Magazine News
The Anchor at Shangri-La
By Kathleen Swift Shangri-La Resort on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is a premier golf resort known for its 27 holes of championship golf and luxury 119-room resort hotel. With the addition of The Anchor, an 11,000-square-foot indoor facility, Shangri-La is now a prime...
Singing That Sweet Music
By Kathleen Swift Photos by Artistic Expressions Photography “We knew at a young age he was going to do something; we just didn’t know what it was going to be,” said Christina Leggett about her son, Dillon. Dillon Leggett is well-known in the area as a local musician....
Taking You Where You Want to Go!
By Kathleen Swift June 1, 2021, will bring exciting changes to the Joplin Regional Airport. On that day, Joplin will have new air service with United Airlines to three new hubs: Chicago, Denver and Houston. “This is an exciting time with three great hubs for the...
Nothing Can Stop Their Love
By Kathleen Swift Photos by Bokeh “It all started with a bowl of chips and salsa,” said Kaitlin Farley. “Isn’t that where all love stories start?” “Our love story began in February 2018, at Cactus Grill in Kansas City at a small table in the corner of the restaurant,”...
‘Welcome’ Addition to Lendonwood Gardens Make Guests Feel Even More at Home
By Don Lowe As area residents and out-of-towners alike explore Lendonwood Gardens in the coming weeks and months, they’ll likely feel even more at home thanks to the newly constructed welcome center designed to help get their tour off to a delightful start. When...
Bottled Poetry
By Kathleen Swift Photos by Artistic Expressions Photography “I’ve always said that wine is bottled poetry,” remarked Tina Kennedy. “It creates atmosphere, a certain feeling, depending on who you are with and what you pair it with.” Kennedy should know since she and...
A Gathering Place: Chapters Bookstore in Miami, OK
By Carole J. White If colorful art, lively music, a passion for reading and stimulating conversations form the heartbeat of Miami, Oklahoma, then Chapters Bookstore on Main Street reflects Miami’s soul. More than a bookstore, more than a gift shop, more than a...
A Spirit that Says ‘Welcome’ to Everyone is the Mindset of Joplin Area Welcome Club
By Don Lowe Over the past four decades, the Joplin Area Welcome Club (JAWC) has primarily focused on helping ensure that as newcomers transition to this Southwest Missouri community, their relocation is made easier and smoother than it might have been otherwise....
Jim Adams for Mental Health Awareness Month
Article and Photo by Amy Howe A husband, father, deer hunter, bass fisherman, barbecue griller, car dealer and a suicide survivor. That is how Jim Adams describes himself. Diagnosed with cyclonic major depressive episodes, Jim has learned to cope with his mental...
Big Bass Bash Fishing Tournament – Takes Center Stage on Grand Lake
by Don Lowe Once again, Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees in Grove, Oklahoma, is gearing up for a fantastic weekend of competitive fishing with its seventh annual Big Bass Bash set to take place Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23, with more than 1,000 anglers ready to...
19th Annual 4-States Baby Contest
By Kathleen Swift Adorable is the word to describe this year’s entries in the 19th Annual Show Me The Ozarks Magazine’s Baby Contest. These sweet baby photos will bring a smile to your face. All of the entry fees from the contest go directly to our local Children’s...
10 Years Stronger – Joplin Proud hosts events in observance of the 10-year anniversary of Joplin tornado
By Savanah Mandeville At approximately 5:41 pm May 22, 2011, an EF-5 tornado touched down at the western edge of Joplin city limits. In that moment, life in Joplin immediately changed. The Joplin tornado destroyed 7,500 houses, inflicted over 1,000 injuries and took...
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...