Around The Ozarks Mornings
Get Ready for Summer: Sports, Jobs, and Camps with the Park Board! ☀️⚾
The weather is warming up, and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board is officially ramping up for a busy summer season! Whether you’re looking to get on the field, land a summer job, or find the perfect camp for your kids, there’s something for everyone: Summer Sports Leagues: Don't miss out! Registration for summer baseball and softball (including T-ball "Sluggers") ends soon! Now…
Throwback for a Cause: The 11th Annual Purple Party 💜
Dust off your leg warmers and neon—the Purple Party is back! This high-energy, 80s-themed bash is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Harmony House, which is celebrating an incredible 50 years of serving survivors in our community. Grace sat down with Carl and Quinlan to talk about why this "rock show" atmosphere is so vital for their mission. Beyond the party, Harmony House is highlighting…
Greg Warren is Coming to the Gillioz!
St. Louis native and Mizzou All-American wrestler Greg Warren is bringing his "Impulse Buy Tour" to the Gillioz Theatre this Saturday, April 11! In his latest interview with Around the Ozarks Mornings, Greg chats with Grace about: His Wrestling & Band Roots: How he balanced being a varsity wrestler and a first-chair clarinetist. Working with Nate Bargatze: His role as the announcer for…
NFL Legend Rob Gronkowski is Coming to Springfield! 🏈
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is hosting its 26th Annual Steak & Steak Dinner on April 7th at University Plaza. NFL champion Rob Gronkowski is the guest of honor to help support a mission that reaches nearly 6,000 local youth every year. Grace sat down with Amber Alcorn to talk about how this massive night fuels a "home away from home" for our community's kids. What is a…
Community Strong: Supporting Our Fallen Heroes
The way the Ozarks shows up for one another is something special. What started as a small idea to honor Deputy Gabriel Ramirez and Deputy Michael Hislope - two heroes we tragically lost in the line of duty, has exploded into a massive community-wide fundraiser. Heather Davis from Vineyard Market sat down with Grace to talk about how this event moved from a local shop to the Ozark Mountain Sports…
Immediate Support for Fallen Heroes: The Greene County 100 Club 🚔🚒
When a tragedy happens in law enforcement or the fire service, the Greene County 100 Club steps in to make sure the family never has to worry about things like the mortgage while they are in shock. Grace sat down with Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams and Board President Kim Roberts to talk about their mission to provide a check—no strings attached—within the first 24 hours of a…
Milk, Eggs, & 5 Generations of Grit: The Justin Raef Story
Justin Raef is a fifth-generation dairyman and poultry producer from Lebanon, Missouri, whose family has been working the same land since 1916. He brings a collection of stories that define the grit of rural life, including the time he was only eight years old and sneaking out of the house at 4:00 AM to beat his grandpa to the milk barn. It's a raw and honest look at the kind of persistence it…
Early Detection & Local Support: How BCFO Helps Families Fight Breast Cancer
“We want to ease the burden so the family can focus on fighting the disease.” ❤️ Grace recently caught up with Joe and Meagan from the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) to talk about the incredible work they are doing right here in our community. From paying mortgages and car insurance for those in treatment to providing FREE screening mammograms for the underinsured, BCFO is a…
In the Weeds with the Missouri Department of Conservation
Join Grace from as she sits down with Sara Karnes from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to explore the exciting lineup of events happening this month. Whether you're a nature lover, a hobbyist, or just looking for a fun family outing, there's something for everyone in the Ozarks. Virtual Learning from Anywhere Can't make it to a physical location? MDC has you covered with a…
BulkLoads: Connecting Small Truckers to Big Opportunity
Agriculture doesn’t move without trucks... and most of us never think about that. In this episode, Jamie Johansen talks with Jared Flinn, co-founder of BulkLoads, about the side of agriculture that keeps everything running behind the scenes. Jared shares how working in grain logistics opened his eyes to a bigger opportunity: helping small, independent trucking companies stay profitable and…