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Wonders Of Wildlife is celebrating Shark Week with fun activities all week for your entire family.  See the ALL the activities HERE! Dive into Shark Week at Wonders of Wildlife this July 20–27! Immerse yourself in jawsome experiences all about our finned friends for an unforgettable adventure!

Want to dive with the sharks? The Out to Sea Shark Dive takes you underwater inside a steel enclosure to come face-to-fin with sand tiger sharks, brown sharks, and Atlantic goliath groupers. The state-of-the-art air helmets allow you to comfortably submerge underwater without diver certification. You can win a dive by registering on the form below.

AND … Kevin and Chris will broadcast live from Noon to 2pm on July 22nd at Wonders Of Wildlife, you can register for Out to Sea Shark Dive by stopping by to say hi Kevin & Chris too.

On Angels’ Wings invites you to its annual Making Memories Day carnival—Saturday, July 19th from 12:00pm–2:30pm at The Barley House in North Springfield!

This is community bash for families to have a blast and make memories that’ll last a lifetime. Enjoy carnival games hosted by local businesses, music, superheroes, bounce houses, face painting, a balloon artist, a photo booth, carnival snacks, and more! 

This year’s shindig will be the Roaring 1920s!  Don’t miss the all-ages costume contest at 1:45pm!

Admission is just $5 per person at the door for ages 3 and up—ALL proceeds raise awareness and support for On Angels’ Wings as we help families make cherished memories together.

Learn more HERE!

Be A Heartbeat Hero in July and make a donation to the Community Blood Center of The Ozarks! Our Heartbeat Hero campaign is made possible by Horsin Around Golf Cars.

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 healthcare facilities, is inviting donors to make a lifesaving impact this July and enjoy some cool summer rewards.

Throughout the month of July, donors who give blood at any CBCO donor center or mobile blood drive will receive:

• Day Passport Ticket to SuperSplash USA ($44.99 value)
• Summer-themed plush beach towel
• Donors can enter to win a $10,000 dream vacation giveaway, thanks to Springfield Nissan Kia and The Resource Center

“The temperature is rising, and so is the need for blood,” said Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative for Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. “Summer is a challenging time for the blood supply. School breaks, vacations, and busy schedules often negatively affect summer blood donations, but the need for blood never takes a vacation. We are encouraging everyone to come in, roll up a sleeve and help us keep the heat off the local blood supply. Your donation will give others, right here in the Ozarks, the chance to make new summer memories.”

**All donor centers will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Promotions in July:

• July 1-6 Make a Splash promotion and July 3 Pint for a Pint one day event
• July 7 until supplies last, Grow Give Blood, greenhouse plant giveaway and the Make a Splash promotion 
• July 14 -19 Make a Splash promotion 
• July 20-27 Wonders of Wildlife Shark Week Giveaway, and Make a Splash promotion 
• July 28 – 31 Wrap up Make a Splash promotion 

July 20 -27 Wonders of Wildlife Shark Week Giveaway:  

• Every donor will receive a $5 off Wonders of Wildlife admission ticket, expires August 10, 2025 
  Must redeem at the ticket counter, not available to redeem online/website 
• Donors enter to win a 4-Pack Group Membership package, $300 value
  4 individual memberships to WOW and 2 single day guest general admission tickets and a shark stuffed animal

Appointments are strongly encouraged to help avoid wait times.

• For details about the July summer promotion, visit: www.cbco.org/splash/
• For information about the Pint for a Pint event on July 3, visit: www.cbco.org/pint/
• Or call 417-227-5006 to speak with a CBCO representative.

98.7 The Dove’s Awesome 80s weekend is back for 4th of July in Southwest Missouri.

We have the perfect playlist for your long holiday weekend with all your 80s favorites. 

We’re celebrating your extra time off bringing you the best from the 80s all weekend.

For whatever your weekend brings – family time, holiday shopping, road trips, cookouts, time on the water – make sure to bring 98.7 The Dove with you.

This 4th Of July Awesome 80s weekend is sponsored by QPS Missouri!

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 healthcare facilities, is inviting donors to make a lifesaving impact this July and enjoy some cool summer rewards.

Throughout the month of July, donors who give blood at any CBCO donor center or mobile blood drive will receive:

• Day Passport Ticket to SuperSplash USA ($44.99 value)
• Summer-themed plush beach towel
• Donors can enter to win a $10,000 dream vacation giveaway, thanks to Springfield Nissan Kia and The Resource Center

Special One-Day Event: Pint for a Pint Thursday, July 3

As part of the summer celebration, CBCO will host its annual Pint for a Pint blood drive on Thursday, July 3, with exclusive rewards available for one day only at all four donor centers in Springfield, Joplin, Bentonville, and Springdale. In addition to the July rewards, donors that day will also receive:

• A limited-edition CBCO pint glass
• A voucher for a pint of ice cream from Culver’s

Donation Hours on July 3:

• Springfield Donor Center – 220 W. Plainview Road 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Joplin Donor Center – 2318 E. 32nd Street 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Bentonville Donor Center – 1400 SE Walton Boulevard 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Springdale Donor Center – 3503 S. Thompson Street 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

**All donor centers will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

“The temperature is rising, and so is the need for blood,” said Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative for Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. “Summer is a challenging time for the blood supply. School breaks, vacations, and busy schedules often negatively affect summer blood donations, but the need for blood never takes a vacation. We are encouraging everyone to come in, roll up a sleeve and help us keep the heat off the local blood supply. Your donation will give others, right here in the Ozarks, the chance to make new summer memories.”

Appointments are strongly encouraged to help avoid wait times.

• For details about the July summer promotion, visit: www.cbco.org/splash/
• For information about the Pint for a Pint event on July 3, visit: www.cbco.org/pint/
• Or call 417-227-5006 to speak with a CBCO representative.

Choosing a restaurant as a couple can feel like a high-stakes game of culinary compromise. One wants tacos, the other’s craving sushi—and somehow, it always ends in pizza. The real challenge isn’t finding a place to eat; it’s surviving the decision process with your appetite and relationship intact.

On our show recently, we talked about this roadblock that so many couples face. We asked Dove listeners to help us out with ideas—and they came through! Maybe these suggestions will help you too.

One great idea is “Dating the Alphabet.” It’s a fun challenge where you dine out A to Z. Find a place you haven’t tried before—start with A, then B, and work your way to Z. It turns dinner into a collaborative and exciting adventure!

Another fantastic tip: write the names of different restaurants on slips of paper, toss them in a bowl, and randomly draw one. Easy, fun, and spontaneous.

And if you’re into apps and a little bit of risk, try “Restaurant Roulette.” There are some great apps with wheels you can spin to decide where to go.

All of the above sound SUPER fun… Let’s eat!

Kevin…

Summer is officially here and it’s already HOT outside. We’re all going to be looking for ways to cool off. Maybe you stay inside in the cool AC. Maybe you keep a pitcher of cold iced tea or lemonade nearby. Some people like to head to the lake and catch a breeze and a cold beer. As for me, I’m gonna be floating in the backyard pool.

I have to give my wife, Kelly, a big shout out for working so hard to get the Howard pool up and running. She was worried about the grime and the leaves and the thousands of tadpole eggs, but she’s got it all clean and looking good. I’m sure she’s floating in it right now and she deserves it. It takes a little work to get a pool clean but now we enjoy the fruits of her labor. Whatever you’re doing this summer, have fun, stay safe and most of all stay cool!