If it's of interest, the good people of AH answered a question about Stephen. I made a small contribution myself.
https://old.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1vs0a9b/in_the_film_master_and_commander_there_is_a/
##Public Meetings
Camden County Commissioners Meeting
10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Thursday, Aug. 6, 1 Ct Cir NW, Camdenton
Meeting agendas can be found here.
Lake Ozark Public Meetings
Regular meetings at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at City Hall, 3162 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark
Meeting agendas and minutes can be found here.
Camdenton Board of Aldermen Meetings
Meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Camdenton City Hall, 437 W. Hwy 54, Camdenton
Meeting agendas can be found here.
##Events
Ha Ha Tonka State Park Mini Shootout
Registration 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 31
Races 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2
Ever wanted to race a boat in the Shootout? This is your chance! Watch as high-speed remote-controlled boats tear across the water in the Mini Shootout, battling for the coveted Top Gun title. Whether you are a seasoned racer or a first-time competitor, you can register your remote-controlled boat and go head-to-head with other enthusiasts in this adrenaline-pumping competition.
Location: Ha Ha Tonka State Park Spring Area
Tickets: $40 Per Boat + $25 Additional Boat
FREE for Spectators
Ha Ha Tonka State Park Spring Area, Camdenton
Camden County Farmer's Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1
Camden County Courthouse, 1 Court Circle NW, Camdenton
Fish Fry at the Museum
4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1
Benefits Roof Repair to the museum. As long as the dinner food lasts. Free museum tours and family activities.
Adults $20, kids 10 & under $10
Camden County Museum, 206 S Locust, Linn Creek
Duck Drop Carnival and Duck Drop
8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 1
Head on over to the Old Two Bit area on the Bagnell Dam Strip for family fun, games, and good times! Then check out the Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop starting at noon.
Enter for your chance to win $5,000! Ducks drop at noon.
Tickets are $5 each, or 6 for $20.
Winners will be announced after the duck race is over. Winners will be notified via phone if they are not present.
Proceeds from the Duck Drop event benefits Ozark Coast Kiwanis, which supports local organizations including Kids Harbor, Citizens Against Domestic Violence, the Food Pantry, Lake Area Big Brothers & Sisters, Wonderland Camp, and more.
Bagnell Dam Strip, Lake Ozark
20th Annual COPS National Golf Tournament
9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2
The 20th Annual National COPS Golf Tournament will be held at Osage National Golf Resort, a course designed by Arnold Palmer. Players will participate in a four-person scramble, playing the River and Mountain courses.
The cost to play is $150 per person or $600 per team. To register 2 or more players, please use the same registration form. Team max is 4. If you do not have a full team of 4, you will be paired up with other players.
Shotgun Start at 9:00 a.m.
All proceeds help C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) provide healing programs for thousands of law enforcement survivors throughout the nation.
Osage National Golf Club, 400 Osage Hills Road, Lake Ozark
School of the Osage Foundation Golf Scramble 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3
The School of the Osage Foundation is having a golf scramble where proceeds will benefit scholarships for students!
Cost for a 4-person team is $500 and includes green fees, cart, 8 drink tickets, snacks, breakfast, and lunch. There will also be opportunities to win prizes on several holes!
Program schedule:
8 a.m.: Registration and breakfast 9 a.m.: Shotgun start 2 p.m.: Lunch and awards Sponsorship opportunities available!
Bear Creek Valley Golf Club, 910 State Hwy 42, Osage Beach
Camdenton Farmer's Market
3 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5
The area's residents and visitors have an opportunity to meet and talk with the producers who provide fresh, wholesome, home grown food and farm products at a reasonable price.
220 Rodeo Road, Camdenton
Camden County Museum Country Market & Bazaar
3-6 p.m. Wednesdays
Every Wednesday December, many vendors fill the museum and (in favorable weather) the lawn.
For more information, call the museum 573-873-2990 or visit the website at www.camdencountymuseum.com.
Camden County Museum, 206 S Locust, Linn Creek
FREE Yoga in Osage Beach City Park
9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8
Lake of the Ozarks Yoga & Fitness is partnering with the City of Osage Beach to offer Yoga in the Park on the second Saturday of the month through this summer!
The classes are free of charge and designed for all fitness levels. Sessions are from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Please arrive in time to park, sign a waiver, and get a spot on the lawn.
Cost: FREE to the public
Who: All fitness levels welcome
To ensure a comfortable experience on the grass, participants are encouraged to come prepared with a towel, yoga mat, water, and dressed appropriately for the outdoor weather. In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled.
Osage Beach City Park, 950 Hatchery Road, Osage Beach
Hi, if you're on this subreddit, you are probably aware of attacks by Missouri Republicans on the Daniel Boone Regional Library over its "Rainbow Story Time" event. If not, I'll let you read the story.
All good?
Now, if you have opinions about the attacks on DBRL in general and the Columbia library in particular, here are some places where you can voice your concerns.
I worked in journalism for most of my career (nearly 30 years) and also in legislative offices (RIP Ike Skelton) so I have sen both sides of this. Please take this advice in the friendly spirit it's intended.
The most effective way of getting a message to a legislator is a written letter. These take time and effort to compose, but the ACLU has a handy guide for how to write a letter to a legislator here. I won't steal their thunder, but the most effective way is to immediately identify yourself as a constituent, raise the problem in a firm but courteous manner, and state your personal connection to the issue.
The next best way to contact a legislative office is to call your legislator. Please keep in mind that the people answering the calls are office staff or interns, who are there to do that job (answer the phone) and not to set policy or advise the government official. Don't be rude to them, but again, identify yourself as a constituent, state the issue clearly, and your position on it.
Emails to state officials are almost useless. They can be programmatically generated, often using fake addresses, are impossible to verify, and just get sent to the (metaphorical) circular file. Importantly, emails at the county or city level may actually be useful, because people in those offices generally serve part-time and get very few actual contacts with the public.
The legislator you need to contact is the one who represents you. It might feel good to call and give Rick Brattin a piece of your mind, but unless you live in Harrisonville, he's not obligated to listen to you and, in some theories of government, is empowered to actively ignore you, because he's not your representative. The good news is that Denny Hoskins is your Missouri Secretary of State, so his office is a good one to contact to voice your opinion.
Here is how to find your legislator at the various levels of state and local government involved. The people involved in this are working at the state and local level, so contacting state and local officials is the right way to go.
