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Head Motor Company Partnership Continues: Earlier today, representatives of the City of Lake Ozark were presented a check for $25,000 from Head Motor Company/ Head Indian to assist in offsetting expenses related to supporting the Rally on the Strip event happening throughout this week. Throughout the weekend, Head Motor Company offers demo rides of their motorcycles at 3070 Bagnell Dam Boulevard, and they have a vendor tent set up on the Strip selling merchandise. Now in its fourth year, this partnership between the City and the Rally on the Strip presenting sponsor began in 2021 to ensure that a safe and accessible environment for bikers could exist on the Bagnell Dam Strip during Bikefest. Money received through this partnership goes to assist Lake Ozark Police Department with personnel and equipment expenses throughout the event, as well as additional staff support from Lake Ozark Public Works.

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Page Brothers Presented Key To The City

On December 10th, 2024, during the City of Lake Ozark’s Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Newberry presented keys to the city to two of Lake Ozark’s most influential business leaders. Joe and Mike Page, surrounded by dozens of friends, family, and community members, received this honor in recognition of their nearly five-decade investment in Lake Ozark and their unwavering commitment to its growth and development.

The Page brothers’ journey began in 1976 when they founded the Leather Man on the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip. Joe, having moved to the lake immediately after graduating from Truman State University, established roots in the community, with Mike following as a permanent resident the following decade.

Over the years, their entrepreneurial spirit led them to establish and acquire numerous businesses along the Strip. Today, they continue to own and operate several landmark establishments including Leatherman, Dogpatch, Dogpatch Arcade, and Summer USA, while their past ventures included popular spots like Disco Inferno, Grandma’s Candy Kitchen, and Good Time Charlie’s.

As founding members of the Bagnell Dam Strip Association, both brothers have been instrumental in creating and supporting special events that have become staples of the community. Mike’s contributions earned him the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau’s Partner in Tourism Award and the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen recognition. Joe served on the Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen from 1983 to 1985, first filling a vacancy before winning re-election. He notably became both the first and last paying customer on the Community Bridge, while Mike served on its Board of Directors for several years.

“Though a small gesture compared to the impact of their decades of investment and service in our community, we are gracious to present this award to the Page Brothers with all of their supporters present tonight,” Mayor Newberry stated. “While we enjoy celebrating the rich history of your impact on our community, we are even more excited to see the future of our city that was made possible by your ongoing contributions and leadership.”

Pictured, left to right: Ward II Alderman Johnnie Franzeskos, Ward I Alderman Pat Thompson, Ward III Alderman David Ridgely, Mayor Dennis Newberry, Joe Page, Mike Page, Ward III Alderman Carol Denny, Ward I Alderman Judy Neels, and City Administrator Harrison Fry