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Development at I-435 to boost Parkville
A promise of potential revenue for the City of Parkville is in the initial stages of discussion. City officials have...
Read moreDetailsConstruction to start soon for new Parkville City Hall
Parkville Mayor Kathy Dusenbery describes plans for the new city hall as “a win-win situation” for citizens and officials alike,...
Read moreDetailsDespite some objections, county budget okayed
Weeks may have passed since Platte County officeholders heard an initial announcement that staff cuts must be made to balance...
Read moreDetailsParkville candidates want positive race for mayor
Incumbent Parkville Mayor Kathy Dusenbery and her opponent Charlie Poole say this year’s mayoral election will focus on city issues...
Read moreDetailsCounty treasurer still upset by cut in staff
A week after hearing the news that 13 county employees jobs would be impacted by the proposed 2006 budget, county...
Read moreDetailsIs the county auditor cooperating?
Two of the Platte County Commissioners had to take the lead in distributing the 2006 budget to the media and...
Read moreDetailsPlatte City teen charged in vandalism
A Platte City teenager is facing charges in Buchanan County after being accused of playing a role in a vandalism...
Read moreDetails‘Rain gardens’ could help Parkville drainage issue
It’s all downhill from here. A presentation to the Parkville Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night suggested “rain gardens” as...
Read moreDetailsChristmas trees can be dropped off at county site
Christmas trees can be dropped off at county sitePlatte County residents have an option to recycle their Christmas trees for...
Read moreDetailsParkville alderman suggests forum on smoking ban
Parkville city leaders appeared to be setting the stage for the city to join with the City of Kansas City,...
Read moreDetailsPlatte County purchases $80,000 worth of pickups
Following a bid request by the Platte County Public Works Department for six replacement vehicles a few months ago, county...
Read moreDetailsDearborn mayor considering another run
Josh Linville is in a contemplating mood. The young mayor of Dearborn is trying to decide whether he'll seek another...
Read moreDetailsWill county employees get pay raises in 2006?
Financial meetings are finishing up this week in Platte County, as the commission is looking to establish the county government’s...
Read moreDetailsWeston man falls, drowns in creek near his home
A 28-year-old Weston man was found dead by his father on Monday morning after not coming home the night before...
Read moreDetailsHBA 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 moreDetailsPublic 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 moreDetailsLong-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 moreDetailsResults 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 moreDetailsFundraising 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 moreDetailsParkville 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...
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