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
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What began as a fundraiser for the Osage Beach Fire Department has grown into an event of amazing popularity — probably because it has kept its focus on one thing: racing fast boats on the Lake! This event has drawn hundreds of thousands of people to the Lake who may have never visited our area […]
Born in St. Charles, Missouri, Jennifer is the youngest child with three older brothers. Her mother was delighted to do girly things indoors instead of watching boys’ sporting events in all types of weather. Jennifer won that first pageant and went on to win many more. As a child, she competed in both glitzy and […]
