and equipment to household goods ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Press Release
Monday, October 13, 2025STONE COUNTY, MO — The Stone County Ambulance District has officially announced the commencement of construction for a new ambulance station in Crane, Missouri. This new facility, located on Highway 413 between the Dollar General Store and Westrip Funeral Home, marks a significant step in enhancing emergency medical services for the community. The new facility is a lease-purchase venture with ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Community, Press Release.PNG)
Monday, October 13, 2025The Shepherd of the Hills proudly announces the inaugural Shepherd of the Hills Hall of Fame induction ceremony which recognizes past cast members Linda Donavant, Gary Mulkey, and Rick Shields, who have contributed to the enduring legacy of the historic outdoor drama. The induction will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Playhouse Theatre. Now in its 65th consecutive season ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
Saturday, October 11, 2025Nestled in the Ozark Mountains overlooking Table Rock Lake, Big Cedar Lodge announces its 2026 Wellness in Nature Retreat, inviting guests to escape the everyday and discover renewal. This multi-day experience helps participants start the new year with holistic wellness through yoga, meditation, tai chi, intention-setting workshops, and restorative seasonal activities - including fireside ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Saturday, October 11, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks featured Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday and New York Times bestselling author, as this year’s speaker for the Leonard B. and Edith Gittinger Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 9. Through The Keeter Center for Character Education, the annual Fall Convocation provides an opportunity for the College to host nationally recognized leaders to share their ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Friday, October 10, 2025Nestled in the Ozark Mountains overlooking Table Rock Lake, Big Cedar Lodge announces its 2026 Wellness in Nature Retreat, inviting guests to escape the everyday and discover renewal. This multi-day experience helps participants start the new year with holistic wellness through yoga, meditation, tai chi, intention-setting workshops, and restorative seasonal activities - including fireside ...read moreCategories: Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, October 07, 2025Public invited to experience old-fashioned Grist Mill, Stained Glass & Candle Shop, and more POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks invites the community to join and experience A Taste of Student-Made, formerly known as the Fall Open House, on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event hosted by the College celebrates the innovation, creativity, and hard work of the ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
Friday, October 03, 2025Event supports children of Stone and Taney CountiesSilver Dollar City is known for its spectacular Christmas celebration, but for one day only this holiday season, the park will offer guests an opportunity to take that experience to the next level and all for a heartwarming cause. On Friday, Nov. 7, guests are invited to enjoy An Extra Special Christmas Night, an unforgettable holiday experience ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, October 03, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted over 100 organizations during the fall Career Expo on Sept. 24 in The Howell W. Keeter Gymnasium. The Vanek Center for Vocation & Callings hosts this biannual event with the primary goal of providing an atmosphere where employers and students can start a conversation, and students can begin securing an internship, employment, or graduate school ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, October 03, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks theater department will present “Servant of Two Masters” as its fall production for 2025. The play was written by Carlos Galdoni and adapted by Holli Segura, assistant professor of theater. Public performances will take place Oct. 17–18, 2025 (Friday–Saturday) at 7 p.m., and Oct. 19, 2025 (Sunday) at 2 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. The cost for the ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, October 03, 2025(Branson, MO) As the sun rose in the early hours of October 3rd, the community gathered at Branson Bank’s Highway 248 location to honor four local veterans for their service. At 7:30 a.m., Bill Jones, CEO of Branson Bank welcomed those in attendance and shared about the bank’s commitment to community and veterans. “Honoring area veterans is at the heart of who we are as a community bank,” said ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
Thursday, October 02, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted its annual Bobcat Days for prospective students, juniors and seniors in high school, transfer students, family members, and school counselors on Sept. 16 and 17. Bobcat Days is a time for prospective students and their families to learn about the unique programs at College of the Ozarks, its mission, vision, and goals, and interact with ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Thursday, October 02, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks held its 18th annual White Coat Ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Sixteen members of the class of 2027 were coated. Becca Hamon, associate professor of nursing and nursing program director, began the ceremony by welcoming students, parents, and administrators. The event was held in the Royal Oak Forum at ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, October 01, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host a free hunter education course for the Missouri National Guard (MOARNG) Child and Youth Program on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Patriotic Education Building on campus. This one-day camp allows Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) dependent youth to obtain their hunter’s safety certification and ...read moreCategories: Press Release, General News Article
College of the Ozarks receives No. 1 Best Performers on Social Mobility in the Midwest and No. 2 MosWednesday, October 01, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks has received new rankings from U.S News & World Report. The new rankings include: No. 1 Best Performers on SocialMobility – Regional Colleges in the Midwest, No. 2 Most Innovative Schools in the Midwest, No. 3 Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest, No. 4 Undergraduate Teaching Programs in the Midwest, No. 6 Best Value Regional College in the Midwest. ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, September 30, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO — The College of the Ozarks W. Alton Jones Dairy, supervised by Dairy Manager Ryan Bilyeu and Assistant Dairy Manager Dylan Erwin, attended the Missouri State Fair Aug. 7-17, in Sedalia, Missouri, and the Ozark Empire Fair, July 24 – Aug. 2, in Springfield, Missouri. Bilyeu and Erwin traveled with students to present the best Holstein, Ayrshire, and Guernsey dairy cattle. ...read moreCategories: Education, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest(1).png)
Hope Counseling Center Invites Local Businesses to “Work the Slipper Shift” for Mental Health AwarenTuesday, September 30, 2025Branson, MO - September 30, 2025 - Hope Counseling Center is calling on local businesses to kick off their shoes and step into comfort for a cause. On Friday, October 10, World Mental Health Day, the nonprofit is launching its first-ever Slipper Shift campaign, inviting workplaces across the community to trade dress shoes, heels, or work boots for cozy (or silly) slippers in support of mental ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, September 23, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO — On Tuesday, Sept. 9, 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 achievements by female students and other influential women in the community.The honored guest, Lori Robertson, founder of SpeakHer Coach, was this year’s keynote ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, September 23, 2025College of the Ozarks welcomed 318 new students this fall by immersing them in Character Camp, the College’s distinctive weeklong orientation program. Character Camp introduces incoming students to the mission, vision, and five pillars of the College — Christian, Academic, Vocational, Patriotic, and Cultural. The program emphasizes character development, resilience, and community, while ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Education, Press Release
College of the Ozarks ranks No. 2 Best Bang for the Buck, No. 4 Best Bachelor’s College in WashingtoTuesday, September 23, 2025College of the Ozarks has been recognized among the nation’s top institutions in Washington Monthly’s 2025-26 college rankings. The College earned the No. 2 spot on the publication’s Best Bang for the Buck list, which highlights schools that help students from modest backgrounds earn affordable, marketable degrees. The rankings focus on social mobility, separating those measures from the ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Education, 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: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
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: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Economic, Human Interest
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
Tuesday, January 14, 2025Price 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 moreCategories: General News Article, Press Release
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
