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Tag: Lake Ozark

Old World Elegance – Vacation brings Rushings home to Lake of the Ozarks

Old World Elegance – Vacation brings Rushings home to Lake of the Ozarks

The couple came to the Lake of the Ozarks on a two-week vacation in the summer of 2006. They didn’t want to build a second home; they wanted to move to the Lake permanently. And so it was decided. Anna’s vision was of Old World elegance without the home being showy or trendy.

March 22, 2010 More
Clint Bowyer is in for the chase

Clint Bowyer is in for the chase

Though Clint Bowyer says he approaches each race with a calm, professional demeanor, there’s no doubt his heart is pumping and the adrenaline is coursing through his veins as he pushes his Chevrolet Impala SS to the limits. Bowyer began racing motocross at the age of 4, so after some 27 years of racing, there’s a certain confidence as he watches for the green flag to drop.

February 25, 2010 More
A Series of (Un)fortunate Events: A Piece of Lake Ozark History

A Series of (Un)fortunate Events: A Piece of Lake Ozark History

Bill Bagnell now had his own railroad stop and his own town. But there’s more to the story. When Union Electric was building the Great Osage Dam, it needed an official name, so they simply used the name of the closest town, Bagnell, MO. So, there you have it. Bagnell Dam got its name because a farmer allowed the railroad to cross his land and insisted that the railroad stop be named after him.

February 22, 2010 More
Ted Koplar Reflects on the World of Communications

Ted Koplar Reflects on the World of Communications

Ted Koplar’s body language reflects unbridled enthusiasm about his latest venture within the world of communications.

December 23, 2009 More
Designer Golf Courses DESIGNER HOMES

Designer Golf Courses DESIGNER HOMES

The year was 1970 and the Lake of the Ozarks was a pure vacation destination. It offered water sports, fishing, the Strip, go-carts, miniature golf and scads of small resorts. There were a couple of local golf courses, but the Lake was not a golf destination. There was insufficient permanent population to support a premium [...]

December 15, 2009 More