Category Archives: January – February

Mascot On a Mission

He’s known to build up and rally the Kansas City Chiefs fans on game day, jokingly tease 200-plus-pound football players on the field and bring laughter and entertainment to millions on national television as the Chiefs’ KC Wolf. Dan Meers, the man inside the mascot, is also known for his community support and rapport, as […]

A Foundation of Excellence

It is the early 1960s, Palmyra, New Jersey, was like most suburbs. Children were running from house to house and playing in the street. Deron Cherry, former free safety for the Kansas City Chiefs experienced many opportunities there during his youth.

The Tale of Ozark

When 20,000 men converged on lake Ozark to build the Bagnell Dam in the late 1920s, they couldn’t have foreseen the blank canvas they started with would create a beautiful lake destination for millions of people to enjoy long after they were gone. While Lake of the Ozarks has since built itself with the help […]

Mizzou Made

Football is a game of numbers: wins/losses, tackles, yards passing, and receiving yards, Mizzou is serious about football. Since 1890, the University of Missouri has been steeped in tradition; Marching MIZZOU, elaborate tailgating, Truman the tiger, stadium chants of MIZ-ZOU, the white-rocked “M” behind the end zone, the notorious fight song, and some fans may […]

Comfort and Joy

A holiday social is not complete without a sweet treat and a warm, cozy drink. With Ozark Cookie Company’s Cinnamon Whiskey Eggnog Cream Sandwich Cookie and 1932 Reserve’s  Wita’s Coffee, you are sure to satisfy your guests’ cravings.