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BOLIVAR, MO – Missouri’s signature family festival combining fun activities with a celebration of the  state’s beef industry – Missouri Beef Days – returns to Bolivar May 4-11, 2024. This year’s event will  host a full slate of events including a concert by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils.  more

The Ozarks have always been known as a region for Ozark Mountain music; bluegrass. For decades, folks have flocked to Missouri for picking and grinning at some of the finest modern bluegrass venues. High upon that list of stages is the one at Starvy Creek in Conway, Mo. more

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 Wynn Award recipients, which recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of women’s sports. more

Students can now apply for $1.7 million in scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. By completing the CFO’s new universal application, students can more efficiently apply for scholarship opportunities. Students can begin the process at cfozarks.org/applyforscholarships. more

In an effort to further support of non-profit organizations in and around the Webster County area, the Marshfield Area Community Foundation hosted the first Non-profit Networking event of the year at the Marshfield Assembly of God Fellowship Hall. more

The first Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce networking event of the year took place last Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Webster Electric. Dozens attended the Lunch & Learn meeting and heard from Better Business Bureau’s Pamela Hernandez as she shed light on the significant role of the BBB and how small businesses could leverage their participation for growth and success. more

The Webster County Democrats Club has planned a February meeting with an updated list of the democrats running for office in Webster County, including Michele Day for Webster County District 3 Nursing Board, Jed Fisher for Marshfield Mayor, Susan Keene for Niangua School Board, Jeanette Cass for Missouri’s US Congressional Dist. 4 and Missi Hesketh for Missouri’s US Congressional Dist. 7. more

Whether or not a groundhog can predict weather is questionable, but this animal has other characteristics that make it an interesting member of Missouri’s wildlife world. more

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will no longer support free COVID-19/FLU/RSV testing events after March 31st, 2024. more

When you hear the term dog rescue what does that conjure up? Once upon a time the term dog rescue would make you think of a last resort for broken or discarded dogs. The rescue landscape has transformed drastically over the years. Today, we can safely say that defining rescue dogs as inferior has been debunked, paving the way for a more accurate understanding of some of the really great dogs available filling our rescues either in shelters or foster based programs. more

Fordland Clinic proudly announces that it recently met the high level of standards required to receive Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model recognition following an evaluation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). more