Horseshoe Bend News and Announcements

A Day to Remember in Horseshoe Bend

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Horseshoe Bend marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and...

Ozarka College Releases President's, Vpaa's List

Ozarka College recently announced that 100 students have been named to the President's List and 89 students have been named to the Vice President of Academic Affairs'...

Ozarka College Confers Degrees

Ozarka College conferred associate degrees, technical certificates and certificates of proficiency during the Spring 2012 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 17. Students...

Ozarka College Foundation Announces Fall 2012 Scholarship Recipients

The Ozarka College Foundation recently awarded 27 scholarships to students for the Fall 2012 semester. Margaret Kemp Memorial Scholarship: Courtney Thomas of Mountain View...

Ozarka College Foundation Announces Fall 2012 Scholarship Recipients

The Ozarka College Foundation recently awarded 27 scholarships to students for the Fall 2012 semester. Margaret Kemp Memorial Scholarship:Courtney Thomas of Mountain View Netta...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

Ozarka College Culinary Arts Student Earns Culinarian Certification

Greg Simpson, an Ozarka College Culinary Arts student from Jonesboro, recently became a certified culinarian by the American Culinary Federation – Central Arkansas...

Important Information For Graduates

The 2012 Commencement is scheduled for Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium of the John E. Miller Education Complex on the Melbourne campus. Students who graduated in...

Ozarka College Culinary Arts Students Win Medals At Skillsusa Competition

Students from the Ozarka College Culinary Arts Program recently completed the SkillsUSA competition in Hot Springs, where they were able to put their culinary knowledge to work...

Ozarka College To Offer Continuing Education Certified Nursing Assistant Course

Ozarka College will be offering Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses beginning May 29 (day classes) on the Melbourne campus through continuing education.The cost to attend...

Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring Golf Tournament Scheduled For June

The Ozarka College Foundation Board of Directors has scheduled its Mammoth Spring benefit golf tournament for June 9 at the Cherokee Village South Golf Course. The 4-person...

Ozarka Kids Academy Offering Summer Camp

The Ozarka Kids Academy, 218 College Dr., Melbourne, will be offering a 12-week camp for children 6 to 9 years of age. The program will offer hands-on, organized and active...

Henderson State University Offers Scholarship Opportunity For Ozarka College Student

Henderson State University in Arkadelphia is offering a “President’s Scholarship” for one Ozarka College student. The scholarship is worth $5,000 per year up to...

Important Career Pathways Deadlines

The Spring 2012 semester is almost over and registration for summer and fall has begun. Career Pathways students requesting books for Summer I, Summer II and/or Fall need to be...

Bookstore Buy Back Scheduled

The Ozarka College Bookstore has set dates for which students may sell their books back for cash.Books may be sold back on the Melbourne campus from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on both...

Ozarka College Commencement Ceremonies Set

Ozarka College will hold its 2012 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in the John E. Miller Education Complex Auditorium. Students who completed degrees in...

Ozarka Kids Academy Joins State In Celebrating Arkansas Children's Week

The Ozarka Kids Academy is celebrating Arkansas Children’s Week this week to recognize the needs of young children and thank educators and others involved in the education...

Ozarka College Foundation To Honor Jokay Smith With Scholarship Fund

The Ozarka College Foundation Board recently announced the creation of the JoKay Smith Memorial Scholarship fund. Once the endowment goal of $10,000 is reached, a scholarship will...

Don't Stop Please To Perform At Ozarka College Locations

The Ozarka College Cultural Enrichment Committee will host ‘Don’t Stop Please,’ a band originating out of Conway and described as having an acoustic jazz...

Don't Stop Please To Perform At Ozarka College Locations

The Ozarka College Cultural Enrichment Committee will host ‘Don’t Stop Please,’ a band originating out of Conway and described as having an acoustic jazz...

Student Literature Reading And Art Presentation Scheduled At Ozarka College

The Friends of the Paul Weaver Library at Ozarka College – Melbourne will host the inaugural Tour D’ Art: Literature Reading and Art Extravaganza on Thursday, April 19...

Ozarka College Foundation Raises Record Funds At Annual Gala

The Ozarka College Foundation hosted its annual Spring Gala on Thursday, March 29 at the John E. Miller Education Complex on the Melbourne Campus. The theme for the evening was...

