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Joplin Schools Nutrition Services Focused to Serve Students, Families in Time of Need
By Don Lowe Joplin Schools is working hard to ensure necessary nourishment to all students and families when they need it most as this continuing coronavirus crisis has forced regular classes to be cancelled through the remainder of this school year. While this is...
18th Annual 4-States Baby Contest
By Kathleen Swift Thanks all who entered Show Me The Ozarks Magazine’s 18th Annual Baby Contest and proved once again we do have the cutest babies here in the Four States! All of the entry fees from the contest go directly to our local Children’s Miracle Network...
Staying Active While at Home Some options while you’re stuck inside.
By Brad Morris, Brand Specialist In times like these, exercising and staying active are more important than ever. A lot of us are stuck at home, and staying active is one of the best tools we have to keep a good mood. Of course, these circumstances bring their own...
Peaceful Oklahoma alpaca ranch welcomes visitors from around the globe
By Savanah Mandeville • Photos by Mandy Edmonson Did you know there are famous alpacas? I didn’t know either until I chatted with Kathleen Callan, owner of Zena Suri Alpacas, and found out there was once a very magnificent champion alpaca named MacGyver who lived from...
Farm-to-Table – Shop local, eat local at Joplin Empire Market
By Savanah Mandeville • Photos by Mandy Edmonson Note: Empire Market is transitioning to online orders and curbside pickup only, for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak. (Starting Tuesday at 8 p.m through Thursday at 8 p.m) you'll be able to order from the...
The Best Kind of Change
By Kathleen Swift • Photo by Mandy Edmonson For years, Lori Marble was aware of every step she took. And sometimes those steps led to serious falls. “I have hemidystonia,” said Marble. “That means that there is a disconnect between my brain and the left side of...
Kiwanis – Building Community for 100 Years
By Kathleen Swift • Photo by Artistic Expressions Photography On April 1920, a group of Joplin businessmen organized to serve the community. The group formally became the third Kiwanis Club in Missouri May 17, 1920, joining groups in St. Louis and Kansas City. The...
The Creative Edge – The Documentarian Billy Wade captures public safety work, honors first responders
By Savanah Mandeville • Photos by Billy Wade There isn’t a dull moment in the life of Billy Wade. That’s because a given week for the photographer behind “4 States Fire and Emergency Photography” and “Missouri Redneck Storm Chasers” might include shooting a house...
At Your Service – Jonathan Dawson
By Kathleen Swift Jonathan Dawson is vice president and branch manager of the Zora branch of SMB. A native of Webb City, he graduated from Missouri Southern State University and earned a Masters of Business Administration from Missouri State University. “I came to...
Why I Run The Road of Recovery Running keeps Leigh Kelley strong, active after foot drop diagnosis
By Sarah Gooding • Photos by Mandy Edmonson When Leigh Kelley discovered running, it felt like a missing piece was put in place. She and her mom were long-time speed walkers, but Kelley got serious about running when she set her sights on the October 10, 2010,...
“Leave Your Worries at the Door!”
By Kathleen Swift Photos by Chris Cann Photography Ah, the Irish pub! Beer flowing, some lads singing in the corner and everyone is welcome. This month, you can find all that and more as Connect2Culture brings The Choir of Man to Joplin Memorial Hall March 10...
10th Annual Nature Photo Contest
The 10th annual Nature Photo Contest benefiting the Wildcat Glades Friends group garnered 72 outstanding entries this year. From idyllic landscapes to songbirds, waterfowl to rusty trucks, flowers to insects, nature and her beauty came alive in the photographs. Our...
Faces & Places
Grand Lake Association 65th Annual Banquet
The Grand Lake Association hosted its 65th annual banquet at 6:30 pm Monday, December 17, at River Bend Casino and Hotel, 100 Jackpot Drive in Wyandotte. The evening featured a cocktail hour beginning at 6 pm, dinner, remarks from GLA President Ray Claggett,...
Show Me The Ozarks Check Presentation for Hope 4You Breast Cancer Foundation
Show Me The Ozarks Magazine presented a check of $2,500 to the Hope 4You Breast Cancer Foundation. The magazine helped raise money by hosting the 9th Annual Pink Carpet Covers for a Cause Benefit held at Mercy Hospital Joplin. The all-day event took place in October...
Faces&Places – Freeman Health System Annual Volunteer Christmas Party
Freeman Health System hosted its annual volunteer Christmas party at 5:30 pm Thursday, December 13, at Freeman Business Center, 3220 McClelland Blvd., in Joplin. This special event is an opportunity for Freeman to honor the many volunteers who bring compassion and...
Carthage Chamber of Commerce: Casino Royale Banquet
We made it relatively unscathed through another holiday season. So, it’s time for a nice break, right? Not for long … It’s time to plan your finest retro James Bond-y type wear for the annual Chamber Banquet, this year with a Casino Royale theme. We’ll shine the...
Threads of Gold for Ronald McDonald House
Threads of Gold for Ronald McDonald House By Kathleen Swift For the past year, “Because of You” has become Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States expression of choice in celebration of the people who have supported its mission and its programs for the past...
Shred-a-Palooza
ShowMe CJ The Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Region M Solid Waste Management District, invites you to the second annual Shred-a-Palooza! This is your opportunity to safely dispose of personal and business documents, to safeguard your...
CHASE THE CHILL COMES TO JOPLIN
CHASE THE CHILL COMES TO JOPLIN It’s a simple concept: help the community chase away winter’s chill by spreading a little warmth to those who need it most. Citizens of Joplin will do just that during Chase the Chill, a free yarn bombing event that distributes...
2018 Apple Butter Makin’ Days Schedule
2018 Apple Butter Makin’ Days Schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Before dawn Apple Butter Makin’ begins on courthouse lawn Round Grove Baptist Church All day KIDZONE at Senior Center Parking Lot (north of the square) 6:30-9...
Downtown Joplin Alliance First Friday Wine Share
Downtown Joplin Alliance First Friday Wine Share The Downtown Joplin Alliance teamed up with Neal Group Construction to host the September First Friday Wine Share. The event was held at 215 S. Wall in a 107-year-old building that has recently been given a new...
Circles-Joplin Check Presentation
Circles-Joplin Check Presentation Three local organizations presented donations to Circles-Joplin at a special check presentation ceremony at 6 pm Thursday, August 30. Circles-Joplin is a non-profit organization aimed at eliminating poverty in the community....
Pink Ribbon Gala
Pink Ribbon Gala Three cheers to another beautiful evening honoring our sisters in pink! The seventh annual Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks Pink Ribbon Gala was held Friday, July 20, at 6 pm in the Grand Cedar Ballroom at Indigo Sky Casino. The evening featured...
Bros in Bras for a Cause
Bros in Bras for a Cause: McCune-Brooks Healthcare Foundation Benefit for Mammogram Program By Savanah Mandeville [[[Breakout box: When: Nov. 10 at 6:30 pm Where: Cherry’s - The Woodshed, 311 S. Main St., Carthage Tickets are...