State Senate: The state senator who represents Columbia is Stephen Webber, a Democrat. He can be contacted at:
201 W Capitol Ave., Rm. 329
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 751-3931
State House of Representatives: Boone County is divided into five state legislative districts. To find your House representative, use the tool here, about halfway down the left side of the page: https://house.mo.gov/
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins: The guy who's stirring all this up. Get in touch with him here:
600 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO, 65101
Main Office: (573) 751-4936
The attorney general, Catherine Hanaway, was also involved in this earlier. Her contact information is:
Supreme Court Building
207 W. High Street/P.O. Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-3321
You can support the library or send other feedback by contacting the Daniel Boone Regional Library: The library system that the Columbia Public Library is a part of. Trustees are listed here: https://www.dbrl.org/about/governance/board-of-trustees You can email the trustees at trustees@dbrl.org or send mail directly to the Columbia library (which is also the DBRL headquarters):
Columbia Public Library 100 W Broadway Columbia, MO 65201
Let the mayor and city council know your opinion. The library system operates separately from the city, but it's useful to have local legislators hear our opinions also. The city government is divided into six wards, each represented by their own councilperson, plus the mayor who is a councilperson at large. You can find your ward information here:
https://www.como.gov/boards/city-council/wards-map/
and contact Mayor Barbara Buffaloe directly here:
Phone: 573.874.7222
Email: Mayor@CoMo.gov
City of Columbia, Missouri
701 E Broadway/P.O. Box 6015
Columbia, Missouri, 65205
And, finally, consider contacting the Boone County Commissioners: These people run the county, which the library system is in. It's always useful to contact them because very few people attend their meetings/know they exist. You can find their information here: https://www.boonemo.gov/commission/
Some of you who live in the area will remember the recent kerfuffle over allowing a data center in a proposed Opportunity Zone in Camden County (technically, the decision before the commission was whether to support the planned OZ, but a proposed data center was the focus of the attention).
As a follow up on that, the Camden County Commission heard a proposal at their meeting last week to rewrite part of the Uniform Land Use Code (ULUC), including a proposed Appendix L that would include new regulations on data centers. Two people on the commission, Stacy Shore and Kris Franken, presented a proposal from the rewrite committee to, among other things:
classify data centers into categories by land use or energy usage (ranging from micro to hyperscale)
requires data centers to have annual publicly available compliance reports for regulations (see below)
creates a regulatory process for permitting and agreements
mandates a county-wide referendum with a majority of registered voters approving permits for a data center (the applicant pays for the election)
require data centers to have a year's worth of their water usage stored on site
creates an escalator clause for higher costs for water in drought conditions
creates specifications for EMF, vibration, sound, waste disposal, and environmental cleanup (with a center having to post bond for cleanups)
You can read the whole thing here if you want.
Essentially, the proposed policy would make it very unattractive to build a data center in Camden County, particularly when other counties are making it very attractive to build data centers on their land.
The commission meeting was intended to float the proposal (pun intended) before lake area residents, so there was not a vote on it. I will keep an eye on the upcoming commission meetings and do my best to post information on them here before this is discussed again.
As a reminder, the commissioners meet at least once a week, with a public schedule that is posted here. Meeting agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, as required by law. The commission generally meets at 10 a.m. on scheduled dates in the county admin building/old courthouse, 1 Courthouse Dr NW, Camdenton.
If you would like to leave comments or feedback on the proposal, you can contact the county commission here:
Ike Skelton, Presiding Commissioner, ike_skelton@camdencountymo.gov
James Gohagan, 1st District Commissioner, james_gohagan@camdencountymo.gov
Steve Dougan, 2nd District Commissioner, steve_dougan@camdencountymo.gov
Jeff Vernetti is the state representative who represents Camden County, and who initially supported the Opportunity Zone proposal until he learned more about it. You can find his contact information here and I'll also post it below:
Address: MO House of Representatives, 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 409-B, Jefferson City MO 65101
Legislator Assistant: DeTrisha Jones
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00-6:00
Phone: 573-751-1119
E-Mail: Jeff.Vernetti@house.mo.gov
The US congressman for the district is of course Mark Alford, in case you feel a need to contact him as well.
Edit: I would be incredibly remiss not to give a great deal of credit to Dave Maupin and his blog, https://amongthedogwoods.blog/, which has the best coverage of Camden County meetings you'll find. You can also find ... opinions on some of the typical Facebook groups but I try not to dig too deply into them.
##Public Meetings
Camden County Commissioners Meeting
10 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 1 Ct Cir NW, Camdenton
Meeting agendas can be found here.
Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at City Hall, 3162 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark
Meeting agendas and minutes can be found here.
##Events
Weekly Open Knitting and Stitching
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays
Join us weekly at the Paint Box Cafe for knitting, stitching, and anything to do with Fiber Arts. Everyone welcome!
For more information, call 608-692-6941 or visit https://www.lakefiberarts.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/Lakeareafiberartsfestival
Paint Box Cafe, 1026 Palisades Blvd, Osage Beach
Camdenton Farmer's Market
3 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1
The area's residents and visitors have an opportunity to meet and talk with the producers who provide fresh, wholesome, home grown food and farm products at a reasonable price.
220 Rodeo Road, Camdenton
Creative Writers Group
3-4 p.m. Wednesdays in July
Ever thought about Writing…but didn't know where to start? This weekly writing group provides a simple, casual, and low-pressure environment that will include: A short, practical writing tip, A creative prompt to get you started, Time to write, Optional sharing by those who are comfortable with doing so. No writing experience needed. No pressure. No expectations. Just a welcoming space to show up, write, and develop the art of storytelling and creative expression!
Cost is $7.50.
For more information, visit https://www.artistsandcreatorsstudios.com/, call 573-203-5860 or email annmoniqueart@gmail.com
Artists & Creators Studios, 401 N Main Street (Hwy 5) Suite 8B (Inside Laurie Terrace Mall), Laurie
Camden County Museum Country Market & Bazaar
3-6 p.m. Wednesdays
Every Wednesday from April 1st through December from 3pm to 6pm many vendors fill the museum and (in favorable weather) the lawn.
For more information, call the museum 573-873-2990 or visit our website at www.camdencountymuseum.com.
Camden County Museum, 206 S Locust, Linn Creek
FIFA World Cup Tournament Watch Party @ The Encore
Starts at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, repeats at 10 a.m. July 9 and 10 a.m. July 16.
Head to The Encore for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament Watch Party! Enjoy the FIFA matches on our BIG SCREENS from June 11 - July 19!
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA.
The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar, 3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark
Camden County Farmer’s Market on the Square
7 a.m.-noon Saturdays
Camden County Courthouse, 1 Court Circle NW, Camdenton
##Fourth of July events
4th of July Weekend @ The Encore
Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5
Head to The Encore 4th of July Weekend as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!
There will be Live Entertainment, Food & Drink Specials, Pool Parties and ALL the 4th of July FUN you could ask for! Party ALL weekend long.
Live Entertainment Schedule:
Friday, July 3:
Saturday, July 4:
Sunday, July 5:
The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar, 3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark
Celebration Cruises Fireworks Cruise
7:45-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4
Celebration Cruise's 2026 Fireworks Schedule is Here! Get ready to light up your summer on the water! Join us for an unforgettable evening aboard our Celebration Cruise's Fireworks show, the best seat on the lake for dazzling fireworks displays!
