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What an exciting step in keeping our media LOCAL!

Big things are happening at Zimmer Communications! 🎉

Pending FCC approval, Zimmer Communications plans to combine its Springfield operations with Mid-West Family's Springfield radio group. As part of the planned merger, we're excited to welcome four well-known stations to the Zimmer family: 104.7 The Cave, 105.1 The Bull, 102.1 The Won, and Q92.9.

Together with our current Springfield stations, this will allow us to serve even more listeners, support more local businesses, and continue investing in the local programming, personalities, and communities that make southwest Missouri so special.

We're excited for what's ahead and look forward to welcoming these stations to Zimmer Communications!

NEW EPISODE DROP ⬇️💜

New Episode Friday - video edition! We're back with another video episode of our Harmony House Podcast, Voices Against Violence.

Please note - this episode contains graphic descriptions of domestic violence which may be disturbing or triggering. Charity and Kirstyn are joined by Missouri Representative Cecelie Williams for a powerful conversation. She discusses legislative updates and her legislative advocacy, including sponsoring and getting passed HB1908 which bans judges from delaying a divorce due to pregnancy. Rep. Williams shares her own harrowing experience of abuse and offers inspiring words for other survivors.

Watch today on YouTube at the link below, or find "Voices Against Violence" wherever you listen to podcasts. Let's continue the conversation - post in the comments below or reach out to [email protected]. Help us spread the word!

https://youtu.be/P55ONsXIGes

Joy is visiting the cutest little patio spot on South Campbell for this episode: El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop ! She chats with co-owner Shanie Valdez about how she and her husband, Cristhian, built this vibrant, bilingual coffee shop and bakery that blends their love for specialty coffee with authentic Mexican culture and flavors. ☕🥐✨

Tune in to hear how Shanie and Cristhian's love story crossed language barriers with the help of Google Translate, how their popular Saturday morning run club grew out of a desire for connection, and why they consider this charming community-focused cafe a blessing. Whether you're craving a creative latte, a cozy breakfast, or a warm atmosphere where everyone feels at home, El Cafecito is a must-visit in the 417! 😋🍳🌺

Thanks to our sponsors, Fazoli's, Jimm's Steakhouse & Pub, and Kitchenland USA!

https://aroundtheozarks.com/2026/07/31/el-cafecito/

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Forget travel baseball—it might be time to buy your kid a fishing rod! 🎣 High school and collegiate bass fishing are exploding across the country, turning young anglers into serious competitors. Joining us to break down this phenomenon is Missouri Sports Hall of Famer and Drury University Bass Fishing Coach, Rick Emmitt. The former long-time Bass Pro Shops executive pulls back the curtain on how high school and college fishing programs operate, why the sport is booming in the Ozarks, and what it really takes to build a nationally ranked college program.

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