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Turn Down the Noise
We live in a world that values productivity and efficiency, where every moment seems to be mapped out and planned. I’ll admit, I fall into this mindset sometimes too, thinking that the only worthwhile activities are those that can be precisely planned, calculated, and optimized. But the truth is, a life that is too structured is missing something vital: space for exploration.
We need room for discovery, for trying new things, for being a beginner. Sometimes, it’s in those unplanned moments where the most meaningful connections are made or the most precious of memories are created.
I’m a type-A personality. Actually, if there was a type AA personality, I think that would be a more accurate description. And while there are things that are certainly positive about this character trait, I’m also learning that to live life to the fullest, I need more balance.
In recent months, I’ve been reflecting on how my kids and I spend our time together. I’ve realized that our happiest moments often come when we step away from routines and just follow the natural flow of life for a while. Our “adventures” don’t always involve grand trips—they’re often as simple as playing a board game on the patio, hiking a new trail, or exploring a new part of town to find a quirky little café.
Whether it’s a spontaneous trip, a new hobby, or simply making time for those unstructured moments with the people you love, this issue is all about giving yourself permission to explore!
Let’s make space for the unexpected and the unexplored, and remember that it’s often in these moments that the richest experiences are formed.
Happy exploring and Happy Birthday, America!
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July 2026
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Garden Gate Provisions: Meeting Needs in Christian County
Garden Gate Provisions, a local nonprofit in Christian County, is committed to supporting those in need without red tape or judgement. The organization operates a food pantry six days a week, runs a thriving thrift store in downtown Ozark, and in 2026, launched a prom and school dance boutique. To date, they have provided over $1.8 million in support to the community, fostering a better life through caring and assistance. To learn more, visit gardengateprovisions.org
Show Me Chuy is a Summer Must
At Show Me Chuy, Chef Chuy turns two beloved cuisines into one unforgettable experience. This unique Springfield restaurant blends Italian classics with bold Mexican flavor, creating soulful dishes like Mexican lasagna, aguachile, and house-made pastas with a spicy twist. Not quite Mexican. Not quite Italian. Just pure fusion worth savoring. If it’s not already, be sure to add this to your summer “must-do” list! To learn more, visit showmechuy.com
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Summer is the perfect time to slow down and recharge—but your money doesn’t need to take the same break. While you’re enjoying long days, warm weather, and a well‐deserved pause, your finances can continue moving forward quietly and confidently.
Rather than letting your funds sit idle, consider placing them in high‐yield savings, certificates, and strategic financial plans designed to help you build momentum toward your next goal —whether that’s next summer’s getaway or long‐term financial growth.
Let your money stay productive while you unwind. A thoughtful savings strategy today can help you make an even bigger splash tomorrow.
Visit with our bankers to explore personalized options crafted with care, expertise, and your best interest at the center of every recommendation.
THE WORST KEPT SECRET
ARTICLE BY SPRINGFIELD CITY LIFESTYLE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESS WHITE
NBC’s TODAY celebrates Route 66’s centennial from the city where it all began
On April 30, NBC’s TODAY came to Birthplace Plaza to mark Route 66’s 100th anniversary, and Springfield showed up and showed out. Emmy-winning actor John Goodman joined the broadcast, and the crowd that had been gathering since 2:30 a.m. was ready for all of it.
Al Roker didn’t hide his surprise. “There’s this great influx of young energy here,” he told us. “It’s like I’m in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, only everybody’s clean.” Coming from Roker, that’s about as high a compliment as a city can receive.
Laura Jarrett felt the pull of the city’s history. “It’s still got the nostalgia, the Steak ‘n Shake from 1962, the original silver tray.” Dylan Dreyer summed it up: “There’s something reassuring about having the old mix with the new.”
Springfield’s food scene had its national moment too, from James Beardnominated Chef Calvin Davis of The Order at Hotel Vandivort to Leong’s cashew chicken, the dish Springfield invented and the country is still catching up to.
Roker called the Ozarks “the worst kept secret in America.” Dreyer is already planning to bring her kids back. For those of us who live here, that’s not a surprise. It’s just nice to hear.
Financial advisors Michael Sisney and Duke Carlton explore why patience, emotional discipline and valued guidance matter in today’s fast-moving investment landscape.
THE LONG GAME OF WEALTH
In a world where financial headlines move quickly and investment trends shift overnight, many of the principles behind building long term wealth remain surprisingly consistent. Understanding those fundamentals can help investors navigate an ever-changing financial landscape.