Music, fun, and great atmosphere - Front-row views of spectacular fireworks - Perfect for families, date nights, and groups. Spots fill quickly—don’t miss out on one of the most popular experiences of the season!
Pricing: $49.00 Adult (11+), $30.00 Child (3–10) Reserve your cruise today: 573 480-3212 or Cruiselakeoftheozarks.com
Celebration Cruises, 1006 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark
Captain Ron's - 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
9:15 p.m. Friday, July 3
Enjoy a 4th of July fireworks celebration at Captain Ron's!
Beachfront fun at Lake of the Ozarks for all ages! Captain Ron’s offers that and so much more. With live entertainment, volleyball area and beach for the whole family.
Parking is limited; Arrive early.
Don’t miss out on making the trip to this Lake legend! 34 1/2 MM by boat. Visit http://captainronsatthelake.com/ for more details.
Captain Ron's, 82 Aloha Ln., Sunrise Beach
Happy Juneteenth everyone!
For those not aware, Juneteenth celebrates slavery coming to an end in the United States, commemorating the date, June 19th, 1865, when Galveston, Texas, came under American control. Galveston was the last major rebel territory to have the Emancipation Proclamation come into force.
Branching out from its Texas roots, Juneteenth has become an important date for celebration within the African-American community, and is recognized as a holiday by most US states. In recent times, push for Federal recognition has given the date particular prominence, and it has been declared a federal holiday.
In light of this, we felt it appropriate to use the day to highlight some past answers on the subreddit that speak to the history of African-Americans, as well as the struggle to guarantee truly equal rights that continued, and still remains, in the wake of emancipation. If this seems familiar, it's because we have done this in previous years.
Below you will see multiple threads that address and highlight African-American history, the continuing fight for equal rights for Black Americans, and the ongoing effort to ensure that, in the words of the enslaver Thomas Jefferson, all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Start off with /u/freedmenspatrol in What recommended sources and resources would you recommend for integrating African American history into history curriculum and fill in my own gaps of knowledge?
/u/Takeoffdpantsnjaket wrote a heartbreaking post about What happened to the Black community in Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912?
/u/Lyeta explored Did the Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States Include African-American?
/u/hillsonghoods has a number of fantastic posts on the legacy of African-Americans in music history!
And the influence of Bob Marley
u/vpltz takes a look at Josephine Baker became a famous African-American star!
/u/DBHT14 writes about writing about the drawdown of the American military in 1866, and its effect on the regiments of Buffalo Soldier’s who’d fought bravely for the country.
/u/afro-tastic tackled What strategies did the Civil Rights Movement in the US employ?
u/Georgy_K_Zhukov answered In 1811 enslaved populations near New Orleans attempted to take the city in the German Coast Uprising. What were the origins, and aftermath, if the uprising?
/u/TRB1783 previously wrote about the North's plans for freedmen in a follow-up question.
/u/shotpun previously answered What happened to the 4 million slaves...after...1865?
/u/freedmenspatrol has previously written about the historiography of Reconstruction.
After the slaves were freed in 1865, where did they go? How did they live?, by /u/lyle_lanly and /u/edhistory101 and /u/SisterChenoeh
and u/janvs explains What's the history of Juneteenth? When did it first become celebrated in the Black community in the U.S.?
You may also be interested in this episode of the AskHistorians podcast, in which /u/Drylaw talks with Professor Nicholas Buccola, author of "The Fire Is upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate over Race in America" (Princeton University Press, 2017), about the important 1965 debate on race between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Jr.
Feel free to add more threads in the comments below!
Last year’s thread also spawned a slew of book recommendations, including:
Biondi, Martha. The Black Revolution on Campus
Dunbar, Erica Armstrong. A Fragile Freedom: African American Women and Emancipation in the Antebellum City
Foner, Eric. Forever Free
Foner, Eric. Free Soil, Free Labor, Free Men
Foner, Eric. Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution
Glymph, Thavolia. Out of the House of Bondage: The Transformation of the Plantation Household
Higginbotham, Evelyn. Righteous Discontent: The Women's Movement in the Black Baptist Church, 1880-1920
Hunter, Tera. To 'Joy My Freedom: Southern Black Women's Lives and Labors after the Civil War
King, Shannon. Whose Harlem is This Anyway
LeFlouria, Talitha. Chained in Silence: Black Women and Convict Labor in the New South
Oakes, James. Freedom National
Parsons, Elaine Frantz. Ku-Klux: The Birth of the Klan During Reconstruction
Potter, David M. The Impending Crisis
Tompkins Bates, Beth. The Making of Black Detroit in the Age of Henry Ford
Also do feel free to add more book recommendations, and happy Juneteenth.
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##Public Meetings
Camden County Commissioners Meeting
Typically at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, 1 Ct Cir NW, Camdenton
Meeting agendas can be found here.
Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen Meeting
Typically meet at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays at City Hall, 3162 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark
Meeting agendas and minutes can be found here.
##Events
LOTO Shootout Event: Float Your Boat
1 p.m. Saturday, May 30
Come out for the exhilarating Float Your Boat Cardboard Boat event at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout!
Watch as teams unleash their creativity and skills, racing handcrafted cardboard boats across the stunning waters. It's a fun-filled day for spectators and participants alike, with laughter, competition, and incredible teamwork on display.
Don't miss out on this unique and entertaining experience at one of the most exciting events of the year!
All funds go to support lake area food pantries.
Want to compete in the event? Register HERE!
Onsite registration starts at 1 p.m. Boat races begin at 2 p.m.
$100/entry
For more details or to enter, click here.
Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill, 1028 Deer Valley Rd., Sunrise Beach
LOTO Shootout Event: Great Shootout Treasure Hunt at Franky & Louie's
4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 30
Check in at the front entrance of Franky & Louie’s. Volunteers will collect your info and provide a wristband for each PAID treasure hunter.
Registration & Check-In: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, digging starts at 6.
For more information, click here.
Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill, 1028 Deer Valley Rd., Sunrise Beach
Sunday Church Service on Cannonball Beach @ Captain Ron's
10 a.m. Sunday, May 31 (every Sunday through Sept. 27)
Have your Sunday Church Service on Cannonball Beach at Captain Ron's.
Beachfront fun at Lake of the Ozarks for all ages! Captain Ron’s offers that and so much more. With live entertainment, volleyball area and beach for the whole family.
Don’t miss out on making the trip to this Lake legend!
Captain Ron's, 82 Aloha Ln., Sunrise Beach; 34 1/2 MM by boat.
Young Professionals at the Lake Membership Meeting
11:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 3
How to Use AI to Grow Your Personal Brand and Business
Get ready for an engaging and insight-packed session all about using AI to elevate your personal brand and business! You’ll discover practical tools, real-world strategies, and creative ways to stand out in today’s digital landscape.
