Last week found the Platte City mayor and three of the aldermen at an elected officials training conference conducted by the Missouri Municipal League (MML) in Columbia. The purpose of this training was to pass on knowledge to the elected, helping them to be better servants to constituents. Platte City Mayor Steve Hoeger and Alderman Dan Laxson received updated and current information, as both have attended in the past. Also attending were two of the newer Platte City aldermen, Jesse Bennett and Ken Graham. Topics included things such as “running effective public meetings” and the Missouri Sunshine Law. From left: Bennett, Hoeger, Laxson and Graham.
45 Years Ago–Nov. 7, 1980
The chance to win awards, see Platte County and learn how to drive to save gas are all part of the first ever Platte County Econo Rally on Nov. 15. The rally is open to all licensed drivers in any...


