First Responders
The uniformed heroes of our communities. First Responders are what keep our communities able to function in a fun and safe manner. Special thanks to the Lake of the Ozarks and Missouri State Park Departments.
Dante Hall
After a star-studded NFL career; the chiefs’ beloved X-Factor, Dante Hall, is now focusing on family (and golf). Thought of as the unknown variable, Hall was a crucial element of the team.
The Legend of Santa Claus
He’s the holly; white-bearded, portly legend that most of us were raised to know and love. Living at the North Pole, he works year-round with a team of elves to create enough Christmas toys to deliver to good boys and girls as an example of giving on the eve of the birth of Christ
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.
2022 HK’s Celebrity Host: Dante Hall
In the sports world, INJURY is as good as a four-letter word. However, for former Kansas City Chiefs all-time great wideout and kick returner extraordinaire Dante Hall, a particular injury he faced some 15 years ago was actually a blessing in disguise. Without it, he wouldn’t be this year’s celebrity host for HK’s 43rd annual…
Instinct to Impact: Miss Missouri Callie Cox
“Wellness is multi-faceted,” Callie highlights. “It’s being spiritually, physically, and mentally well. It’s finding my rhythm and rituals that give me a breather before I go out to start my day. I love my slow mornings drinking my coffee.” “I love being able to move my body and remembering that I’m fortunate to be able…
Kansas City Chiefs: Commitment to Community Care
Throwing, catching and celebrating the value of giving. The Chiefs’ mission is to win with character, unite our community, honor tradition and inspire their fans. With each game played and each fan enabled by their time and generosity, the Chiefs Kingdom is strengthened and remains a strong beacon for others. The Super Bowl Champions Kansas…
Miss Missouri Simone Esters: Before and Beyond Her Crown
With each sip of her morning tea, Simone Esters awakens to a brand-new day. Often, it’s a sparkling day sporting her glamorous tiara and sash, as she’s currently Miss Missouri and Miss America 2.0 second runner-up. Her day is typically brimming with myriad activities, people and purpose. Her daily wellness routine is resplendently simple, yet…