About – Show Me The Ozarks Magazine

We are more than a magazine… we are filled with many entertaining, informative reads and beautiful photography!

Show Me the Ozarks Magazine has been highlighting the best of the Ozarks since 2001! We are a locally-owned and operated publication dedicated to connecting our readers to the culture, places, people and businesses of the four-states.

Each month, we feature a different city or town, helping our readers discover what’s new and hidden gems throughout the Ozarks. Pick up your copy today, so you don’t miss a thing!

We Are Community Driven

Our Annual Nature, Baby & Pet Cover Contests raise thousands of dollars each year to benefit local charities and nonprofits.

May 2023 Cover

THE SHOW ME STAFF

PUBLISHER/EDITOR
Wendy Brunner

PUBLISHER
Kevin Elrod

ADVERTISING MANAGER
Joely Edwards

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Kelley Talent

SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR/MARKETING ASSISTANT
Cheryl Franklin

STAFF WRITERS
Bridget Bauer, Jeff Cantrell, Joely Edwards, Amy Howe, Holly Hukill, Don Lowe, Bradley Morris, Kristi Spencer, Larry Whiteley

PHOTOGRAPHER
Mandy Edmonson

DISTRIBUTION
Kevin Elrod
Gary and Desma Sisco

Find Our Magazine at These Locations

Joplin, MO

4th St. Bowl
Arvest Bank
Big R’s BBQ
Blacklist Ink
Blackthorn Pizza
Blue Moon Boutique
Candy House Gourmet
Caroline’s
Casa Montez
Club 1201
Club 609
Community Bank & Trust
Crabby’s
Derailed Commodity
Duquesne City Hall
Fairfield Inn
Food 4 Less
Golden Corral
Great Plains Credit Union
Guaranty Bank
Gusano’s Pizza
Hackett Hot Wings
Hampton Inn
Henkle Ace Hardware
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Homewood Suites
Import Warehouse
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
Joplin City Hall
Joplin Floor Designs
Joplin Supply Co.
LaQuinta
Local Color Art Gallery
McAlister’s Deli
Microtel Inn & Suites
Miss Daisy’s
Missouri Welcome Center
Mythos
Name Brand Clothing
Oasis Salon & Day Spa
People’s Bank of Seneca
Pinnacle Bank
Red Onion
Red Onion Espressoria
Residence Inn
Sakura
Salon Brands
Southside Antique Mall
Southwest Missouri Bank
Spiva Center for the Arts
Suzanne’s Natural Foods
The Curly Willow
The Run Around
Town Place Suites
US Bank
Walgreens on Main Street
Wildcat Glades

Arma, KS

Albers Marine
Forever Flowers

Baxter Springs, KS

Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce
Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum
Baxter Springs Public Library
King CashSaver
Downstream Casino & Resort
Route 66 Visitors Center
Wolkar Drug

Columbus, KS

Apple Market
Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Girard, KS

Girard Chamber of Commerce
G&W Foods

Parsons, KS

King CashSaver
Parsons Chamber of Commerce

Pittsburg, KS

Celebrations by Lori
Dillons
Drop the H Brewery
Embellish Boutique
GNBank
Kansas Crossing Casino
Little Shop of Flowers
Meadowbrook Mall
Paradise Mall
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg Memorial Hall
Ron’s IGA
Sara Loree’s Bridal

Anderson, MO

Alps Drug
Anderson Floral
Arvest Bank
Brady’s Jewelers
City of Anderson
Community Bank & Trust
Discount Dollar
First Community Bank
Golden Rose Flea Market
Mustang Bistro
Poppy’s Donuts
Rags to Riches

Aurora, MO

Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Aurora City Hall
Aurora License Office
Aurora Public Library
First Independent Bank

Carl Junction, MO

Bruner Pharmacy
Bulldog Drive-in
Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce
Carl Junction Community Center
Community Bank & Trust
DriftAway Day Spa
Harp’s
MiToritos Mexican Restaurant
New Aire Fireplace Systems & Wood Fire Ovens
Surplus USA
The Vogue Boutique

Carthage, MO

Arvest Bank
Big Dog Boutique
Carthage Chamber of Commerce
Carthage Hardware
Cherry’s
Experience Carthage
Florette by Countryside
G3 Entertainment
Guaranty Bank
King CashSaver
Koka Art and Design
Mis Arcos Mexican Restaurant
Revel Boutique
Sirloin Stockade
Southwest Missouri Bank
United Missouri Bank
US Bank
Wilkinson’s Pharmacy

Goodman, MO

1st Community Bank

Jane, MO

1st Community Bank
Boonslick Lodge
Macadoodles
The Jane Store

Lamar, MO

ARVEST Bank
Barton County Courthouse
Community National Bank
Lamar Bank & Trust
Rough Country Primitives

Liberal, MO

Mary’s Flower Cart Café

Monett, MO

Monett Public Library

Mt. Vernon, MO

Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Vernon/Miller Public Library

Neosho, MO

Arvest Bank
Briar & Thistle
Cash Saver
Clay Cup
Family Market
First Community Bank
Guaranty Bank
Magnolia & Sunshine
Miss Daisy’s
Mitchell’s Drug Store
Mitchell’s on the Blvd
MO Joe’s
Neosho Chamber of Commerce
Neosho City Hall
Neosho Public Library
Newton County Courthouse
Oriental House
Pro Lube
Rowe Boutique
Sam’s Cellar
Southwest Missouri Bank
US Bank

Pierce City, MO

1st State Bank
Flummerfelt Grocery Store

Pineville, MO

Cornerstone Bank
Haven 55
McDonald County Chamber of Commerce
McDonald County Historical Society
McDonald County Telephone Co.
Pineville Bowl
Pineville City Hall
Pineville License Bureau

Seneca, MO

Indigo Sky Casino
Peoples Bank of Seneca
Praters Pharmacy
Seneca City Hall

Webb City, MO

Alice CBD
Always Buying Books
Arvest Bank
Blue Water Pool & Spa
Express RX
Ghetto Tacos
Granny Shaffer’s
Henkle Ace Hardware
Joplin Regional Airport
Metro Appliances
Ozark Nursery
Pinnacle Bank
Sleep Inn & Suites
Soar Trampoline Park
Society
Southwest Missouri Bank
Spencers’ Sweet Call
Tee Time
Wayside Furniture
Webb City Chamber of Commerce
Wig N’ Out Boutique
Woody’s Smokehouse

Fairland, OK

Mr. D’s One Stop

Grove, OK

Grove Chamber of Commerce
Har-Ber Village
Harps
Honey Creek Marina
Lendonwood Gardens
Muddy Pearl
Zena Suri Alpacas

Miami, OK

Coleman Theatre
Miami Visitor Center
Turnpike Travel Center

Wyandotte, OK

River Bend Hotel
Turners Tastee Table Treats