VIP Spotlight: Thom Shepherd
The Troprockin Story of Thom Shepherd Missouri’s hit songwriter, performer and survivor.
Cover Story: Sara Evans
There are those who are afraid to examine life, and those who can’t wait to explore it. As fate would have it, a little farm girl named SARA LYNN EVANS from New Franklin, Missouri, would fall among the latter. Born with a musical gift that her...
Fashion: Designing Divas
With the assistance of some beautiful and talented women, we have discovered looks that will leave...
VIP Spotlight: Ben and Melissa Krokson
Raising the Roof on Homes and in Hearts. How helping others is a part of their business and lives.
Business Spotlight: Jamie Patterson
Marketing Medical Services the Relational Way " We Make a Living by what...
Fashion: Radiant Royalty
We enlisted the help of past royalty to give...
VIP Spotlight: Kathy Weisen
SPIRITUAL FITNESS. Scoring the ultimate...
Fashion: “Insuring” a Stunning Look
We enlisted the help of some beautiful and...
Business Spotlight: Fred Dehner
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Cover Story: Veterans
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Fashion: Giving Ladies
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Sizzling Suits
IT’S TIME TO GET OUT IN THE SUMMER SUN and enjoy what the Lake has...
VIP Spotlight: Carrie Sixkiller
The roar of the engine, rush of the wind, making waves and making...
Women in Wellness
Some of the most beautiful and well-known ladies in the health and...
Behind the Desk
Health, wellness and beauty is more than skin deep. Taking time to...
Cover story: Jennifer Lorraine
Every morning for the past eight years, Jennifer Loraine wakes up,...
Lending Ladies
With the assistance of LINDA ALLEN, AMANDA TODD and APRIL TATE, we...
Football, Family, Faith and Friends
If everyone’s lives were likened to the game of football, then...
Fashion: Perfect Outfits for the Season
We have gathered some of the most trusted ladies in the party,...
Lee Mace
Lee and Joyce Mace’s Ozark Opry and their wholesome performers’...
Pink Warriors
It has truly been an honor for L•O PROFILE to feature the three...
VIP Spotlight: Scotts Concrete
The definition of the word foundation found in the...
J. Michael Finley
Some actors act, some performers perform. John Michael Finley...
Libations: The Fish and Co
Eat, Drink and PARTY! The Fish and Co., on the water in the Linn...
Fire and Water
“We live in an amazing area, with caring people and a beautiful...
The Bark Park
The Ambassadors
When a football player reaches the pinnacle of his career — becoming...
Cover Story: Miss Missouri Jennifer Davis
Recipe: Angelo’s
BY KATHY ROBERTS L•O PROFILE EDITOR PHOTOS BY LIZ...
VIP Spotlight: Shoulders the Cross
For nearly two decades, this Osage Beach resident has walked the...
Cover Story: David Atkins
NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION LOCAL LAKE ENTREPRENEUR AND NOW...
Home Feature: Masterpiece of Wood and Stone
The Joneses, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly had a vacation home...
Women Who Own It!
Women Who Own It! Businesses owned by women have a huge impact on...
VIP Spotlight – Mike Henze
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY This is a great community in which to live...
Cover Story: Jim Ashwill
His Secrets are Heard Around the World! It is the subtle, yet crisp...
Fashion: Festive Frocks
Summer is over, fall is in the air and the holiday season is upon...
Recipe: A Colorful Discovery
Grandma Richard's Gingersnaps 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup...
Behind the Desk: Toast and Terrific Times
The holidays are very special times for gathering friends and...
The Festers of Goodwill!
What’s the Idiots Club?” Cofounders Danna and Denny Hiner...
Cover Story: 10 Amazing Years
Fashion: Power Couples
Recipe: Lodge of Four Seasons
A message Beyond the Media- Tina Griffin
After years in Hollywood in the entertainment business, Tina makes the Lake of the Ozarks her home while still on the national stage as the “Counter Culture Mom.”
Cover Story: Deron Cherry
It is the early 1960s. Palmyra, New Jersey, was like most suburbs. Children were running
from house to house and playing in the street. Deron Cherry, former free safety for the
Kansas City Chiefs, experienced many opportunities there during his youth.
Building Bombshells
Miss Missouri: Erin O’Flaherty, Making Her Mark
BY LEXI CHURCHILL CONTRIBUTING WRITER PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ERIN...
Diamond in the Ruff
BY LEXI CHURCHILL CONTRIBUTING WRITER PHOTOS BY LIZ SPARLING AND...
Charitable Glamour
By Maggie Brenizer, managing editor Photos...
Me and Jim – The Lake’s Music Men
If you’ve heard Me and Jim playing at a bar or...
Always More: J’den Cox
Written by: Lexie Churchill Photography: Provided J’den...
Sheryl Crow: All in the Family
For Sheryl Crow, it’s all about family. The Grammy
Award-winning singer and songwriter credits her wholesome
family background in Kennett, Missouri, the small
town where she grew up, for shaping everything she
has accomplished. Her parents, she says, have been the
greatest influence on her life, and “I still make decisions
based on what they instilled in me,” she says. “We are very
close — they are still confidantes and advisers.”
The First Responders: The Uniformed Heroes of Our Communities
What does it take to be a hero?
Is it a cape, superpowers and a fast car? Maybe. Or at least this is the image that has been installed in our heads since we were young from comic books, action figurines and movies.