For Michael Sisney, CFP® and Duke Carlton, CFP®, financial advisors with Wealth and Investment Services at State Bank of Southwest Missouri and registered representatives of LPL Financial, helping clients navigate those principles often begins with perspective, patience and a clear financial planning strategy. One of the most common misunderstandings they encounter is the relationship between income and wealth.
“Income is not always associated with wealth,” Sisney says. Over the years, he has seen high income earners who are still carrying substantial debt, often because spending habits and lifestyle expectations can be difficult to adjust.
Building wealth over time, they explain, also requires patience and endurance. Long term investing can be especially difficult when markets are down, and emotions start to influence decision making. For that reason, they encourage clients to consider their investment goals, timeframe and risk tolerance, then stay focused on the plan.
Emotion, they note, plays a larger role in financial decisions than many people expect.
A portion of the Certified Financial Planner™ examination is dedicated to the psychology of financial planning, including behavioral finance, client and planner bias, and communication techniques. Sisney notes that many advisors spend a great deal of time helping clients manage emotions and behaviors that may conflict with their own investment goals.
In an era filled with financial advice across social media, they encourage investors to stay grounded in fundamentals.
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“BUILDING WEALTH OVER TIME REQUIRES PATIENCE, ENDURANCE
AND EMOTIONAL DISCIPLINE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MARKETS ARE DOWN AND INVESTORS ARE TEMPTED TO LET SHORT-TERM UNCERTAINTY INFLUENCE LONGTERM FINANCIAL DECISIONS.”
While social media may be a place to begin learning, they caution against treating a Reddit article, TikTok video, influencer or blogger as objective truth in the financial world. In most areas of life, they believe it is helpful to talk with a professional, especially when decisions are personal, long term or complex.
Values also play an important role in shaping financial decisions.
“Our values are a large part of who we are as people,” Carlton explains. Their role, he says, is to educate clients about products and investment opportunities that may fit their financial goals and plan, then help them understand options and weigh opportunity costs more clearly.
At the same time, they emphasize that financial discipline does not require sacrificing the present.
Both can exist together. Building good financial habits, even small ones, can compound over time. Sisney notes that once those habits are built and someone begins to reframe what money can do now and, in the future, the process can become more meaningful.
When it comes to getting started, Carlton often points to a quote that sits on his desk.
“When is the best time to plant an oak tree? Twenty-five years ago. When is the second-best time? Today.”
For many people, the first step may simply be developing a plan, learning more about investing or speaking with a valued advisor who can help bring clarity to the process.
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Route 66 Community
How people, not pavement, keep Route 66 alive, and how it has become the longest small town in America
ARTICLE BY ASHLEY GRANT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEIGH LOVE
If you stay in Springfield long enough, you’ll notice something unusual for a Midwest town. Accents from around the world are heard, license plates from across the country can be seen, and conversations often take place in varying languages. On any given day, travelers from Spain, Japan, or even Iceland might pass through, all drawn by the same experience: Route 66. CONTINUED
For the owners of the nearly century-old Rockwood Motor Court, Phyllis Ferguson and Tim Phillips, these national and international travelers are part of daily life.
In their time as owners, they have hosted guests from around the world, most recently from France, Argentina, Qatar, and Great Britain. Ferguson says that people come here because Route 66 is known as the best road trip in the world.
That perspective reveals something that many locals tend to overlook: Springfield isn’t just a stop along the route, it’s an international destination on it.
The key to Route 66 has always been the passion and enthusiasm of the people who travel it. Author Jim Hinkley says that this passion shows up in places like Rockwood Motor Court, which has survived economic collapse, war, and the rise of the interstate system.
Built in 1929, Rockwood began as a modest tourist camp, offering simple cabins, garages, and even tent space for travelers who couldn’t
afford a room. Over the decades, it changed hands repeatedly, evolving with each era. By the 1940s, it had become a polished motor court, complete with tiled showers and updated facades.
Today, it stands as the oldest continuously operating motor court on Route 66. But its survival wasn’t always certain.
When the current owners took over in 2019, the property required extensive restoration. Within months of reopening, the pandemic hit. Rather than shutting down, Rockwood found new life. As people began traveling by car instead of flying, Route 66 grew in appeal. And the safe parking offered right outside of the cabins gave an extra layer of safety for those trying to avoid Covid.
Business surged and hasn’t slowed since.
The increase in business highlights a broader trend described by author Michael Wallis, who was the consultant for Pixar during the making of the movie Cars and served as the voice of the Sheriff in the film.
He shares that there has been a recent global revival of interest in Route 66, shifting it from something of a relic to an international destination. He says that the road has never just been part of history, and it has a bright future ahead, especially this year as it celebrates its 100th birthday.
