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15 Years Ago–Aug. 27, 2008

Ivan Foley by Ivan Foley
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A letter distributed at the Platte City Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting Thursday and in email form to select members of the chamber has caused a stir among some members, and some non-members as well. The letter placed at the chairs of members before the meeting by developer Tim Dougherty accuses neighbors and local media outlets of “villifying” the proposed Lake at Tomahawke Ridge development. When contacted by The Landmark, Karen Wagoner, director of the chamber, said the letter was only approved to be placed at the check-in table. “Originally the letter was to be placed at the check-in table, but it ended up getting distributed and I don’t know who did it,” Wagoner claimed.


Marcena Fulton, candidate for Platte County Assessor, will hold a fundraiser and a friendly game of poker on Thursday, Sept. 11 at Dirk’s Sports Bar and Grill, 8132 NW Prairie View Road, Kansas City in Platte County.

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Ivan Foley

Ivan Foley

Ivan Foley, longtime owner/publisher of the Platte County Landmark, is a past winner of the national Gish Award for courage, tenacity and integrity in rural journalism, presented by the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky. He lives in Platte County not far from KCI Airport.

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