Editor’s Note & A Tribute

Editor’s Note & A Tribute

The longer I live at the Lake, the more certain I become that this place hosts a disproportionate share of unique and remarkable people. But we would be remiss to define someone as remarkable only by the size of their wallet, or boat. More significant is the indelible...
The Lake’s Lost Towns

The Lake’s Lost Towns

Beneath these waters, a history lies… by Janet Dabbs, with additional information by Michael Gillespie (posthumous) Bagnell Dam was—and is—an engineering marvel, one that would supply electricity to Missouri and, in creating Lake of the Ozarks, bring economic...
Business In Their Blood

Business In Their Blood

The family that founded Cobalt Boats just bought family-owned Summerset Boat Lifts at Lake of the Ozarks. Meet the St. Clairs. by Nathan Bechtold – all photos courtesy the Brooks & St. Clair families Ancient historians report when the Romans went to war,...
From Ankeny To The Ozarks

From Ankeny To The Ozarks

by Kate Robbins Carl Moyer has had a storied career, from leading a successful racing career to growing a thriving auto group. This summer, the long-time Iowa auto dealer made Lake of The Ozarks his second home.  Moyer always had a passion for cars. He got his start...
The Lake’s Best Beer Tour

The Lake’s Best Beer Tour

by Emily Debert The number of breweries in America is at an all-time high. In January of this year, beveragedynamics.com predicted the total number of American breweries to exceed 8,000 in the not-too-distant future. For Lake of the Ozarks residents and vacationers...
The Lake’s First Seaplane Pilot

The Lake’s First Seaplane Pilot

by Michael Gillespie The 1950s were interesting times at the Lake. Simple roadside attractions were the rule of the day, and that usually included a trip to the dam to sample the various amusements and souvenir shops, and maybe take an excursion boat ride. Those boat...