This is your chance to learn how to market smarter - not harder - while connecting with other forward-thinking professionals. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your edge, you’ll walk away with ideas you can put to work immediately.
Fee: $15, includes lunch. Register here.
Willmore Lodge, 1 Willmore Lane, Lake Ozark
Jacob's Cave Summer Swapping Days
June 4-7, hours vary, starts at 8:00 am each day.
Missouri's largest swap meet featuring antiques, guns, fishing tackle, crafts, small animals, fowl, flea market items, etc. Set up and camp or just come browse the acres of crafts, goods, livestock, and various products at Jacobs Cave on North Hwy 5 between Gravois Mills and Versailles.
$10 per vehicle.
Hours of Operation:
For more information, click here
Jacob's Cave Meadowlands, 23114 Hwy TT, Versailles
The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre Presents: In Love and Chaos: The Broadway Experience
June 4-7
The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre presents "In Love and Chaos: The Broadway Experience." Love is challenging and in most ways, love is often shown after chaos enters our life. Join our cast as their dreams start to become reality in this wild new showcase, "In Love and Chaos: The Broadway Experience".
Experience this show with music all from Broadway shows, such as Company, Kinky Boots, Shrek The Musical, and more.
Dates and times:
TICKETS: Click here.
Lake West Chamber Eggs & Issues Breakfast Meeting
7:30 a.m. Friday, June 5
Come out for breakfast on June 5 at the American Legion in Sunrise Beach as welcome presenters Amy Jackson (State Fair Community College) and Paige Jones (Small Business Development Center). Come learn about valuable business and workforce development resources available right here at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Breakfast and Networking: 7:30am - 8am. Program Starts: 8am
Call the Lake West Chamber office for more information at 573-374-5500.
Zach Wheat American Legion Post 624, 852 American Legion Rd., Sunrise Beach
Dog Days Presents The 19th Annual Canine Cannonball
Noon Friday, June 5
How far and high can your dog jump? The annual Dock Dogs jumping contest is held at Dog Days again this year. Canine athletes compete in various specialties at this family friendly event. Click here for more information, a full schedule and online registration. On-Site registration also available.
Free admission!
Dog Days Bar & Grill, 1232 Jefferies Rd., Osage Beach
Hot Summer Nights: Summer Dreams 5-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 5
Hot Summer Nights is a classic vehicle cruise and family night on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark from 5 - 9:30 p.m. (rain or shine). Free admission and participation. All makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles will line the Strip and cruise around.
2026 Dates:
This kid-friendly event offers games, activities, live entertainment and more!
For more information, click here.
Sporting Clays Tournament For Kids Cove Respite Care Network 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6
Missouri Trap Shooters Association
Join Kids Cove Respite Care Network for their first annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser at the Missouri Trap Shooters Association in Linn Creek, Missouri.
This fun and competitive day on the range brings together community members, businesses, and shooting enthusiasts to support foster families across Missouri. Proceeds from the event help Kids Cove provide respite care—giving foster parents safe, short-term care options so they can rest and recharge.
The event features:
Whether you’re an experienced shooter or new to sporting clays, this event is designed to be welcoming, engaging, and mission-driven. For registration, sponsorship opportunities, or more information, visit www.kidscoverespitehome.org or contact james@kidscoverespitehome.org. Cost is $650.
Missouri Trap Shooters Association, 51 Trapshooters Rd, Linn Creek
Family Gospel Singing Fest
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 6
The Medical Missions for Christ Clinic ("MM4C"), in celebration of its 20th anniversary, will hold a Family Gospel Singing Fest! The day will feature local singing groups including Golden Blue Grass; Sharon Hedrick and Family; and Potter's Wheel.
MM4C will provide food and refreshments for a donation, as well as games for all ages. This event is FREE to the public.
In the event of rain, the event will be moved to New Home Baptist Church, located at 2895 Old Route 5 North in Camdenton.
For more information, please call Krista Carter at 573-346-7777 or via email at kristacarter.mm4c@gmail.com.
Camdenton City Park, Camdenton, MO
LOTO Shootout Event: Vivi Jo Barbie Poker Run
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 6
WHERE: Various locations around the Lake
Come out for a Barbie-themed poker run! Gather your crew to sail along the route to collect and trade cards at each stop, then meet us at 6pm sharp at the final stop for the after party where there will be a lottery-style raffle and the poker winners will be announced. All proceeds from this event go towards funding childhood brain cancer research in honor Vivi Jo.
Stops (you must pick up a card or trade a card at each):
Make sure to be at Level 5 by 6pm sharp to turn in your hand
##Public Meetings
Camdenton Board of Aldermen Meeting
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Camdenton City Hall, 437 Highway 54, Camdenton
Meeting agenda can be found here.
Camden County Commissioners Meeting
10 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 1 Ct Cir NW, Camdenton
Meeting agenda can be found here.
Osage Beach/Lake Ozark Joint Sewer Board Meeting
4 p.m. Tuesday May 19, 3162 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark.
Meeting agenda can be found here.
##Events
StoryTime at Forget Me Not Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20 (every third Wednesday of the month)
It's STORYTIME at the Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue & Sanctuary. FREE! In partnership with the Camden County Library on MAY 20th at 11:00 AM.
Bring the kids for a delightful reading of a short story followed by a pony ride (all at The Rescue). No reservations needed.
Please call (573) 216-3838 for more information.
Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue & Sanctuary, 1025 Heritage Drive, Linn Creek
Lakeside Makers Market at Inn at Grand Glaize
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 23-Sunday, May 24
Kick off the summer at the inaugural Lakeside Makers Market! Hosted at the historic Inn at Grand Glaize, this premier vendor event brings together the finest local artisans, crafters, and creators for a two-day showcase in the heart of Osage Beach. Whether you are looking for handcrafted home décor, unique jewelry, custom woodwork, or artisanal treats, the Makers Market offers a curated shopping experience with the best views at the Lake. Nestled at the 1-mile marker of the Glaize Arm, our market combines the vibrant energy of Memorial Day Weekend with the charm of locally made goods.
Admission is 100% Free and Open to the Public!
For more information, call 573-348-4731, email dos@innatgrandglaize.com or visit https://innatgrandglaize.com.
Inn at Grand Glaize, 5142 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach
Styx w/ Special Guest - Cheap Trick
Click here for tickets and more information.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23
Ozarks Amphitheater, 2629 North Business Route 5, Camdenton
LOTO Shootout Event: Adult Glow Treasure Hunt
8 p.m. Friday, May 24
Get ready to dig, laugh, and glow!
Come out for the first ever Adult Glow Treasure Hunt — a 21+ nighttime adventure where the beach lights up under blacklights and glowing treasures are buried in the sand.
