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HBA wants county to change home assessment
A report performed by Shaner Appraisals Inc. and commissioned by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA) has...
Read morePublic works department to be reorganized at county
Platte County’s Public Works Department is undergoing a major renovation of sorts, according to Public Works Director Greg Sager. The...
Read moreLong-range street plan proposed at Dearborn
On the road to better things. That's where Dearborn Mayor Josh Linville hopes his town is headed, now that a...
Read moreFundraising effort to aid Parkville Christmas event
When Parkville’s crown prince, Bill Grigsby, raises his glass in a goodwill toast to benefit the city, one can only...
Read moreResults of Dearborn audit to be made public
Anticipating a crowd, Dearborn's leaders have decided to move a public meeting next week to the high school gym at...
Read moreCounty officeholders favor mid-term cola increase
County officeholders favor mid-term COLA increase Constitutionality of the action called into question; county counselor expected to research the matterby...
Read moreCommercial development coming south of Platte City
The spurt of residential growth south of Platte City in the past few years is now sparking an initial flame...
Read moreParkville supports forming a new ambulance district
Parkville’s Board of Aldermen extended its unanimous support to a resolution to join with other nearby municipalities and unincorporated areas...
Read morePlatte City wants MODOT to look at intersection
Platte City Mayor Dave Brooks addressed the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night regarding concerns about the safety of the...
Read moreDearborn city clerk calls it quits
The city clerk at Dearborn has tendered her resignation just six weeks after accepting the position. Sonia Ray submitted a...
Read moreCounty will buy Shiloh land
The Platte County Commission has decided to exercise the option to buy the ground on which the county-owned and operated...
Read moreParkville residents take needed goods to gulf region
The smell of death was prevalent … Every two to three minutes another ambulance went down the street … Every...
Read moreEnd of the trail festival ready to roll in Platte City
Motorcycle enthusiasts are gearing up to strap on their riding boots and helmets for this weekend’s annual Platte City End...
Read moreMississippi town adopted as ‘sister city’ by Parkville
Parkville once again proved itself to be a little city with a big heart in the wake of Hurricane, Katrina...
Read morePlatte City cracking down on junk cars
City of Platte City officials have recently started a push to curb what they have defined as a "public nuisance."...
Read moreSonia ray hired as new city clerk at Dearborn
Dearborn has selected a new city clerk. The board of aldermen culminated its search for a replacement for longtime clerk...
Read moreWater, sewer rates will go up in Platte City
After proposing an increase in both the water and sewer user rates at last week’s budget workshop, City Administrator Keith...
Read moreCounty won’t appeal short decision
In a closed meeting with special county counselor Charlie Dickman on Tuesday morning, the Platte County Commission voted 2-1 against...
Read morePlatte City wants to build parking lot downtown
During a budget workshop on Tuesday night, members of the Platte City Board of Aldermen discussed the funding element for...
Read moreParkville makes plans for new city hall
For sale or lease: Large office building within walking distance of downtown Parkville. Ideal for municipal offices. Asking price has...
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