Between the Lines
City Hall sounds; paralysis by analysis; Bad Bunny
A few items at the City of Platte City are worthy of mentioning this week. Here’s one. And this is...
Read moreDetailsClean restaurants, awkward conversations and whistle-blowers
Coffee sucks. It just does. I salute all of you out there who pretend otherwise for your commitment to the...
Read moreDetailsCounty election campaigns start earlier every cycle
Let it be known, if it’s not already, that I’m not a fan of September heat. Ninety-five degree days can...
Read moreDetailsFall stuff, jumping cities, Chiefs are slow, fiber installation
It’s fall (not officially by the calendar, but you get the picture), and you know how we feel about fall...
Read moreDetailsYour favorite announcer, the Royal from Park Hill, former city official update
High school football season is now in full swing and with that it’s time for an important Landmark-related announcement involving...
Read moreDetailsLocal restaurant offerings are about to get a boost
We reported this last fall at the time of the November election, but it’s timely and we’ve been getting questions...
Read moreDetailsLess grandstanding, best Twitter account, ‘pay your mortgage’ picks
Andrew Bailey has resigned effective next month as attorney general of Missouri to accept the role of co-deputy director of...
Read moreDetailsChicken update, city musings, nuggets from camp
The first of what will be multiple public discussions about the prospect of allowing residential chickens in Platte City was...
Read moreDetailsParkville tax, summer travels and football
If you’re picking up this copy of The Landmark to look for the result of Parkville’s special election, you won’t...
Read moreDetailsBudget assumptions, perfect for retirees, stability at City Hall
Maybe I’m wrong but it might be a good time to suggest those folks creating school district budgets should think...
Read moreDetailsThe new guy, the pay raise, Nan and Marji
Breaking news. Bryan Richison, Platte City’s new city administrator stands 6’4” tall. Should make it easy for you to determine...
Read moreDetailsMoDOT, you have a problem; highway patrol’s lack of transparency
On Monday night I was a bachelor so I did something I haven’t done in years. I grabbed a meal...
Read moreDetailsCounty auditor playing big role in fixing some things
Are you still following news stories about the Royals and Chiefs future stadium decision? Gotta be honest, this thing has...
Read moreDetailsFireworks, fireworks shows, foul tasting water
Enjoy your Fourth of July weekend. Keep it safe. We need you back here on Monday with all your digits...
Read moreDetailsHot dogs, postage hikes, character references
I had never heard the term Irish golf until I looked at the proposed plans for Creekside Irish Golf at...
Read moreDetailsKC Wolf, a backup KC Wolf, fantastic detective work
Big news in the world of guys dressed like animals and acting goofy. On Tuesday – National Mascot Day –...
Read moreDetailsGas prices, flying rocks, two Ivans
Lately we’ve been performing better in northern Platte County when it comes to gas prices. Positive shout out to the...
Read moreDetailsWorld Cup VRBOs, baseball, recycling and trash
If you’re in Parkville and not fond of short-term rental properties in your neighborhood, brace yourself. The restrictions on short...
Read moreDetailsPotential stadium spots, Salvy’s sprint speed, local music scene
Fellow Landmark columnist Guy Speckman of page 3 predicts when all the political smoke finally clears around the topic, whenever...
Read moreDetailsKC’s curfew, backyard chickens, selfie stations
It’s curfew time within the City of Kansas City, and the KCPD indicates it won’t be bending the rules. Beginning...
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