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City Receives Blue Shield Designation: The City of Lake Ozark and Lake Ozark Police Department are honored to have been named a Missouri Blue Shield City by Missouri Department of Public Safety.Of this designation for our agency and community, Police Chief James Boren says "I'm honored to accept this Blue Shield City designation, which reflects the outstanding work of our Board of Aldermen, city staff, and police department working in partnership. This recognition from Governor Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Public Safety validates what I've observed throughout my 20-year career here—our community's growing commitment to public safety. During my tenure as chief, I've seen firsthand how the dedication of our officers, combined with incredible community support, creates the foundation for this kind of recognition. This achievement belongs to everyone who has contributed to making our city safer."The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Kehoe in January 2025 through Executive Order 25-03, recognizes local governments that make significant efforts to reduce crime, foster law enforcement collaboration, and build strong community partnerships for public safety. “Public safety is the foundation of a thriving community and state. It affects everything from families feeling secure to businesses having the confidence to invest and grow,” said Governor Kehoe. “We designed the Missouri Blue Shield Program to recognize communities that go above and beyond in creating a place where people want to live, work, and build their futures. A Missouri Blue Shield designation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of local governments across Missouri who are leading the way in making public safety a priority.”“The Department of Public Safety is proud to work alongside communities like Lake Ozark, that have shown exceptional dedication to enhancing public safety,” said Mark James, Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS). “This program is about fostering collaboration between local law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Our goal is to support these efforts, providing resources and guidance to help communities build sustainable, long-term solutions for crime reduction and public safety.”Communities are eligible for a Missouri Blue Shield designation based on their dedication to reducing crime, making substantial investments in public safety, and developing strong collaboration with law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders. Each participating community’s commitment will be reviewed annually to ensure continued alignment with the program’s goals. Communities that earn a Missouri Blue Shield designation will receive grant funding for law enforcement training and equipment as part of Governor Kehoe’s Recommended Budget for the State Fiscal Year 2026. Communities will also be featured on Governor Kehoe’s social media pages as well as the DPS website to highlight their participation in the program. The City of Lake Ozark earned a Missouri Blue Shield designation due to its exceptional commitment to public safety. Through officer recruitment and retention efforts, introduction of our K9 program, increased funding to public safety, and an enhanced approach to community policing, we have demonstrated a strong and ongoing commitment to protecting our residents and visitors.

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Celebrating Bagnell Dam’s 90th, and Missouri’s 200th birthdays

It’s our birthday.

That’s right, Bagnell Dam in Lake Ozark is celebrating its 90th birthday this year and the State of Missouri will be 200 years old.

Time does fly by.

As a result, a Best Dam Birthday Bash Committee has worked for months to put together a series of events that highlight the best of the best at the lake. Not all of the events happen in Lake Ozark, but we think it’s important to support the entire lake for our mutual birthdays.

For all details, click on www.bestdambirthdaybash.com.

Here’s a quick look:

 

Best Dam Photo Contest for Kids

Teach a child photography and their curiosity and creativity will skyrocket.

Age Groups

·    Up to 11 yrs

·    12 to 14 yrs.

·    15 to 17 yrs.

Categories

·    Landscape/waterscape: yard, park, lake, river, stream.

·    Insects/wildlife: pets, or other interesting creatures.

·    Family/people: friends, neighbors, sports.

https://www.bestdamphotocontest.com

 

Best Dam Car Show

When:  July 31
Location: Seven Springs Winery

There will be live music, specialty vendors, food, fun for all. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful hot rods, classics, restomods, and many more.​

(Restomods are restorations that also use aftermarket parts not available from the factory.)

Pre-registration is open to cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all types. 

Click here for registration information

 

Best Dam Blood Drive

When:  Aug. 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Camdenton Chamber Office

When:  Aug. 4 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Willmore Lodge, Lake Ozark

Click here for registration information

 

Best BBQ Birthday Bash

When:  Aug. 6 & 7
Where:  Laurie Fairgrounds
Sponsored by:  City of Laurie

Download BBQ application

 

Best Dam 5K Fun Run/Walk

When: Aug. 7. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Race runs from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Where: Old Kinderhook Resort, Camdenton
Price: $25 (Complimentary to all Breast Cancer Survivors. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the American Cancer Society.)
Sign Up: FB Event “Best Dam Birthday Bash” or contact Jasen Jones at 314-401-5518 or at jasenjones17@icloud.com

Best Dam Motorcycle Ride

When:  Aug. 7. Ride begins at 9 a.m.
Where:  Zack Wheat Post 624 American Legion in Sunrise Beach.
Sponsored by: Zack Wheat Post 624, American Legion Riders

Best Dam En Plein Air Art Festival

When: Monday, Aug. 9 – 14

Unique event sites will be featured each day during the festival at a variety of locations from local lodges, on the lake restaurants, wineries, historic sites, and surrounding towns. Artists will be spread out at 20 different venues around the Lake of the Ozarks.

The Lake Fine Art Academy & Galleria will be the initial registration site. The gallery will be open daily throughout the Best Dam En Plein Art Festival, as the registration and information center. 

Missouri’s Ice Cream Day

When:  Tuesday, Aug. 10

The ice-cream cone is Missouri’s official dessert.  Celebrate Missouri’s Bicentennial with some ice cream at your favorite local ice cream parlor.  Make sure you post your photos on our Facebook page.

Best Dam Fireworks Display

When:  Tuesday, Aug. 10
Where:  Lakewide

Fireworks locations

Best Dam Birthday Bash

When:  Wednesday, Aug. 11 – Shinedown
Showtime: 8 p.m.
Where:  Ozarks Amphitheater
Website: www.ozarksamphitheater.com/events/shinedown/

Missouri Bicentennial 200th Birthday Party-Best Dam Birthday Bash Hot Summer Nights Car Show

When: Friday, Aug. 13, 5 – 10 p.m.
Website: www.hotsummernightscruise.com

Hot Summer Nights Cruises has provided auto enthusiasts and spectators a fun, safe and family friendly setting while re-creating the nostalgic “American Graffiti” atmosphere that the Bagnell Dam Strip area is so famous for!

Best Dam Fall Festival

When: Oct. 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Osage Beach City Park, 950 Hatchery Road, Osage Beach

City of Osage Beach Fall Festival will be Oct. 9. Bring the family to the Osage Beach City Park and see the different vendors, pie eating contest, petting zoo, kid activities and enjoy the variety of food trucks. Live music and performers will be entertaining all day.