Changing of the guard in Lake Ozark

Temporary Closure of Mockingbird Road: A portion of Mockingbird Road, beginning at the Highway W intersection, will be closed beginning on Tuesday, March 25th to allow for demolition and reconstruction of the roadway.Local traffic will be able to detour through the driveway at the City's north water tower located at 3 Mockingbird Road if desired. Signs will be posted in the area advising drivers of this closure.It is anticipated that the road will reopen after 10-14 days. We will provide updates if this project timeline changes.Questions regarding this project should be directed to Public Works Director Matt Michalik at pwd@cityoflakeozark.net or 573-365-5378.

Posted on April 14, 2021, Edited April 14, 2021 by dan

Changing of the guard in Lake Ozark

About two dozen spectators witnessed the changing of the guard as Dennis Newberry took the oath office as mayor of Lake Ozark during Tuesday night’s regular board of aldermen meeting.

Also sworn in were Ward 1 Alderman Judy Neels who was re-elected to her ward, and newly elected Ward 3 Alderman Matt Wright. Dale Hicks, also newly elected, was present via Zoom and will be sworn in at a later meeting.

Newberry defeated incumbent mayor Gerry Murawski in April 6 voting. Neels was unopposed, Wright defeated incumbent Vernon Jaycox and Hicks unseated incumbent Larry Giampa.

Administering the oath of office was City Clerk Kathy Vance.