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Experience the POWER of Worship Like Never Before
BLACK OAK AMP ANNOUNCEMENT: Experience the POWER of Worship Like Never Before – Crowder LIVE with Special Guest James River Worship at Black Oak Amphitheater Sunday June 22 [Lampe, MO – May 14, 2025]– Grammy-nominated Christian music artist Crowder takes the Black Oak Amp stage Sunday, June 22, with special guest James River Worship. Known for his innovative blend of folk, rock, electronic, and urban elements, Crowder has over 2.1 billion global streams, five No. 1 radio singles, five GRAMMY
College of the Ozarks Professor Jennifer Maloney receives The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Award
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Dr. Jennifer Maloney, associate professor of psychology, received The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award on May 10, 2025, at the 118th Commencement Ceremony at College of the Ozarks. The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award honors those professors who have demonstrated outstanding teaching ability and who have had a major impact on the lives and careers of their students. Honorees have shown exceptional interest in their students, have set an example
College of the Ozarks Professor Geoff Akers receives The Mildred Letton Wittick Professional Achieve
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Dr. Geoff Akers, professor of engineering, received The Mildred Letton Wittick Professional Award on May 10, 2025, at the 118th Commencement Ceremony at College of the Ozarks. The Mildren Letton Wittick Professional Achievement Award honors faculty members for their professional accomplishments, which may include research, publications, performance, creative productions, and service to professional organizations. Akers spent his recent sabbatical providing engineering support to
The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing at College of the Ozarks holds 16th annual Pinning and Bles
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 ceremony,18 students received a specifically designed pin that reflects the program’s five main pursuits of truth,
College of the Ozarks announces summer chapel time change
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 community. The time change also allows students to earn required chapel credit for the fall semester. “Moving
School of the Ozarks holds Commencement Ceremony for 26 students on May 10
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks held its Commencement Ceremony at Williams Memorial Chapel on Saturday, May 10, celebrating the graduation of 26 seniors. Of the graduating class, 17 students committed to furthering their education at College of the Ozarks. “This is the 13th commencement since School of the Ozarks reopened,” said Dr. Brad Dolloff, dean of School of the Ozarks. “The Class of 2025 set a goal of being known for their willingness to serve. They have definitely achieved that goal. It
College of the Ozarks student newspaper, “The Outlook,” honored with four journalism awards
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks student newspaper, “The Outlook,” has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists with four college journalism awards. The awards are for “The Outlook” student journalists’ work in the fall semester of 2024. Adam Roseberry ,junior, and Clay Steward, sophomore, both journalism majors, won first place in the category of “General News Reporting – Small Newspaper” for their stories covering an emergency management exercise at Silver Dollar
Students graduate debt free from College of the Ozarks during Commencement Ceremony, tomorrow, May 1
Nursing graduate Macy Landers realizes life-long dream POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 118th Commencement Ceremony tomorrow morning, May 10, at 10 a.m. in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex on the College campus. The ceremony will honor 328 graduating students: 79 Bachelor of Arts, 230 Bachelor of Science, and 19 Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is a ticketed event for graduates and their families. The top five majors of the graduating class are psychology, nursing, child
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Classics Boaters from 7 States to Cruise Table Rock Lake
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 event. This will be the 22nd Annual Classics Cruisin’ Table Rock Lake event. This year’s cruising starts with
College of the Ozarks reaffirms Sabbath observance, adjusts Sunday operations
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 final brunches being served on July 20, 27, and Aug. 3. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated brunch menu featuring timeless
20 years of Bluegrass & BBQ
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 names like “Queen of Bluegrass" and Grand Ole Opry member Rhonda Vincent with her band The Rage, Authentic
College of the Ozarks First Lady Laura Lacey Johnson releases “Steadfast: A Guided Prayer Journal”
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is pleased to announce the release of “Steadfast: A Guided Prayer Journal,” authored by Laura Lacey Johnson, First Lady of College of the Ozarks. Inspired by Colossians 4:2 – “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” – the journal encourages a rhythm of prayer through the structure of Pray. Watch. Thank. “Most of us want to be steadfast or faithful in our prayer lives, but sometimes we need a little help starting a conversation
College of the Ozarks hosts 31st Camp Lookout for area youth
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Camp Lookout, a community outreach program hosted by College of the Ozarks, will return for its 31st year of offering a free summer camp to children in Stone and Taney Counties. The theme for Camp Lookout this year is "Fueled," rooted in Hebrews 12:28, a verse which highlights the importance of serving the kingdom of God. Camp Lookout is hosted on the College of the Ozarks campus at the campgrounds, complete with an activities field, housing, and playgrounds. For the summer of
It’s a Three-Peat for Silver Dollar City
USA TODAY Readers Name Ozark Mountain Theme Park No. 1 OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (April 30, 2025) — Silver Dollar City is celebrating a first-ever three-peat, as the internationally-awarded 1880s theme park won the top spot as America’s “Best Theme Park” for the third year in a row, according to readers of USA TODAY in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The historic win follows four weeks of intense competition between twenty parks nationwide, including Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, LEGOLAND and
College of the Ozarks President Brad Johnson named to Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Class of M
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is proud to announce that its president, Dr. Brad Johnson, has been named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Men of the Year, an annual award honoring men across southwest Missouri who demonstrate outstanding leadership and impact in their communities and professions. Johnson was honored at the recognition event hosted by the Springfield Business Journal on April 24, 2025. Johnson became the 17th president of College of the Ozarks in 2022 and has
College of the Ozarks Concert Band to perform spring concert Friday, May 2
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Concert Band will perform the spring concert on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jones Auditorium. The performance is open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. “One of the aspects that really excites me about this concert is that we will be featuring two talented students from the band: Zane Kelley will be performing ‘Diversion,’ a concerto for alto saxophone and band, and Will Gentes will play a concerto for euphonium titled ‘Rhapsody for
Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake Sponsors Students and Teacher for Student Government Day
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake financially sponsored three students and one teacher from Stone County to spend the day at the Capitol. Monica Mueller from the Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake (TRL) in Branson West, MO chaperoned one teacher and three Galena High School (GHS) students from the Biology of Public Health class. Emma Childers, Galena’s Science teacher at the High School, attended with three of her students. Ms. Childers, Monica, Yvonne, Naomi, and Emma all
College of the Ozarks hosts biannual OWL Luncheon
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — On Thursday, April 10, 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 leadership by female students and other leaders of the community. The honored guest, Dr. Karla Eslinger, returned to her alma mater to give the keynote address at this event. Eslinger currently serves as the Missouri Commissioner for the Department of Elementary and Secondary
College of the Ozarks to present 'Folk & Form' Senior Art Exhibition
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks invites students, faculty, and the public to experience Folk & Form, a multi-medium showcase highlighting the creative accomplishments of this year’s graduating studio art majors. The exhibition will open with a reception on Monday, April 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Boger Art Gallery on the College campus. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibit title, Folk & Form, was chosen by the students and reflects their shared exploration of
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates Another Successful Week Serving Hundreds of Including the Daytona 500, Gasparilla Music Festival and more!
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Price 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!
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Price 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
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Ollis/Akers/Arney Named as a Top Insurance Workplace by Insurance Business America
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 of operations. “With targeted selection interviewing, we’re trying to get an idea of how a person is going to
