College of the Ozarks students travel to Vietnam with Patriotic Education Travel Program
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Patriotic Education Travel Program recently took 20 students, seven Veterans and 10 staff and faculty members, on its sixth trip to Vietnam Dec. 9 – 22, 2025, to allow those attending to grow in a stronger understanding and respect for all those who served in the Vietnam War.The trip gave students the opportunity to reflect on some of the most significant moments in American history. This trip took students back to the 1960s and 1970s, when the United States
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Silver Dollar City Becomes Backdrop for National Christmas Movie from Great American Media
OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (January 13, 2026) — Cameras begin rolling today at Silver Dollar City, where production is underway on An Ozark Mountain Christmas, a new original Christmas movie from Great American Media set to air nationwide as part of the network’s Great American Christmas programming lineup later this year.Filmed after the park’s season officially ended, Silver Dollar City is extending its world-famous Christmas décor into January, keeping millions of lights glowing to transform the park into a
Heartfelt Deposits Campaign Raises over $34K for CAM
(Branson, MO) On Friday, January 9th, Branson Bank presented a check in the amount of $17,088.46 to Michele Dean, Executive Director of Christian Action Ministries (CAM) in response to the bank’s “Heartfelt Deposits” campaign. The overall dollars raised, from online and in person donations to CAM and $15,000 from Branson Bank, totaled $34,614.71. Last November, the community bank engaged support from the area to help raise dollars for CAM by initiating a match opportunity, where every dollar donated to
Branson Bank Announces Promotion of Jon Arnold to SVP
(Branson, MO) Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Arnold to Senior Vice President - Credit Administration and Risk Management. Arnold oversees the Credit and Loan Operations Departments and is involved in Enterprise Risk Management, Interest Rate Risk Modeling (IRRM), and Vendor Management. He also contributes to the bank’s Asset/Liability Committee, supports regulatory exams and loan related audits, and serves as Assistant Secretary to the Board of Directors. “Jon continues to
Jones Theatre Department performs preshow act for “PraiseFest Branson Christmas JOY!
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Dec. 10-11, The College of the Ozarks Jones Theatre Department performed a preshow act for “PraiseFest Branson Christmas JOY!” in Branson, Missouri. PraiseFest is a series of uplifting Christian music and worship events held at The Mansion Theatre throughout 2025. The Christmas edition was a holiday event featuring David Phelps, The Collingsworth Family, and the original Jubilee Christmas cast. Students enrolled in Acting 1 and Costume and Makeup classes participated in the show
College of the Ozarks students place wreaths at Arlington, show of support to benefit Wreaths Across
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks students traveled to Washington, D.C., in December to represent the College as part of its official sponsorship of Wreaths Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and remembering America’s fallen veterans. The group departed campus Dec. 12 and traveled from Springfield, Missouri, to Washington. While in the nation’s capital, students visited the National Archives to view the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the
Ollis/Akers/Arney Named in Top Five of America’s Best Workplaces
Ollis/Akers/Arney ranks as one of America’s Best Workplaces Top Ten employers, securing the 5th place ranking among medium companies nationwide. After three years as the #1 Best Place to Work in southwest Missouri administered by Best companies Group and hosted by Biz417, the company’s score qualified the insurance brokerage to compete on the national level.The 100% employee-owned company prioritizes culture, professional development, benefits and flexibility as hallmarks to retain and attract employees.
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