The Mile Marker Sunday, August 23, 2026
On the Water TodayLake level: 659.39 ft (0.6 ft below full pool)
Today 84° Partly Sunny · Tonight 66° Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers · Monday 83° Chance Rain Showers then Partly SunnySources: USGS gauge 06925500, National Weather Service
Ty's Take
The water's been running warm and the docks have been packed, which is exactly how August ought to feel around here. Those photos from the lake expo tell you what you need to know about summer in these parts, boats churning up spray like it's going out of style while folks load up coolers and forget about everything else for a day. Meanwhile, there's Missouri getting ranked 31st for hardest working states by some outfit called Wallethub, which probably means we're doing something right even if nobody's keeping score. School of the Osage is calling a special board meeting for Tuesday, and in a lake town like this one, you learn fast that when a school board goes off schedule it's worth paying attention to. Nothing fancy about any of it, just people showing up and doing the work.
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Lake Expo
PHOTOS: Speed, Spray & Summer Fun On Lake Of The Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks boaters enjoyed a day filled with speed, spray, and summer recreation as captured in recent photos from the region. The images showcase the vibrant boating culture and outdoor fun that draws visitors to the popular destination.
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Missouri Ranked #31 By Wallethub For “Hardest Working States” In The US
Missouri ranked 31st among U.S. states for work ethic, according to a recent WalletHub analysis of the hardest working states across the nation. The Show-Me State landed slightly below the middle of the national rankings in the personal finance website's study.
School Of The Osage To Host Special Board Of Education Meeting Tuesday
School of the Osage will hold a special board of education meeting on Tuesday to address the district's mission statement and construction-related matters. The meeting was announced with these items listed as the primary discussion topics on the published agenda.
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