Fall Registration To Open For Current Students

Ozarka College is continuing to register current and new students for the upcoming summer semesters. Summer I courses begin June 4 and the Summer II session begins July 9.Fall...

Ozarka College - Ash Flat Invites Interested Students To Admissions And Financial Aid Open House

Ozarka College – Ash Flat will host an Admissions and Financial Aid Open House for students interested in enrolling for the 2012-2013 school year on Thursday, April 19 from...

Vending Machines Moved To Lobby Of John E. Miller Education Complex

In an effort to enhance students’ time spent in the John E. Miller Education Complex, the vending machines have been moved to the lobby, which also serves as a study and...

Ash Flat Campus Will Offer Health Fair For Students, Faculty And Staff

Ozarka College Nursing students will be hosting a health fair for students, faculty and staff on the Ash Flat campus this Thursday, April 5 from 9 a.m. – 2...

Fafsa Fridays Scheduled To Give Students Financial Aid Jumpstart

Ozarka College Student Services will host FAFSA Fridays during April by offering free assistance from financial aid staff to students to help them complete the 2012-13 Free...

Cake Decorating I And II To Be Offered At Ozarka College

Ozarka College will offer two learning opportunities for those interested in cake decorating this semester through Continuing Education.Cake Decorating I, offered April 17 through...

Horseshoe Bend Student Named Prudential Spirit of Community Awards State Honoree

Ozarka College Invites Students, Community To Spring Carnival

Ozarka College will be hosting its annual Spring Carnival Thursday, April 5 in the John E. Miller Education Complex on the Melbourne campus. The event will kick off at 4 p.m. and...

Cpi Locations And Times To Serve You In March

Career Pathways serves all four Ozarka sites. The Melbourne office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Brandy Shell is available daily to assist you with your...

Lauren Gray To Perform Benefit Concert For Ozarka College Foundation

Bad Boy Mowers, along with the Ozarka College Foundation, will present American Idol Top 40 contestant Lauren Gray at the Ozarka College – Melbourne campus on Thursday,...

2012 Graduation Information

The 2012 Ozarka College Commencement will be held Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in the John E. Miller Auditorium. For students graduating, practice will be held in the John E....

Connect Arkansas Presents First Quarterly Broadband Symposium Topic: Arkansas E-Link

Connect Arkansas Presents First Quarterly Broadband Symposium Topic: Arkansas e-Link Friday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Available for viewing at the Melbourne campus...

Money Management Series

TRiO has partnered with Career Pathways and Financial Aid to host a Money Management Series Monday, March 12 through Thursday, March 15 at each of the four campuses. The areas...

Summer Registration Open At Ozarka College

Ozarka College is now registering current students for the upcoming Summer I and Summer II sessions. Any student who has successfully completed a semester at Ozarka College can...

CNA Students Organizing On-Campus Health Fair

As part of a community service outreach project, Ozarka College certified nursing assistant students will host a mini health fair for students, faculty and staff on the Melbourne...

Become Ozarka College's Next Academic All-Star!

The Arkansas Association of Two Year Colleges (AATYC) is once again offering the Academic All-Stars Scholarship Program to students of two year colleges in the state. One student...

Ozarka Kids Academy To Host Ribbon-Cutting For Expansion Project

The Ozarka Kids Academy, 218 College Dr., will be hosting a ribbon-cutting in celebration of a recently completed expansion and renovation project on Friday, March 2 at 2 p.m....

Ozarka College Earns Fastest Growing Community College Recognition

Ozarka College was recently named by Community College Week one of the top 50 fastest growing community colleges with less than 2,500 students enrolled. Community College Week is...

Career Pathways To Host Employability Skills Conference

You are cordially invited to the 2012 "Get Hired!" Employability Skills Conference being hosted by Career Pathways and the Student Success Center. It will be held on...

Ozarka College’s Inclement Weather Policy

With cold, winter months ahead of us, Ozarka College wants to remind students, faculty and staff of the College's procedures for canceling classes due to inclement weather....

Ozarka College Celebrates Black History Month

Black History Month is observed every February throughout the United States. We owe the celebration of Black History to Dr. Carter G. Woodson who was born to former slaves, worked...

Ozarka College Continuing Education Offering Conversational Spanish Class

Ozarka College will offer a course in Conversational Spanish this semester as part of Continuing Education on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m., Feb. 28 to April 3 on the...

