Archive for September, 2009
Rock Solid Dorothy and Leon McCullough
The McCulloughs live in Oskaloosa, Iowa, where Leon is executive vice-president of McWane, Inc. He runs the family-owned businesses, which includes four domestic foundries and one each in Canada and China. The main product made in the foundry is fire hydrants.
Uniformed for the Season
Mistletoe hung, presents bought, invitations coming in. The holiday season is a time to celebrate and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a party. From office parties and family gatherings to Christmas balls and elegant galas, many are left wondering what to wear for each occasion. This year it is the men’s turn [...]
Polar Bear Plunge
The 14th annual Polar Bear Plunge events Feb. 27-28 were a splashing success, raising more than $150,028. Despite seven inches of snow falling in a few short hours, 10 brave souls participated in the 24-hour Super Plunge; 129 determined individuals participated in the eighth annual Polar Bear 5K Strut; and 494 brave men and women [...]
Winterfest Rockin’ to Disco
They came dressed in leisure suits, Afros, tie-died shirts and more. The Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary Club held its 13th Annual Winterfest fundraiser at the Lodge of Four Seasons Exhibition Center. The theme was Saturday Night Fever, so dress of the 1970s was the favorite garb. The event included dinner, live music by Jake Simpson, [...]
YMCA Spring Dance
The Annual Tri-county YMCA Dinner and Dance was held at the Granda Ballroom, Lodge of Four Seasons. Entertainment was provided by The Buddy Brafield Band and The YMCA gymnastic team. Money raised continues to help develop programs and building updates.
A Day in the Life, Las Vegas from the inside
It’s wheels-up on a weekday morning for Jason DeRouchie as he heads to Las Vegas for a few days of escape. In less time than it takes an iPod battery to run down, he’s on the ground and ready to tackle the City That Never Sleeps. At 32, DeRouchie is a seasoned Vegas visitor. He [...]