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for an unforgettable night of fun and surprises.
Click here to buy tickets.
Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill, 1028 Deer Valley Rd., Sunrise Beach
LOTO Shootout Event: Float Your Boat
1 p.m. Saturday, May 30
Come out for the exhilarating Float Your Boat Cardboard Boat event at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout!
Watch as teams unleash their creativity and skills, racing handcrafted cardboard boats across the stunning waters. It's a fun-filled day for spectators and participants alike, with laughter, competition, and incredible teamwork on display.
Don't miss out on this unique and entertaining experience at one of the most exciting events of the year!
All funds go to support lake area food pantries.
Want to compete in the event? Register HERE!
Onsite registration starts at 1 p.m. Boat races begin at 2 p.m.
$100/entry
For more details or to enter, click here.
Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill, 1028 Deer Valley Rd., Sunrise Beach
LOTO Shootout Event: Great Shootout Treasure Hunt at Franky & Louie's
4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 30
Check in at the front entrance of Franky & Louie’s. Volunteers will collect your info and provide a wristband for each PAID treasure hunter.
Registration & Check-In: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, digging starts at 6.
For more information, click here.
Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill, 1028 Deer Valley Rd., Sunrise Beach
Sunday Church Service on Cannonball Beach @ Captain Ron's
10 a.m. Sunday, May 31 (every Sunday through Sept. 27)
Have your Sunday Church Service on Cannonball Beach at Captain Ron's.
Beachfront fun at Lake of the Ozarks for all ages! Captain Ron’s offers that and so much more. With live entertainment, volleyball area and beach for the whole family.
Don’t miss out on making the trip to this Lake legend!
Captain Ron's, 82 Aloha Ln., Sunrise Beach; 34 1/2 MM by boat.
##Public meetings
Camdenton Board of Aldermen Meeting
6 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Camdenton City Hall, 437 Highway 54, Camdenton
The Aldermen are expected to discuss proposals for a data center near Camdenton.
Camden County Commissioners Meeting
10 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 1 Ct Cir NW, Camdenton
Meeting agenda can be found here
Sunrise Beach Board of Trustees
5-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 16537 MO-5, Sunrise Beach
##Events
Cinco de Mayo Party at The Encore
Noon-midnight, Tuesday, May 5
It’s time to turn up the flavor and the fun! The Encore is throwing a Cinco De Mayo party you don’t want to miss! Come out for a fiesta packed with amazing food specials, non-stop good vibes and an atmosphere that’s all about letting loose and celebrating!
Good food. Strong drinks. Great people. Let’s make this Cinco De Mayo one to remember!
View the Cinco De Mayo Food Specials here!
The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar, 3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark
Samba Group Dance Class
7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
Get ready for a fun night out at La Roca Club… because we’re kicking off something special! Our NEW Samba Group Dance Class starts Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 PM, and it’s the perfect way to get moving, try something new, and meet great people. No experience needed—just come ready to have fun! Samba is lively, upbeat, and full of rhythm—it’s a feel-good dance that will have you smiling from the very first step.
Every Tuesday May 5 - June 23 (8-week session), $88 per person. Classes start at 7 p.m. Register at https://larocaclub.com
For more information, call 573-348-0773, email larocadance@yahoo.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/LaRocaClubDance or https://larocaclub.com
La Roca Club, 980 Airport Rd., Osage Beach
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at La Roca Club
8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
After the Samba group class, we’re keeping the doors open to celebrate! Margarita specials at the bar, Dancing to your favorite Latin music, Chips & salsa to snack on. Come for the class… stay for the party! Grab your friends and make a night of it—we’ll see you on the dance floor! If you are not taking the class, you are welcome to join the Party at 8:00pm!
For more information, call 573-348-0773, email larocadance@yahoo.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/LaRocaClubDance or https://larocaclub.com
La Roca Club, 980 Airport Rd., Osage Beach
Ozark Rides Rally
Various times
Ozark Rides Rally is a motorcycle rally that will have guided rides starting at five locations around the Lake Area at specific times and ending at five different locations around the Lake Area. A limited number of guided rides will be available each day, with routes that remain consistent throughout the event. Rides will depart from Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson at set times, with each route designed to offer a specific time frame and experience. No Pre-registration needed to participate in the guided rides. For a complete list of guided ride schedule and locations, visit https://lakebikefest.com/ozark-rides-rally/.
Laps On The Track: Experience riding your motorcycle on a race track. On Thursday, May 7th from 10am- 2pm, we will have laps on the track. Every hour from 10am – 2pm there will be guided rides from Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson to I-44 Speedway. Just show up and riders will depart on a first come first serve basis. All bikes and trikes welcome for this FREE event. This FREE event is your chance to feel the speed and excitement of the racetrack while being part of one of the biggest riding events of the year. Don’t miss out—gear up and experience the track like never before! *All participants must meet at Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson on Thursday to register for Laps at the Track. Must have a Helmet to Ride at the Track
Friday & Saturday ONLY: Friday: 7pm- Entertainment brought to you by Leprechaun’s Corner. Join us for live music with Whiskey Trio & Rentless and enjoy food and drink specials
Saturday: 3pm- Motorcycle Audio Sound Competition at Leprechaun’s Corner. Must register between 1:30-2:30pm at Leprechaun’s Corner with the competition kicking off at 3pm. 7pm- Entertainment brought to you by Leprechaun’s Corner. Join us for live music with Jason Earl and enjoy food and drink specials
Ozark Rides Rally is a FREE Event to attend. Event is Rain or Shine and in the event of rain, the Event Guide will cancel or postpone ride times. The decision will be made at the starting location.
Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest, 573-348-1599, https://lakebikefest.com/ozark-rides-rally/
Community National Day of Prayer Event
7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7
The annual National Day of Prayer community event will be held on the front lawn of the Main Branch of Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Community Room on Level 2.
Prayers will be spoken for Federal, State, and Local Government, Schools, Churches, Lake Area Businesses, Armed Forces, Arts/Entertainment, Etc. Also, songs will be performed.
This year’s theme, Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations, takes on significant meaning with the Nation’s concerns, war, violence, and other struggles of today.
The related scripture is “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” I Chronicles 16:24
Join with us and others in the community as, together, we ask God to bless and heal our nation and local community through Music & Prayers.
Refreshments will be served.
Central Bank Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach, 3848 Osage Beach Parkway
##Live Entertainment
ZZ Top with Dwight Yoakam
6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show starts.