Enrollment Remains Strong At Ozarka College

Official enrollment numbers have been released by Ozarka College following the eleventh day of classes showing stable enrollment for the spring semester. There are 1,567 students...

Ozarka College Continuing Education Offering Non-Destructive Testing-Penetrant Certification Class

Ozarka College will offer a Continuing Education certification course in Level II, non-destructive testing-penetrant March 13-15 from 6-10 p.m. on the Melbourne campus. The cost...

Ozarka Kids Academy Expanding, Accepting New Children

The Ozarka Kids Academy, located in Melbourne, is nearing the completion of an expansion and renovation project that will allow the daycare to accommodate additional children....

Ozarka College Releases President's, Vpaa's List

Ozarka College recently announced that 115 students have been named to the President's List and 84 students have been named to the Vice President of Academic Affairs' List...

Cake Decorating I And II To Be Offered At Ozarka College

Ozarka College will offer two learning opportunities for those interested in cake decorating this semester through Continuing Education. Cake Decorating I, offered Feb. 21...

NAEC Announces Operation Round Up® Scholarship Recipients

Ryan Walker and Alex Whitten were the recipients of a full semester scholarship to Ozarka College as a result of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative's first ever Operation...

Reeves Named Bowser-Petersen Nursing Scholarship Recipient

Sherry Reeves, a Registered Nursing student from Melbourne, has been awarded the Bowser-Petersen Nursing Scholarship by the Ozarka College Foundation. Reeves is employed at Area...

Ozarka College To Accept Applications For Fall 2012 LPN Program

Ozarka College will be accepting applications for the Fall 2012 Licensed Practical Nursing program Feb. 1 through April 1. The program is offered at Melbourne, Ash Flat and...

Beginning Computer Course To Be Offered At Ozarka College

Ozarka College will offer a beginning computer course Feb. 14-28 on the Melbourne Campus. The class will meet on Tuesday nights for the three weeks from 6-8 p.m. The cost to...

Ozarka College Culinary Arts Gourmet Dinner Set For February

The Ozarka College Culinary Arts Department will host the first Gourmet Dinner of this semester on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5-8 p.m., offering a unique, fine-dining experience....

Ozarka College Board Of Trustees Approves Facilities Master Plan

The Ozarka College Board of Trustees recently approved a Facilities Master Plan that will propel the Melbourne campus into the future with additional building projects and will...

Stone County Community Resource Council Endows Fifth Ozarka College Scholarship

The Ozarka College Foundation recently received a $10,000 scholarship endowment from the Stone County Community Resource Council. The board approved the donation during their Dec....

Career Pathways To Offer Teas Prep Workshops

Anyone interested in starting the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at Ozarka College is required to take an entrance exam known as the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)....

Ozarka College Foundation Accepting Applications For The Charles Cheatham Scholarship Through March 1

The Ozarka College Foundation Board recently completed a scholarship endowment in honor of Mr. Charles Cheatham. The memorial scholarship will be offered through the Ozarka...

Ozarka College To Offer Continuing Education Course In Zumba Fitness

Ozarka College will be offering a Continuing Education course in Zumba Fitness on the Melbourne campus in Room C-120 starting Tuesday, Jan. 24 and ending Tuesday, Feb. 14. The...

Ozarka College’s Inclement Weather Policy

With cold, winter months ahead of us, Ozarka College wants to remind students, faculty and staff of the College's procedures for canceling classes due to inclement weather. ...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas with AmericanTowns Horseshoe Bend Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Izard County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Horseshoe Bend organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Horseshoe Bend is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Weekend Activities in and around Horseshoe Bend

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Horseshoe Bend area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Arkansas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Horseshoe Bend in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Arkansas  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Horseshoe Bend Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Horseshoe Bend, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Holiday Closings

The Ozarka College campuses will close Friday, Dec. 23 and will reopen to faculty and staff on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The campuses will reopen to students for registration on Monday,...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 22 for Gohn Hall

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, for the Gohn Hall...

Missouri State-West Plains graduate receives Citizen Scholar Award

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri State University-West Plains graduate Rebekah Allen, Summersville, was one of six students who received the Citizen Scholar...

Prequalification Jan. 4 for next Ozarks Food Harvest delivery

     WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The next prequalification for the Ozarks Food Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will be from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the...

On-site registration session Jan. 10 at Mountain Grove campus

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri State University-West Plains will host an on-site registration session Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, for classes being offered...