That bright future is also shining new light on Springfield.
From college students discovering the road for the first time to international travelers retracing its legacy, the city serves as a gateway to a new generation of Route 66 enthusiasts.
Wallis points to Springfield’s business route as one of the most intact and vibrant stretches anywhere along the road. Economic growth and cultural expansion remain at the forefront of the community as a direct result of the route’s revival.
“From college students discovering the road for the first time to international travelers retracing its legacy, the city serves as a gateway to a new generation of Route 66 enthusiasts.”
However, Hinkley highlights another chapter that is complex and more uncomfortable. During its early decades, Route 66 reflected the segregation of American society. Black travelers often faced discrimination at gas stations and motels. In response, entrepreneur Alberta Ellis opened a hotel that became a safe haven in Springfield. This refuge was listed in The Negro Motorist Green Book and was the reason many well-known African Americans came to Springfield, including Nat King Cole, the Harlem Globetrotters, and Stevie Wonder.
Stories such as Alberta’s show context and speak to the full story of Route 66’s impact.
Today, Ferguson believes many locals underestimate how much Route 66 contributes to the city. She says that when you multiply the number of visitors by how many years the road has existed, it’s a significant amount of money spent in Springfield’s economy. When visitors come through, they eat at
local restaurants, shop at destinations like Bass Pro Shops, and stay overnight, bringing hundreds or thousands of dollars to businesses.
And beyond dollars, there’s something deeper that they bring: connection.
At Rockwood, grandchildren of the owners interact with guests from around the world. The road becomes a classroom without walls as stories are exchanged and cultures overlap.
That idea resonates with Wallis, who notes that Route 66 now appears in educational curricula across the country. He points out that it crosses many disciplines, including history, music, cuisine, and social studies. “It’s a living museum,” he says. And Springfield is one of its most accessible exhibits.
Even for those who have lived in Springfield their entire lives, the road offers a new way of seeing the familiar. A simple drive down an old alignment becomes a journey through time, a restored motel becomes a symbol of resilience, and a passing travel becomes a reminder that this city is connected to something much larger; it is part of the longest small-town community in America.
“It’s a living museum. And Springfield is one of its most accessible exhibits.”
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American-Made Craftsmanship Still Alive in the Ozarks
ARTICLE BY ASHLEY GRANT | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED FROM HANDCRAFTED BAITS TO HEIRLOOM WOODWORK, ARTISANS IN THE OZARKS ARE TURNING PASSION INTO LEGACIES
Dylan McNew and father
Dylan McNew
Woodworking is a source of pride for owner Dylan McNew and his father. Each piece they create is handcrafted and locally sourced, keeping business close to home.
Q: HOW DID YOU GET INTO WOODWORKING?
A: Woodworking started as time spent with my dad. He built his career in construction, and I grew up around that work. After graduation, I explored other paths but kept coming back to this. My dad and I always enjoy making things together, like cabinets or refinishing tables. Eventually, it became something more and we launched Ozark Tailored Timbers.
Q: WHAT MAKES YOUR APPROACH TO CARPENTRY UNIQUE?
A: Everything we do is local, from the wood we source to the relationships we build. Our goal is always to invest back into our community. It’s about supporting the local economy, working with neighbors, and creating something we’re proud of.
To view more, visit ozarktailoredtimbers.com
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Steve Wallace
Avid fisherman Steve Wallace’s hobby took on a life of its own, growing into a career and allowing him to build a legacy of craftsmanship.
Q: WHAT FIRST DREW YOU TO BAIT-MAKING, AND HOW DID IT EVOLVE FROM INTEREST TO CRAFT?
A: After moving to the Ozarks in 1997, I realized how hard it was to find custom baits. In 2020, I started making my own baits with just four molds. Friends around the area started asking for them and it grew from there. Today, I work with 300 molds, creating custom baits for anglers locally and across the country.
Q: WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT YOUR BAITS?
A: I make, test, and package everything myself, and I can tailor baits to the specific waters people fish around Springfield. I can customize bait
to match the fisherman’s needs and have even received some international orders. I can mix colors or combine two colors into one bait. This becomes important because sometimes the fish around here get finnicky. Something as simple as changing the tail color on your bait can make the difference in getting the fish to react to it. I also buy my plastic from a Missouri-based company. I try to support businesses locally, or at least from Missouri, whenever I can.
Q: WHY IS SPRINGFIELD STILL SUCH A THRIVING COMMUNITY OF TRUE AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP?