Tickets: $149.50 to $45.00. For more information, call 573-346-0000, email info@Ozarksamphitheater.com or visit www.Ozarksamp.com or www.Facebook.com/lakeozarksamphitheater
Ozarks Amphitheater, 2629 N. Business Route 5, Camdenton
##Golf Tournaments
Lake Ozark Rotary Club's Greg Gagnon Memorial Golf Tournament
11 a.m. Friday, May 8
The Lake Ozark Rotary Club presents the Greg Gagnon Memorial Golf Tournament in loving memory of Greg Gagnon, the founding member of the Lake Ozark Rotary Club in 1982. Greg's commitment and loyalty to Rotary was extraordinary and truly exemplified "Service Above Self". The Lake Ozark Rotary Club is forever grateful for Greg's unprecedented sacrifice and dedication to his family.
$200 per golfer includes a $50 gift card to be used at the Oaks Golf Shop, green fees, box lunch, and two drink tickets (limited to the first 130 golfers).
Schedule:
The Oaks Golf Course, 1524 State Rd. KK, Osage Beach
LOTO Shootout Event: 18th Annual Shootout Golf Tournament 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9
Come out on May 9th for the 18th Annual Lake of The Ozarks Marine Dealers Association-sponsored golf tournament at the Lake Valley Golf Club! Come enjoy a day of friendly competition, beautiful greens, and great prizes. Don't miss your chance to tee off and support a fantastic cause!
9AM Shotgun Start. $125 Per Player, $1000 Gold Team Sponsorship
Lake Valley Golf Club, 367 Blair Ave # CC, Camdenton
Vinta-lit-ious Spring Open House
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 9
Make a visit to Vinta-lit-ious as they celebrate spring, as well as a special announcement! There will be giveaways, treats, authors and artisans to visit with, special store sales, and the most unique shopping for mom!
Got questions? Call 573-873-2058.
1155 N. Business 5, Camdenton
Pirate's Plunder on the Beach! 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9
Get ready to hunt for treasure! 🏆
✨ MULTIPLE GOLD & SILVER PRIZES planned for this year!
🎟️ Tickets are available via the QR code on the flyer or by contacting any Laurie–Sunrise Beach Rotary member.
❤️ All proceeds benefit local organizations through the Laurie–Sunrise Beach Rotary Club.
Mark your calendars, grab your crew, and join us for a great cause and a great time!
Thank you to LakeExpo, Pirates Point and Captain Ron's for sponsoring this great event.
Registration is from 2-3 p.m.; the hunt begins at 3 p.m.
Cost is $20 if you pre-register; $25 on the day of.
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill - Cannonball Beach, 82 Aloha Ln., Sunrise Beach
Treasure Island Casino Benefiting Wonderland Camp
3-6 p.m. Saturday, May 9
Enjoy a fun afternoon of casino style games, food and drink! Proceeds benefit Wonderland Camp. Wonderland Camp has provided a fun, educational and safe summer camp experience for campers with disabilities since 1969. Play fun games and help the Camp!
Sponsorships are available and is an opportunity to promote your business to all those attending, as well as have a wonderful time supporting a Wonderland Camp. Go to http://www.treasureislandcasinobenefit.com/ for details and to buy tickets, or call Mike Clayton at 573-280-5648 for sponsorship details and availability.
Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog, 28443 Polk Dr., Rocky Mount
**Outdoor Garage Sale at The Laurie Fairgrounds
8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 9
Treasures Await! Huge Semi-Annual Yard Sale Hits Laurie Fairgrounds. Clear your calendars and sharpen your haggling skills! The highly anticipated Semi-Annual Yard Sale is returning to the Laurie Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Whether you are a seasoned antique hunter, a family looking for bargains, or a DIY enthusiast searching for your next project, this event promises a massive variety of goods from across the community.
Calling All Vendors! Got a garage full of "potential" or a closet that’s bursting at the seams? Turn your clutter into cash! We are currently seeking local residents, crafters, and collectors to join our vendor lineup. Massive Spaces: Only $25.00 for a generous 20ft x 20ft plot. Power Up: Electricity is included. Prime Location: Benefit from high foot traffic and a centralized location at the Laurie Fairgrounds.
For more information, contact Laurie Parks & Recreation, 573-207-7818 or parks@lauriemo.gov or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/3355934784569184
Laurie Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Road, Laurie
FREE Yoga in Osage Beach City Park 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 9
Lake of the Ozarks Yoga & Fitness is partnering with the City of Osage Beach to offer Yoga in the Park on the second Saturday of the month through this summer!
The classes are free of charge and designed for all fitness levels. Sessions are from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Please arrive in time to park, sign a waiver, and get a spot on the lawn.
Cost: FREE to the public
Who: All fitness levels welcome
To ensure a comfortable experience on the grass, participants are encouraged to come prepared with a towel, yoga mat, water, and dressed appropriately for the outdoor weather. In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled.
The class will be led by Lake of the Ozarks Yoga & Fitness owner Charis Patires, a 500-hour registered yoga teacher (RYA) with over 12 years of teaching experience.
Osage Beach City Park, 950 Hatchery Road, Osage Beach
Car Show at the Museum
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 9
Classic Cars on display, food, fun, craft show, etc. Free to attend, $20.00 to enter car.
For more information, call the museum at 573-873-2990, email media@camdencountymuseum.com or visit our website at www.camdencountymuseum.com.
Camden County Museum, 206 S Locust, Linn Creek
##Mothers Day brunches
Mother's Day Brunch @ Captain Ron's 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, May 10
Celebrate MOM with an unforgettable fun day that's all about her, at Captain Ron's Bar & Grill.
Beachfront fun at Lake of the Ozarks for all ages! Captain Ron’s offers that and so much more. With live entertainment, volleyball area and beach for the whole family. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids.
Don’t miss out on making the trip to this Lake legend! 34 1/2 MM by boat.
http://captainronsatthelake.com
Captain Ron's, 82 Aloha Ln., Sunrise Beach
Mother's Day Brunch at The Encore!
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 10
Gather your family and friends and celebrate Mother's Day with The Encore! There will be a delicious Easter Brunch filled with great food, springtime vibes, and a table full of your favorite people. Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one, there’s no better way to spend the holiday than enjoying a relaxing brunch together.
Bring your appetite and let The Encore take care of the rest while you celebrate the day with good company and great flavors. Make your plans now and hop on over for Easter Brunch! 🐰🥂
🍽️View the Mother's Day Brunch Menu Here: https://theencoregrill.com/food-menu
➡️Make Your Reservations Here: https://theencoregrill.com/reservations
The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar, 3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark
Mother's Day Brunch At HK's @ The Lodge Of Four Seasons
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 10
Celebrate Mother's Day with a decadent brunch at HK's, including an omelet station, fresh seafood, Chicken Saltimbocca, and Chef Gary's slow-roasted prime rib! Cost is $5 for adults, $20 for children 5-12, and free for children 4 and younger.
Reservations recommended: Online at OpenTable or call 573-365-8009.
