Category Archives: Featured Columns

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

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

Posted on by LOP2
01
Jul

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.

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Feature, Featured Columns, July - August, Months, News, People / Business / Entertainment, VIP Spotlight

The Lake’s Finest Serve On

Posted on by LOP2
01
Jul

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.

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Elite Home / Design, Feature, Featured Columns, July - August, Months, News, Profile

Life on the Peninsula

Posted on by LOP2
01
Jul

Situated on its own private peninsula at the 43-mile marker of the Osage Arm, Steve and Sandra’s Lakefront retreat was designed with one clear purpose: to bring people together. Built by Thomas Construction, the home is expansive, thoughtful and filled with personal touches that reflect the couple’s love for family, comfort and life at the Lake.

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Feature, Featured Columns, May - June, Months, News, People / Business / Entertainment, VIP Spotlight

Red, White, & Restored – Magic Dragon Car Show Winner

Posted on by LOP2
01
May

Dees first laid eyes on the truck in 2015 — and he knew he had to have it. He made an offer on the spot, but the owner wasn’t ready to let it go. Dees waited. Five years later, in 2020, his patience finally paid off when he was able to track down the same owner and seal the deal.

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Elite Home / Design, Feature, Featured Columns, May - June, Months, News, Profile

Commanding the View: A Bluff-Top Residence

Posted on by LOP2
01
May

Set above the shimmering waters of the Lake of the Ozarks, this Elite Home by Tom Roof with TXR Architects + Constructors blends modern design with organic warmth. Created for homeowners Tina and Darren Rogers, the residence was thoughtfully designed to embrace its panoramic waterfront setting while maintaining a grounded, inviting aesthetic.

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

A Life Well Played

Posted on by LOP2
01
May

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.

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Behind the Desk, Feature, Featured Columns, May - June, Months, News, Profile

From a Pandemic Retreat to Premier Property Care: The Story of Riggs Request

Posted on by LOP2
01
May

Phil and Kristen Riggs never expected a temporary escape from the city to turn into a thriving business at the Lake of the Ozarks. Both originally hail from small Illinois towns—Phil from Morrisonville and Kristen from Winnebago. Their move to the lake happened suddenly in March 2020. Phil was a construction trade show in Las Vegas when pandemic shutdowns began.

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Elite Home / Design, Feature, Featured Columns, March - April, Months, News, Profile

Beauty and Wellness Living: Updating Your Lifestyle Starts with Your Surroundings

Posted on by LOP2
02
Mar

Perched above the shoreline with commanding views of the Lake of the Ozarks, this lakefront residence demonstrates how a thoughtful remodel can completely transform both lifestyle and atmosphere. Featured as the March/April 2026 Elite Home, the home underwent a comprehensive interior refresh led by Dorinda King of Harris Home Interiors, working closely with general contractor […]

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Feature, Featured Columns, March - April, Months, News, People / Business / Entertainment, VIP Spotlight

Miss Missouri 2025 – Courtney Rowe

Posted on by LOP2
02
Mar

Being crowned Miss Missouri is an honor many girls dream of from a young age, and for Courtney Rowe, crowned Miss Missouri 2025, it marks the opportunity to serve the state while representing Missouri at the Miss America pageant. Crowned Miss Missouri 2025 2019 graduate of Liberty North High School 2023 graduate of Northwest Missouri […]

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Cover, Feature, Featured Columns, March - April, News, People / Business / Entertainment, Profile

Strong Is Beautiful

Posted on by LOP2
02
Mar

When Sophie Cunningham walks into a room, she carries a kind of magnetic energy that can only be forged in the heart of the Midwest. She is engaging, fashionable, and undeniably charismatic—beauty in every sense of the word. But step onto a basketball court, and a switch flips. The smile stays. But the fashion turns into physicality, and the girl from Columbia, Missouri, becomes something else entirely—a freight train barreling down the lane, unafraid to crash the boards or protect her teammates at any cost.

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