College of the Ozarks to host 47th annual auction
POINT 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 and antiques. The sale will continue until the last item is sold. Highlights for this year’s auction
Stone County Ambulance District Begins Construction of New Station in Crane, MO
STONE 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 Crane EMS, LLC. The ambulance district, which was officially formed on August 22, 2024, began collecting sales
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The Shepherd of the Hills to honor former cast members at Hall of Fame Inductee Celebration
The 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 in 2025, The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama has been a cornerstone of Branson’s live entertainment
Big Cedar Lodge Announces 2026 Wellness in Nature Retreat Expert Lineup
Nestled 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 evenings, whimsical Christmas light tours, and a sound bath concert. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn
Big Cedar Lodge Announces 2026 Wellness in Nature Retreat Expert Lineup
Nestled 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 evenings, whimsical Christmas light tours, and a sound bath concert. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn
An Extra Special Christmas Night’ set for Nov. 7 at Silver Dollar City
Event 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 that combines festive fun and meaningful giving.Guests of the fundraiser will: Enjoy all the sights and
College of the Ozarks hosts Fall 2025 Career Expo
POINT 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 admissions. The organizations in attendance included an array of employers and graduate schools located in
College of the Ozarks theatre students to present Carlo Goldoni’s “The Servant of Two Masters,” adapted and directed by Holli Segura
POINT 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 performance is as follows: $15 for adults$10 for seniors, children under 18, and non-College of the Ozarks
Bank Hosts Rise & Shine Event – Honors Veterans
(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 Bill Jones, CEO. “Their service to country and community remind us of the true meaning of commitment, and we
College of the Ozarks hosts 18th Annual White Coat Ceremony
POINT 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 The Keeter Center. The junior students received a white New Testament Bible and a white rose along with their
College of the Ozarks to host Hunter Education Course for Missouri National Youth Guard, Oct. 25
POINT 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 practice their shooting skills with pellet guns.Participants should register by Oct. 3, 2025 at
College of the Ozarks receives No. 1 Best Performers on Social Mobility in the Midwest and No. 2 Mos
POINT 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. For more than four decades, U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings have guided millions of students
College of the Ozarks dairy takes home top awards at Missouri State Fair and Ozark Empire Fair
POINT 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. Senior Layla Giorgianni, mathematics education major; senior Morgan Westerman, animal science major; junior Dally
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Hope Counseling Center Invites Local Businesses to “Work the Slipper Shift” for Mental Health Awaren
Branson, 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 health awareness.Wearing slippers symbolizes the comfort and security that good mental health brings. By joining
C of O hosts biannual OWL Luncheon
POINT 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 speaker. Robertson is a leadership and communication coach, keynote speaker, and story strategist who helps leaders
College of the Ozarks hosts Character Camp for fall 2025 incoming Freshmen
College 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 providing students with a support system that carries them into their first year. Each participant is placed into a
College of the Ozarks ranks No. 2 Best Bang for the Buck, No. 4 Best Bachelor’s College in Washingto
College 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 main list of four-year institutions. In addition, College of the Ozarks was named the No. 4 Best Bachelor’s
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