What the Waters Remember THREE LIVES, THREE CENTURIES, ONE AMERICAN STORY

Cover, Feature, Featured Columns, July - August, News, People / Business / Entertainment, Profile

As America marks its 250th birthday this year, the spotlight falls on the places where the nation was born — the cobblestones of Philadelphia, the harbor at Boston, the fields of Yorktown. But the Revolution had a western edge that history has nearly forgotten, and it ran right through the river valleys now lying beneath Lake of the Ozarks. The Osage Nation’s trading network was the economic spine of Spanish Louisiana when Spain joined the colonists against Britain — and it was Osage country being fought over at the westernmost battle of the Revolutionary War, won on the Missouri frontier in 1780.

The Lake’s Finest Serve On

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Two hundred fifty years of American independence didn’t happen in Washington, D.C. alone — it happened in communities like ours. Across Camden, Miller, and Morgan counties, men and women in uniform fought for those freedoms, and today their legacy lives on in the posts, auxiliaries, and patriotic societies that call the Lake of the Ozarks home. In this special America 250 issue, L•O PROFILE is proud to spotlight the organizations that serve our veterans, honor our history, and celebrate what it means to be American. Whether you’re a year-round resident or a Lake-lover who comes back every summer, these groups are your community — and they’d love to have you.

Mark Spears’ Journey FROM THE PITCH TO PREMIER LAKE DINING

Behind the Desk, Feature, July - August, Months

Mark Spears, managing partner of 1932 Reserve, took an unconventional path to becoming a prominent restaurateur at Lake of the Ozarks. Before opening 1932 Reserve, Sushi by R, and Driftwood Kitchen & Butcher, Spears honed his leadership skills as an All-American college soccer goalie, later playing professionally for the Kansas City Wizards, the Indiana Blast, and Derry City FC in Ireland.

A Dream Realized

A-List, May - June, Months, News, Sports, Motors, Lifestyle, CBP

For Marcus Brown of Columbia, the road to owning a Corvette wasn’t paved with luxury. It was built on hard work, patience and a dream that began decades ago in small-town Missouri. That dream, and the determination behind it, earned Brown the L•O PROFILE Corvette Show Trophy for Commitment, Camaraderie and Character at the 2025 Lake Ozark Corvette Club Show.

Style Breaks Ground

Fashion, Feature, Health / Fitness / Beauty / Style, May - June, Months, News

From construction to mortgage lending, these Lake Area professionals are building the future — one project at a time in style. CONSTRUCTION Keyton Knallmiller, owner of 3 Keys Construction, was born and raised at the Lake and has built his career around the community he calls home. His contemporary look from Porto Cima Pro Shop reflects the vision and craftsmanship he brings to every build.

A Life Well Played

Cover, Feature, Featured Columns, May - June, News, People / Business / Entertainment, Profile

Bill Maas can still command a room. He can still tell a football story with the easy authority of a man who lived it. He can still make Chiefs fans smile with a few words about Arrowhead Stadium, and still sound every bit like the rugged defensive lineman Kansas City remembers. But these days, the former Chiefs standout is just as comfortable talking about charity golf, community service and the Lake of the Ozarks.