LOP News – January/February 2025

January - February, LOP News, Months, News

For years, drivers along Highway 54 between Eldon and Lake Ozark have wondered about a building that has served many purposes, from a feed store to an auction site to a restaurant. Now, it has a fresh, new look. The building has been transformed into the headquarters and showroom for Otto Construction and Ragan Cabinets. Known for their high-end work around Lake Ozark, owner Tony Otto identified a need for a premier cabinet supplier, leading to the launch of Ragan Cabinets. On October 24, the businesses officially moved in, with plans for an open house this winter to welcome the community to their new location at 3 Riley Mead Ln., Eldon, MO.

Water Drones

LOP News – November/December 2024

LOP News, Months, News, November - December

Boaters and residents at Lake of the Ozarks are intrigued by unmanned, six-foot-long vessels resembling inflatable catamarans. While some speculate humorously about their purpose, these Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) are mapping the Lake’s contours to update nautical charts, as explained by Willis Maxson of SimpleUnmanned, LLC, who built and operates them. Equipped with GPS and sonar, the vessels travel at two mph, logging data continuously. Maxson monitors them remotely, especially in busy areas. He urges the community to avoid tampering with the drones, which have faced issues from curious onlookers in the past.