HK's Restaurant @ The Lodge of Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Drive, Lake Ozark
##Ongoing Events
Camden County Farmer’s Market on the Square
7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May-September
Camden County Courthouse, 1 Court Circle NW, Camdenton, MO
For more information, contact Sara Similai, 916-521-2621, or email Sarasharp88@outlook.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560835751585
Museum Country Market & Bazaar
3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, through December
Many vendors fill the museum and (in favorable weather) the lawn. For more information, call the museum at 573-873-2990, email media@camdencountymuseum.com or visit our website at www.camdencountymuseum.com.
Camden County Museum, 206 S Locust, Linn Creek
47th Annual Spring Art Show for Amateur and Professional Artists 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, May 4-31 Receptions & Awards 2-3 p.m. May 31
Awards: Best of Show $100, 1st place $75 (both divisions), 2nd place $50 (both divisions), 3rd place $25 (both divisions)
For more information, call 573-964-6366, email administrator@artsatthelake.com or visit https://www.artsatthelake.com or https://facebook.com/lakeartscouncil
Lake Arts Council, 3797 Osage Beach Parkway, Stonecrest Mall #D4, Osage Beach (Enter by Luxury Nails)
There is a meeting of the Camden County Commission at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 30 which will have open discussion time where you can present your opinions on a possible data center in the Opportunity Zone in Camden County.
The Commission meets on the third floor of the Camden County Courthouse, at the corner of Old 5 and 54 (GPS address is 1 Court Circle Northwest, Camdenton).
The commission generally posts its agendas here a day in advance of the meeting; this is the direct link to the agenda in which the only current topic is the Opportunity Zone.
I did a little digging and found this map of the Opportunity Zone itself, which is in the northwest corner of the county, north of the main arm and east into Sunrise Beach. This is the actual link to the Opportunity Zone maps from which I took that screenshot.
Edited: It looks like this is a separate zone being proposed from the original one that I took a screen shot of above. I'm leaving the above up for transparency.
If you can't make it to the meeting and would like to tell the commissioners how you feel, this is their contact information:
Ike Skelton, Presiding Commissioner, ike_skelton@camdencountymo.gov
James Gohagan, 1st District Commissioner, james_gohagan@camdencountymo.gov
Steve Dougan, 2nd District Commissioner, steve_dougan@camdencountymo.gov
Also of note is that Jeff Vernetti has now decided to not support a data center in the Opportunity Zone. Vernetti is, of course, the state representative who represents Camden County. Here is his letter explaining his position on the data center. You can find his contact information here, and posted below.
Address: MO House of Representatives, 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 409-B, Jefferson City MO 65101
Legislator Assistant: DeTrisha Jones
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00-6:00
Phone: 573-751-1119
E-Mail: Jeff.Vernetti@house.mo.gov
The US congressman for the district is of course Mark Alford, in case you feel a need to contact him as well.
I see a lot of posts here with some variation of "I didn't know this was happening!" with regard to local events, government decisions, road closures, Flock cameras ... you name it. So I decided to post a guide to the local news options and outlets for people to know what's going on.
Caveat lector: I taught journalism for 15 years mostly at the Missourian, so that's my personal bias, but I think for good reason.
First observation: If you want to find out what's going on, you need to read local newspapers, listen to local radio, and watch local TV stations. Your algorithmic feed on Facebook/Insta/Snap/Tiktok/whatever is going to give you whatever the content provider thinks will sell you advertising, which is likely not information about local news and events. Almost every outlet listed below will offer push notifications, podcasts, or newsletters (or a combination of all of them) that will just show up in your inbox, too!
With that out of the way, let's talk about the news outlets in town:
Local newspapers
The Columbia Missourian is your locally owned newspaper. It is a 501(c)3 corporation owned by the Missourian Publishing Association, and is funded by selling advertising and subscriptions, direct donations, endowment revenue, and receiving lab fees from the University of Missouri to serve as a teaching lab. It covers Columbia and Boone County news, sports, and education, includes an opinion section, and publishes obituaries as well as periodic special sections covering large topics. It has a fairly large rotating group of student reporters, editors, photographers, and so forth, and also collaborates closely with KOMU and KBIA on news stories to produce audio and visual reports. Student reporters are overseen by editors who are faculty of the School of Journalism.
You can read the Missourian by going to its website directly, or by subscribing to its various newsletters, which include a morning or evening headline update, a sports newsletter, a parent-focused newsletter, and the weekly roundup of obituaries.
The Columbia Daily Tribune is the other newspaper in town, long owned locally by the Waters family and now part of the Gannett family of newspapers (Gannett owns most of the daily newspapers in the US). It has a staff of only two people in its newsroom. It has a fairly large collection of newsletters also, including several from the USA Today Network that are national in scope.
The Boone County Journal is a weekly now owned by he Missourian, with a newsroom in Ashland. It covers mostly southern Boone County news and events, and has a daily newsletter of headlines.
The Centralia Fireside Guard covers northern Boone County; it requires a login or subscription to read most of its content.
The Maneater is the student newspaper of the University of Missouri; it is fiercely independent and not affiliated with the School of Journalism. It also publishes MOVE magazine. Look here for anything hyper-local about the university =.
Local radio
KBIA is an NPR-member public radio station with an FCC license to the University of Missouri. Like the Missourian, it serves as a teaching newsroom for the School of Journalism, and is funded through donations from listeners and corporate underwriters. (It pays fees to NPR, American Public Media, and Public Radio International to disseminate programming from those outlets.) KBIA is on the air at 91.3 FM in mid-Missouri, 90.5 in Mexico, Mo and 89.7 FM in Kirksville; and has HD radio channels for classical and adult contemporary music. It also streams its programming 24 hours a day. KBIA has multiple podcast offerings.
KOPN is the community radio station, hosting multiple local programs run by community members. It's on the air at 89.5 FM and offers multiple streams and podcasts.
The Eagle is the local news talk station, which offers Wake Up Mid-Missouri, which is a good listen if you want a more conservative take on news. The station broadcasts on 93.9 and has a variety of podcasts as well. It's owned by Zimmer Radio, which also owns ...
KWOS, which is the conservative/Fox News station in the area. The station broadcasts on 950 AM and 104.3 and has programming from Fox News Radio, Compass Media Networks, Genesis Communications Network, Premiere Networks, USA Radio Network, and Westwood One. It was a longtime radio affiliate of Rush Limbaugh's production companies.
KFRU is another news-talk station, which has two early morning programs that are agenda-setting for the city, with David Gaines and Simon Rose. The station is owned by Cumulus and has affiliations with NBC and ABC radio.
Local TV
KOMU8 is the news station affiliated with NBC and the CW which is operated with an FCC license from the University of Missouri. It's part of the Missouri News Network of outlets staffed by journalism students. It broadcasts, as you would guess, on channel 8 on traditional television and also livestreams from its website. It offers breaking news, local news, and severe weather alert newsletters and podcasts, as well as a fully-featured local weather app that includes live streaming of severe weather broadcasts.