A: To start, we live in a beautiful area and the people are great. There is so much support given to local craftsman, and that allows me to give back to the community. I support local school fishing programs, sponsor young local fisherman, and attend community events. Everything I’ve been able to do is more than I’ve ever dreamed of. Some days it’s hard, but it’s not about making money. It’s about providing customized, high-quality products to customers and leaving a legacy for my grandson.
Q: WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES AS A CRAFTSMAN IN THE SPRINGFIELD AREA?
A: I went to a swap meet in Kimberling City and took my bait out there to sell. A little boy, about 3 years old, came through and I gave him a bunch of free stuff from my table. He was so happy. Now, years later, he continues to swing by my booth at the event each year.
Visit www.ozarkmountainbaits.com to learn more.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
MAKEUP BY MIKAYLA CRANE
The 10% Target Mindset
Jen Cohen ON THE PRACTICE OF ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT
Winnipeg in the winter, and a 17-year-old waits 45 minutes in the cold for Keanu Reeves. Her fingers are numb. She is not there for an autograph. She is there to ask him to appear in her audition tape for MuchMusic, Canada’s MTV. When he finally agrees, she writes her number on a gum wrapper with a borrowed lip liner.
He calls days later.
That 17-year-old was Jen Cohen — fitness expert, host of the Habits & Hustle podcast, and best-selling author. She has built a career on the premise her frostbitten afternoon proved. She calls the practice the 10% Target: 10 attempts at whatever you want most in life.
The premise is simple. Most people never make one attempt. Almost nobody makes two. The math works in favor of the person who keeps going.
The top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast has logged hundreds of conversations with high performers and the people who study what the body does to the mind. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has traveled widely inside Fortune 500 sales-training rooms. On the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Cohen sits down to share the working rules that are the foundation of her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder.
“You have to be the CEO of your own life.”
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MAKE TEN ATTEMPTS
The door opens, or another door does. The unmade attempt and the refused one leave you in the same place — except one of them teaches you something.
STACK THE DECK
Cohen frames her habits as a wager: How do I stack the deck so I win more than I lose? The workout happens first, and the food decisions follow. The email follow-up gets sent, and the answer arrives. The choices compound in a single direction.
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DISCIPLINE IS A PRACTICED SKILL, NOT AN INHERITANCE
No one is born with it. The people who look disciplined are running a routine they have rehearsed long enough that it no longer feels like effort. The reps are the skill. Miss them, and the skill fades, the same as any other.
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SELF-TALK ONLY WORKS WHEN THE BODY BACKS IT UP
Confidence does not arrive by repeating the word. It arrives after the body has done the thing — the workout finished, the cold walk endured, the email sent. The mind takes its cues from what the body proves it can do. Talk follows action, not the other way around.
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NEVER MISS A MONDAY
The first decision sets the slope of the rest. Skip the Monday workout, and the rest of the week tends to follow. Hold the line on Monday, and the slope tilts the other way.
TAKE YOUR NEXT VACATION WITH EFFORTLESS FLAIR
YOU WORK HARD ALL YEAR—YOUR VACATION STYLE SHOULD FEEL CINEMATIC, EFFORTLESS, AND UNMISTAKABLY MAIN CHARACTER.
ARTICLE BY COURTNEY STONE SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Effortless vacation style isn’t about having the perfect outfit for every moment—it’s about having the right foundation to make every moment look intentional. When you know how to build a capsule travel wardrobe, you’ll avoid agonizing over what to wear and spend more time actually enjoying your getaway, all while looking like you have a personal stylist tucked in your carry-on.
Here’s your go-to list for this season’s travels:
1. THE EFFORTLESS STATEMENT SET
A coordinated two-piece (linen, silk, or cotton) that transitions from day to night. Sets are easy to wear, photograph, and offer effortless ways to look put together. Bonus: you can mix and match the pieces with other items that you pack. I would recommend packing multiple sets to make it even easier to mix and match. For both men and women, simply focus on neutrals and, if you want to add color, make sure it coordinates well with other items in your luggage.
2. THE MOOD-ALTERING PIECE
A sweeping dress in a bold print or luscious fabric that makes you feel sensual, grounded, and free. Find something that moves with you and captures light beautifully. This is your dreamy piece— flowy fabrics with movement that captures the eye and works for any kind of event.
3. THE LUXE FLAT OR SCULPTURAL SANDAL
Find footwear that balances style and comfort. Look for interesting shapes or materials (like leather with architectural cutouts or metallic finishes). More than shoes—they’re anchors for adventure, grounding your aesthetic wherever you land. This goes the same for men. Your footwear can also make an impact through the braided details of your sandals or the canvas of a casual slip-on loafer.
