College of the Ozarks breaks ground on The Arthur and RuthAnn White Child Development Center
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks celebrated a significant milestone on May 4, with the groundbreaking of The Arthur and RuthAnn White Child Development Center, a new facility designed to expand and enhance care for the College’s youngest community members while providing hands-on learning opportunities for students. Several donors, faculty, staff, daycare student teachers, and daycare children attended the ceremony. Special remarks were made by Dr. Sue head, vice president of cultural affairs and
Forsyth closing the gap for childcare
A recent study found the need for infant and toddler care in Stone and Taney counties exceeds the number of available licensed slots by about 1,400 – a statistic that doesn’t come as a surprise to Forsyth Superintendent Dr. Jeff Mingus.“It was not unusual for us to get a call at least once a week from parents looking for childcare,” Mingus said as he walked the hall of the district’s newest facility – Forsyth Early Childhood Center. “We realized it was time for us to offer childcare for our area.”In
Branson Bank Partners with Legacy Academy Supporting Financial Literacy
(Branson, MO) In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Branson Bank visited the ninth-grade students at Legacy Academy to engage in meaningful conversations about practical money management and responsible financial decision-making. During the visit, AVP, Senior Business Relationship Banker, Norma Desrochers, introduced real-life financial scenarios designed to build practical knowledge and confidence. Topics included saving, budgeting, managing a first paycheck, and planning for major purchases such
