Magazine News
Local Entrepreneurs Bring Tee Time to the Area
By Kristi Spencer The latest addition to the area's entertainment scene, Tee Time, quickly became the talk of the town when it opened June 27. Located in Webb City, Missouri, Tee Time offers a range of activities year-round for all ages. Whether you are an avid...
Barco Drive-In Overcomes Challenging Times to Remain Destination for Movie Goers
By Don Lowe As Barco Drive-In in Lamar, Missouri, celebrates nearly 75 years of bringing family entertainment to life for people throughout Barton County and beyond, it’s clear this remains a desirable destination that has persevered through unexpected challenges the...
Celebrating the Athletes at Special Olympics Kansas
By Ann Leach The participating athletes are fresh off the track from the Kansas State Special Olympics Games and they are still celebrating. “The state competitions are a highlight for not only our athletes but also our volunteers,” Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS)...
Fun and function come together at Sunny Daze Ceramics
Featuring Southeast Kansas By Ann Leach As we embrace the final six months of 2024, where do you plan to be at year’s end? Pittsburg, Kansas, Potter Sylvia Grotheer can tell you her plan: to not fail at running a new business, continue sharing her love for clay...
Smokey Racks BBQ: A Triumph of Flavor This National Grilling Month
By Amy Howe Smokey Racks BBQ is more than just a restaurant—it’s a testament to passion, resilience and the love of great food. Founded in a humble garden shed by Jared Sharpe, Smokey Racks has evolved into a beloved barbecue haven under the stewardship of Celeste...
Discovering the Custom Experience at Comeau Jewelry
By Amy Howe Situated in the vibrant community of Pittsburg, Kansas, with a second location in Joplin, Missouri, Comeau Jewelry has been a beacon of elegance and craftsmanship for over two decades. This family-owned business, spearheaded by Chad and Jill Comeau, has...
Fostering Connections: Cultivating Love and Support FOR Foster Families
By Amy Howe An organization is making a profound difference in the lives of foster and adoptive families in Southeast Kansas. Fostering Connections, founded by Lacy Nickelson in 2018, has been providing hope and support while bridging the gap between community...
Connect2Culture presents JOMO Jammin’ in July
Things are heating up outside, but music festival goers will enjoy the cool sounds of regional bands performing inside the Beshore Performing Arts Center. Audiences will celebrate two regional bands on each of four Saturdays in July: the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th....
From Modern Marine to Colonial Solidier: Dustin’s Journey of Living History
By Amy Howe Nestled in the heart of Pittsburg, Kansas, Dustin Strong’s story is one of dedication, transformation and an unwavering commitment to history. At 52, this former United States Marine sergeant has traded his modern military life for reenactments of...
Rachel Cabral: Creating is a Family Affair
By Ann Leach The family that creates together has fun together, and self-taught artist Rachel Cabral credits her parents’ support as integral to her artistic success. “They were my first supporters,” she says. “I have two young children, so I am not able to paint...
Cassie Garrett: Bringing Her Whole Heart to Running
By Ann Leach With a strong history of cardiac disease among the females in her family, along with her education and role as a nurse practitioner, Cassie Garrett is committed to staying as healthy as she can for as long as she can. “My mom and my grandma both passed...
152nd Quapaw Powwow: A Generational Gathering
By Don Lowe The past, present and future of the Quapaw Nation comes alive early next month when the 152nd annual Quapaw Powwow takes center stage with its featured dancing customs. “The dance is a generational gathering for parents and their children, along with...
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...