4. THE TRANSITIONAL THIRD PIECE
Think: kimono, over-sized linen blazer, a lightweight duster, or a gauzy button-down left open. This is your layering hero that adds polish without effort. It’s an aura amplifier that instantly makes your outfit feel styled and intentional.
5. INTERESTING AND IMPACTFUL SUNGLASSES
Sunglasses with personality are a must. They could be over-sized, cat-eye, or tinted lenses that feel more like “cinematic escape” than “just functional.” Because you’re not sightseeing—you’re starring in your own travel film.
6. A SCULPTURAL CARRYALL
A bag that holds your essentials but looks like art— think woven textures, unique shapes, or buttery leather. Practicality meets poetry. You deserve a vessel that carries your dreams...and your SPF.
7. SIGNATURE SCENT OR TRAVEL CANDLE
Pack travel-sized fragrance or a tiny candle that evokes your essence or complements the location. Scent is meant to ignite memories and set the tone— infuse your travels with an olfactory signature.
8. ACCESSORIES WITH A STORY
A few intentional pieces such as a ring from a market you found during your travels, a layered necklace that serves as an easy throw-on, or a straw hat to protect your face from the sun (even if it’s a cooler climate, because remember, safety first: don’t get burnt).
MODERN AMERICANA PICNIC
The Oldest Luxury: The Art of Gathering Outside
The French may tell you they invented it: pique-nique, to peck at something small. But after America won her independence, the Fourth of July picnic became a tradition all our own.
What began as survival became celebration.
This summer, America turns 250. Route 66, the Mother Road running through these hills, turned 100. Maybe the best kind of exploring begins simply: a good spot, good people and the quiet luxury of letting the day unfold outside.
ARTICLE BY SPRINGFIELD CITY LIFESTYLE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BAILEY HOUGH
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
JULY 4TH
Independence Day Patriotic Picnic at Big Cedar
Grandview Conference Center Lawn at Big Cedar Lodge | 5:00 PM
Head to Big Cedar Lodge for a world-class fireworks show, open to overnight guests via the Grandview Conference Center Lawn or to the public via Top of the Rock. The Patriotic Picnic begins at 5pm with loads of family fun. At 7:15pm, the Airshow begins, followed by a live concert and fireworks at dusk. Visit bigcedar.com/events/july-4th-celebration to learn more.
JULY 10TH
Sunset on the Square Concert Series
Historic Ozark Square - 100 W Church, Ozark, MO | 6:00 PM
Sunset on the Square, a brand new outdoor concert series on the Historic Ozark Square, is the ultimate Friday night event for families! From food trucks, live music, and free admission, this is one summer night that will be hit for all ages. To learn more about the event and future events in the series, contact Ashleigh Hawkins at ozarkhistoricriverdistrict@gmail.com
JULY 17TH
Night Light 5K
CNH Reman North America - 2707 N Farm Road 123, Springfield, MO | 7:30 PM
You won’t want to miss this family-friendly event that is sure to excite all ages! This 5K is all about the glow, from glow-in-the-dark arches to light-up medals for finishers. Great food and tons of fun surprises will make this night one to remember! Registration starts at just $30. To learn more or to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/MO/Springfield/NightLight5kSpringfieldMO
JULY 17TH & 18TH
Light the Way Music Festival
Faith Family Farms - 2320 N Riverside Rd, Ozark, MO | 4:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Light the Way’s two day music festival is a large, outdoor concert-style event that brings chart-topping Christian artists to the Ozarks. This year’s lineup includes Skillet, Jeremy Camp, KB, SEU Worship, and Allison Eide. Tickets are available now, along with passes that grant access all weekend along. Visit lightthewayministry.com/festival-mo to learn more.
JULY 25TH
On Angels’ Wings Gala
The Old Glass Place - 521 East St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO | 5:30 PM
Sequins & Spurs is the theme of this year’s On Angels’ Wings gala, a community event that offers dinner, silent auctions, and line-dancing. The event supports On Angels’ Wings’ mission of providing support and grief recovery services to families who are dealing with the loss or life-limiting diagnosis of a child. To learn more about On Angels’ Wings, visit oawphoto.org
JULY 30TH – AUGUST 8TH
90th Ozark Empire Fair
3001 N. Grant Ave, Springfield, MO | 9:00 AM
Join the Ozark Empire Fair as they celebrate their 90th year with Springfield’s Biggest Party. Special guests include Sawyer Brown and Colton Dixon, and special events will include a Butterfly Kingdom, Jurassic Bark, and Wesley Williams on the world’s tallest rideable unicycle. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by visitingozarkempirefair.com/p/buytickets
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