KMIZ/KQFX are sister stations that are Fox and ABC affiliate stations owned by the News-Press and Gazette company from St. Joseph. The stations are headquartered in Columbia and have a reach throughout mid-Missouri.
KRCG is the CBS-affiliate station in New Bloomfield, owned by Sinclair Media, which covers mid-Missouri.
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment
Vox Magazine is part of the Missouri News Network and operated by students at the Missouri School of Journalism; it's technically part of the Missourian. The magazine publishes in print monthly and is distributed free around town, and has a decently robust website.
What I've Left Out
I specifically didn't include business publications here or city magazines, as those tend to be more niche-focused and many have different standards of publication than the organizations listed above. I also didn't list independent podcasts, as I don't listen to enough to be informed about the quality of them.
You Left Out My Favorite _______!
I'm sorry; it's not personal. If you have something else that you would suggest I'd love to hear it! Please let me know in the comments below.
Edit I left out Facebook groups, Nextdoor, etc. because they are not a source for verified, edited information.
Growing up, my family had a house on the Little Niangua arm near Roach. We would always tune into KY3 (the place to be) on the old TV if there was a bad storm, and we knew to take it seriously when the antenna stopped working. KOMU also covers the lake area, as does KRCG in Columbia. But where else do you get storm coverage?
Inspired of course by the exciting weather today and yesterday.
Edited to add in the interest of transparency, I'm interested in eventually adding weather info to the subreddit wiki.
Camdenton Dogwood Festival
Friday and Saturday, April 24-25.
The Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 75th Annual Dogwood Festival taking place April 23-25, 2026 in downtown Camdenton. Festivities include student showcases, food and craft vendors, dinner theater, garage and bake sales, pageants, a carnival, and a parade. Visit CamdentonChamber.com for full event details.
For more information, contact the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce at 573-346-2227 or info@camdentonchamber.com, or visit https://camdentonchamber.com/dogwood-festival/ or https://www.facebook.com/camdentonchamber
"Give My Regards to Broadway" Dinner Theater
5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25. Give My Regards to Broadway playing at the Camden County Museum. Doors open at 5:30, curtain at 7. Spaghetti Supper Buffet $20.00 each. For reservations, call 573-873-2990. For more information, email media@camdencountymuseum.com or visit https://www.camdencountymuseum.com.
Camden County Museum, 206 S Locust, Linn Creek
EAA Chapter 1254 Young Eagles Rally - FREE Airplane Rides for Kids
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 25
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1254 is offering FREE airplane rides for kids between the ages of 8-17! Just register online at yeday.org and then your child can take to the sky.
Parent/legal guardian approval and signature required.
Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport, 20 Airport Dr., Camdenton
Stark's Speakeasy
6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, April 25
Step back in time to the Roaring '20s for a truly unforgettable evening at Stark's Speakeasy! Join us for a night of elegance as we restore the cave to one of it's original uses, an exclusive speakeasy featuring a homestyle dinner. Sip on a variety of local wines as you explore the cave's natural beauty on a self-guided wine stroll through the cave and let the live music transport you back to the Jazz Age. Dress to impress in your 1920s attire as the top three costumes will receive exclusive prizes.
$100/ticket including dinner, wine, exclusive walking tour, live music, and a keepsake photo.
For more information, contact Sarra Faust, 5734194976, or sarra@starkcaverns.com, or visit https://www.starkcaverns.com/starks-speakeasy or https://www.facebook.com/events/1746369956747128.
Stark Caverns, 125 Cave Drive, Eldon
Birdies & Books - Hurricane Deck Spring Golf Tournament
Noon Sunday, April 26
Come join the Hurricane Deck Elementary - PTO: Birdies & Books Spring Golf Tournament - 4-person scramble. Enjoy the sunshine while supporting the students of Hurricane Deck Elementary!
Teams: $320; hole Sponsors: $50; team mulligans: $20
Registration begins at 12:00 p.m.; shotgun starts at 1.
All proceeds will benefit the Hurricane Deck PTO, enhancing educational resources and activities of the students.
Register by calling 816-804-3673 or emailing Lori Whitten, lwhitten@camdentonschools.org.
Indian Rock Golf Club, 100 Indian Lake Ave., Gravois Mills
Magic Dragon Street Meet Car Show
Friday and Saturday, May 1-2
The Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals is a unique show for all makes, models, and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. The show in its 38th year can have upwards of 1,000 participants and close to 10,000 spectators. Located in Central Missouri, we bring 30 years of show experience to the historic Bagnell Dam Strip at the Lake of the Ozarks. The strip is closed to normal traffic during show hours, so we only have show vehicles within the boundaries. This creates and absolutely electric atmosphere! Some say it's like being on the set of "American Graffiti".
Contact: Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 573-694-1008, info@lakeareachamber.com, http://www.magicdragoncarshow.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/MagicDragonStreetMeet
Bagnell Dam Strip, 1 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark
Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs
Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs Starts at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 2
The Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs will return to Lake of the Ozarks State Park on Saturday, May 2. The races will begin and finish at Public Beach #1, welcoming runners from across the Midwest and beyond. Races include:
LOZ Traverse – a 35-mile endurance challenge, including a unique paddle ultra component with 32 miles of running and 3 miles of paddling, connecting multiple trail systems within the park
Trail of Four Winds 25K – the original race that launched the event
Wandering Bobcat 5 Miler – a shorter, accessible course that also welcomes hikers
The races are organized by Ha Ha Racing Events, which has steadily expanded the event while maintaining a focus on quality and runner experience. Magic Dragon Trails works to expand trail access throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area, creating more opportunities for both local residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the region’s growing trail system.
Registration for this year’s event is still underway. Participants can sign up online by visiting: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=126862. For more information, contact Ha Ha Racing Events, 573-552-4118, HaHaRacingEvents@gmail.com, or visit https://www.haharacingevents.com or https://www.facebook.com/HaHaRacingEvents.
Public Beach #1, Lake of the Ozarks State Park
LOTO Spring Harbor Hop
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 2
Anyone can enter for a fun day on Lake of the Ozarks! Visit more than 40 of our participating locations on the water to collect your poker hand. Enter the Harbor hop by stopping at any of the check points. To obtain a hand, sign up and pay an optional $20 donation. Any player can enter more than once. The 1st card is drawn at the checkpoint where the hand is purchased; 6 additional cards are obtained by hopping to six more checkpoints drawing one card, per hand, at each location. The hand is complete when the 7th card is drawn. To qualify the hand must be turned in by 7pm at your last checkpoint. Winners will be notified by certified mail.
A few Harbor Hop checkpoints open as early as 9:00 am, but most open at 11:00 am. Check the website for a complete list of participating locations and scheduled times.
For more information, contact 573-348-1599, info@funlake.com or visit http://www.funlake.com/harborhop.
