Connecting the People, Places, Businesses and Culture of the Ozarks for more than 23 years

Since 2001, Show Me The Ozarks Magazine has showcased what makes the four-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 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.

Show Me 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!

Spring, Sunshine and Show Me The Ozarks

Don’t forget, you only have until April 6 to submit photos for our 23rd Annual 4-States Baby Contest. The entry fee is $10 and all money raised benefits our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. CMN is such a blessing to local children and families who need medical assistance, equipment and specialty care.

In this month’s issue, we’re featuring McDonald County. You might remember we featured that county in the December 2024 issue, but we changed our editorial calendar for 2025 and moved McDonald County to April instead of December so we can share stories about that county’s many outdoor activities.

We’re also featuring several stories about local non-profits. Building Bridges is giving people the tools they need to learn how to break the poverty cycle. Our local branch of FosterAdopt Connect covers many counties in our area and strives to help families and children facing uncertain futures. And Peterson Outdoor Ministries broke ground on a lodge that will further their mission to serve injured and recovering veterans and their families, first responders, and youth and adults with disabilities or serious illnesses.

I’m so excited to share our cover story with you. Zach Davidson played Webb City Football under Coach John Roderique a few years ago. Zach’s hard work and perseverance paid off when he heard his name called at the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent a year with the Minnesota Vikings and has been on the Buffalo Bills football team since. I love stories like that, where someone local makes big dreams happen with the support of family, friends and their community.

It’s finally spring, so be sure to take your new issue of Show Me The Ozarks Magazine outside with you so you can read all the latest while enjoying sunshine and great temperatures.

Sincerely,

 Wendy Brunner, Publisher/Editor 

[email protected] 

P.O. Box 3325 • Joplin, MO 64803 

844.417.SMTO (7686)