Advertising – Publication – Show Me The Ozarks Magazine – Joplin MO

Serving Advertisers & Readers – 4 State Areas

Since 2001, Show Me The Ozarks Magazine has boldly and uniquely showcased the people, places and events that make the 4-States such a fantastic place to live, work, play and visit.

We continue to celebrate with you, our loyal readers and advertisers, all that makes our region so exceptional. The sights and the sounds. The parks and the trails. The dining. The shopping. The sports and the theatre. The nightlife and the day trips. The rich heritage and the promising future.

ShowMe The Ozarks Magazine promises to provide you with the highest possible level of quality, integrity and professionalism possible. If you have a story that you’d like to share with our readers, or if you have comments, questions or suggestions, we would like to hear from you!

!Editor’s Letter

Capturing the Essence

Essence means the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its character. Each month, SMTO has the privilege of capturing what makes our communities unique and the hearts of the individuals who make our communities strong. Our March edition represents the character of our region.

Essence of Beauty. The landscape of our region is one of the most beautiful in the nation. Whether it is our rolling hills or beautiful lakes, a drive through our countryside will catch the eye of any passerby. Each year, we host a nature contest to benefit Wildcat Glades Friends Group, and our 11th Annual Photo Contest brought in over 100 entries. Congratulations, Mike Ritzman, for taking the cover, and congratulations all the photographers who entered. Browse pages 58-63 to see the beauty of our region and the talent of those behind the camera.

Essence of Success. In our Women to Watch, you can find women who believed they could and did. These women are passionate about their communities, determined to serve and inspire us all to go after our dreams. They are proven leaders in their industry. We appreciate the women we featured and all women who make a difference every day. Turn to pages 30-38 to learn about these women to watch!

Essence of Community. Community is the act of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. The common goal of the communities we serve is to make our region the best it can be. We want to support our schools to offer the strongest education. We want to support our local businesses to grow our industry. We support our health care, our local non-profits and each integral piece of our puzzle to be, to give and to have the best for our current and future generations. This month, we celebrate Joplin’s 148th birthday. Scroll through pages 39-58 to be reminded of what and who makes our home great!  

Essence of History. We cannot look forward until we are able to look back, and the future of Webb City is bright! On pages 72-85, we share the beauty, history and charm of the town just north of Joplin. We bring you 25 Reasons to Fall in Love with Webb City, we interview the Webb City fire chief, we spotlight local businesses and share with you all you need to know about the Webb City Farmers Market. Plan a day trip to Webb City as you flip through our pages!

Essence of Time. Our March edition is complete with feature articles, events for the whole family to enjoy and tips from professionals to improve your quality of life. Time is of the essence. Let’s not wait to be, see and do all that makes our hearts content. SMTO hopes to make your today the best it can be to build your best tomorrow. Let’s start today!

Enjoy and happy spring!

Lee Radcliff