Regular registration now underway for 2012 spring semester

    WEST PLAINS, Mo.– Regular registration for current and readmitted students at Missouri State University-West Plains is currently underway and will...

Missouri State-West Plains nursing program provides quality training at affordable price

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Area residents interested in a career in nursing need look no further than Missouri State University-West Plains’ Associate of...

Grizzlies win both games at Grizzly Holiday Classic

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team added two more victories to their record after winning both of their...

Mountain Man Iron exhibit set for Jan. 4-28 at the West Plains Civic Center

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Officials in Missouri State University-West Plains’ University/Community Programs (U/CP) Department will host an exhibit of iron...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Arkansas

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Arkansas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Grizzlies defeat Independence CC 73-61

    INDEPENDENCE, Kan. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team is now 7-4 after defeating the Independence Community College...

Grizzlies to take 6-4 record to Independence Community College Wed. night

    COFFEYVILLE, Kan. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team will take a 6-4 record to Independence Community College Wednesday...

Ozarka College Board Of Trustees Vice Chair Bob Evins Named To 2012 Acct Finance And Audit Committee

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) recently appointed Mr. Bob Evins of Cherokee Village as an associate member of the 2012 ACCT Finance and Audit Committee....

Missouri State-West Plains to close for the holidays

    WEST PLAINS, Mo.– Offices at Missouri State University-West Plains will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Ozarka College – Mountain View Students Help Stock The Shelves This Holiday Season

Ozarka College - Mountain View students are holding a food drive in order to help those most in need in their community. The students are part of one of Ozarka College's...

Grizzly Candyce Alexander named to NJCAA All-American team

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball freshman right side attacker Candyce Alexander has been named second...

December 16 Is Deadline To Apply For Book Loan

Time is running out to apply for a book loan from Career Pathways! Dec. 16 is the deadline to request books for the spring 2012 semester.Career Pathways students at Melbourne,...

Two Awarded Izard County Single Parent Scholarships

The Izard County Single Parent Scholarship committee recently awarded two scholarships to single parents living in the county. Sara Lawrence, of Melbourne, is a single mother of...

Prequalification Dec. 7 for next Ozarks Food Harvest delivery

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The next prequalification for the Ozarks Food Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will be from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the West...

Generous donation leads to 5 scholarships honoring late Ripley County resident

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – A generous gift has led to the establishment of five scholarships at Missouri State University-West Plains honoring late Doniphan, Mo.,...

Ozarka College – Ash Flat To Offer Certified Nursing Assistant Class For College Credit

Ozarka College - Ash Flat will offer a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class for college credit during the Spring 2012 semester. Those who sign up for the Technical Certificate...

Grizzly Basketball team now 4-3 after loss to Butler

    EL DORADO, Kan. – The Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team returned home this week following a tough road trip that saw them...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Blinn College caps off perfect season with NJCAA national volleyball championship

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Lady Buccaneers from Blinn College, Brenham, Texas, capped off a perfect season Saturday night, Nov. 19, with the championship...

Blinn, Western Wyoming to vie for NJCAA volleyball championship

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – No. 1 seeded Blinn College (37-0), Brenham, Texas, will meet No. 3 seeded Western Wyoming Community College (39-2), Rock Springs, for...

Grizzlies fall to Hutchinson Community College

    HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Turnovers and an inability to connect on their perimeter shots kept the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team...

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' to be shown Dec. 7

     WEST PLAINS, Mo.– Area residents will enter a “time warp” of their own on Wednesday, Dec. 7, when the Missouri State University-West...

Top 4 seeds still have chance to win NJCAA volleyball championship

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The top four seeds in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Women’s National Volleyball...

Missouri State University honors Mary Sheid at luncheon

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Officials at Missouri State University, especially the West Plains campus, paid tribute to outgoing Missouri State University Board of...

Horseshoe Bend Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Horseshoe Bend area

Horseshoe Bend AR Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Horseshoe Bend area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and...

Horseshoe Bend Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Works by area art teachers to be featured in exhibit at the West Plains Civic Center

    WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Area residents can view examples of the talent possessed by those who teach art classes at area school districts during a special...

'A Celebration of the Season' concert set for Dec. 4

   WEST PLAINS, Mo.– Sounds of the holiday season will fill the air of the West Plains Civic Center theater at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, when the Missouri State...