Ollis/Akers/Arney Employee Receives Statewide Insurance Customer Service Award, Third Time in Four Years
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research announced that Ashlae Cook, Commercial Risk Account Manager with Ollis/Akers/Arney is the 2020 Missouri recipient of the Outstanding CSR of the Year award. Cook is the third Ollis/Akers/Arney employee to receive the statewide distinction since 2016 for demonstrating outstanding service and professionalism within the insurance community. The award includes a $2,000 cash prize.“Being in the industry for 13 years, with everchanging
Autumn Daze in Downtown Branson
More Access for Women’s Care
Dr. Charles Albritton, OB/GYN, begins offering appointments in Branson SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Nov. 4, 2019) – Branson-area women will soon have a close-to-home option for obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) care as Dr. Charles Albritton begins offering local appointments. “We heard from women in the Branson area that it would be nice to have more OB/GYN care options without always driving to Springfield,” said Amanda Gooch, vice president of operations for Mercy Women and Children. “Dr. Albritton was more
College of the Ozarks to launch fall semester today, Aug. 24
Students return to in-person classes POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks students will return to their college workstations on Monday Aug. 24, and classes will resume Tuesday, Aug. 25. With more than 1,500 students enrolled, COVID-19 guidelines are in place to protect everyone’s health and safety. The Summer Work Education Program was successful and has set the stage for the return of students for fall. Because C of O is a work college, and students work to offset the cost of their tuition, the
Ryan Allison Joins Ollis/Akers/Arney Team
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Ryan Allison joined Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance and Business Advisors as an Employee Benefits Advisor and employee-owner June 2020. Allison is responsible for the design and implementation of employee benefit programs to enhance his client’s ability to attract and retain the best talent. He will serve clients throughout Missouri focusing primarily in the southwest region.“I was looking to do what I’m naturally good at, which is building relationships and truly helping employers at whatever
College of the Ozarks hosted Character Camp for the Fall 2020 incoming class Aug. 17-23, 2020
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted Character Camp, an orientation program for incoming students, from Aug. 17-23, despite uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Character Camp places the incoming class of students into small cohorts known as families. Each family is led by a male and female upperclassmen student identified as a “Mom” and “Pop.” Families consist of approximately 10 students, and this fall the incoming class had 36 families. The fall Character Camp schedule
Temporary full road closure of Highway 165/265 over Table Rock Dam
BRANSON, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled a full road closure from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Sept. 16 through Sept. 17, and Sept. 22 through Sept. 23 for Hwy 165/265 over Table Rock Dam to facilitate the heavy equipment needed for the installation of an intake gate on the dam. The closure has been coordinated with local emergency and law enforcement agencies. Please plan an alternate route through this area during the road closure. Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Table Rock
Silver Dollar City's Mystic River Falls Now Open!
60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee CelebratesTallest Drop Adventure Water Ride(7/20/2020, Branson, Missouri) With great anticipation of Silver Dollar City’s 2020 promise to present The Tallest Drop on a Water Raft Ride in the Western Hemisphere, Mystic River Falls is now open. The water adventure includes winding, roaring rapids set in an authentic Ozarks mountainous river theme, culminating with a waterfall drop that sends riders down more than four stories of splashing, rafting, family fun. A