Ensemble Essentials
Build and Design professionals are experts on taking diverse elements and putting them together to create unique styles and looks.
Dustin and Britton Colquitt- Toes to Heaven
Dustin and Britton Colquitt glance at their phones to find those words before each game; a message fueled by faith and sent by their mother. The saying serves as a constant reminder of who they’re playing for. It’s not the crowd of thousands of people, but a one-man audience, watching their one-man show.
McKensie Garber- Crowned in Character
She entered her hometown for the first time in weeks with a new title to her name.
Leaving her crown and sash behind, she picked up a selfie stick instead. Circled by half her town decked out in Cardinal red, newly crowned Miss Missouri McKensie Garber filmed a minute-long testimony as to why her hometown of Hale made her the perfect candidate for the Miss America title.
Dayton Moore- From the Sandlot to the World Series
Dayton Moore had always dreamed of what he would become in the game of baseball. Now, at 47, his dream of playing professionally has taken a different form.
Party Perfect
The holiday season is upon us! It’s time to fill your calendars with parties, family gatherings, even your own wedding! Trying to find an outfit won’t be as daunting if you enlist the help of one of L•O PROFILE’s apparel retailers!
Guiding Light- Dana Wilkerson
Born in St. Louis, Dana’s family moved just west of the city to Montgomery County before her second birthday. Country living suited the family, and Dana and her older brother Chad joined 4-H and spent their summers going to county and state fairs to show their sheep.
Bombshells and Boats
Our boating-enthusiast models are big fans of speed on the water, and that’s what they expect from their watercrafts. Both the Seebolds and the Manires get behind the throttles for their thrills on the Lake of the Ozarks! Now that summer is here, it’s time to pull out the bathing suits and flip-flops and hop on a boat for the perfect summer lifestyle at the Lake.
“If, When and Why Not?” — Joseph Boer of The Blue Heron
The highlight of a trip or an evening at the Lake of the Ozarks is enjoying a gastronomic event. Many visitors and fortunate locals repose at The Blue Heron with its majestic view from the veranda at twilight, and of course, with its restaurateur, Joseph Hendrikus Boer. Joseph invites his guests in and shares stories about food, wine and spirits. He also attends to guest details. Joseph has worked to not only perfect delicious entrées, but also to make memories for his customers that last a lifetime. His sharing of life’s advice recently earned him a Missouri House of Representatives Resolution. His insightful conversation with a state representative’s two college-age daughters highlighted always telling the truth, and to never lie, cheat or steal. He shares this same advice with his new employees.
A Time to Reflect, a Time to Plan, and a Time to Execute — Mike Fiore
“There’s nothing else I really want to do other than get up and build boats. If I won the lottery tomorrow, I would still do the exact same thing. Nothing would change. It’ll be that way I’m sure until the day I die. — Mike Fiore, from Speed On The Water digital magazine, July/August 2013
A Patriot For Lake Patriots — Spotlight VIP — Homes for Heroes
“Heroes are everywhere,” exudes Mindy Molinar. The Lake is also a haven for homes. Mindy, a Lake of the Ozarks Realtor, unites the two with the “ Homes for Heroes ” program. This unique offering for military and community honorees results in monetary rewards for real estate transactions and more.
Weather Proof Fashion
Spring is right around the corner, and it’s time to vamp up your look for the season! With the weather being unpredictable this time of year, we urge you to keep those winter clothes in your closet that are versatile. Pick clothing that can be paired with a sweater to brave the cold or a skirt to enjoy a 50-degree day! With the help of the ladies at Blair’s Landing, L•O PROFILE has found top fashion trends and looks for the season that will definitely liven up your spring wardrobe.
Busy as a BEA! — Spotlight VIP
With a name like Bea, one may imagine a person who’s always busy. For Bea Roggy, it’s definitely true. Bea is short for Beulah, and she is a long–time volunteer at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. With more than 9,000 hours of service, Bea has made a significant contribution to Lake Regional,” says CEO Michael E. Henze. “I’m continually impressed by the dedication of our volunteers and the help and support they provide to our patients and our organization.”
From The Farm To Atlantic City — Miss Missouri Jessica Hartman
Jessica Hartman has done more in her first 24 years than most people do in a lifetime. And her journey from Colorado to Missouri to the Miss America Contest last September is just part of her persona. The 5-foot, 10-inch blonde was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado. Her father, Gregg, owns a sod farm and lawn-care business and breeds Gelbvieh cattle. Kris, Jessica’s mother, works for a company that is redeveloping the Army depot in Pueblo. She has one sister, Danielle, who is a senior at Colorado State University-Pueblo, majoring in business.
One Team, One Dream: Tiffany Riemann
By Selynn Barbour — Contributing Writer | Photos Provided By Tiffany...
Update Your Look For The New Year
With the holiday season now behind us, we can focus on what the new year is going to bring. It may be setting new personal goals, revamping an old wardrobe or planning a special trip or evening out for Valentine’s Day. If you’re thinking about updating your look for the new year, let Blair’s Landing assist you in finding the perfect wardrobe, or Under the Sun help you find the impeccable outfit for that impending business function.
From the Lake to the Luminous — Mike Hopkins
The first humans who will walk on Mars are walking the Earth today, says the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA. Will one be Mike Hopkins from the Lake? Maybe, but if not his feet stepping onto the planet, Mike is helping provide the path there.