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Parkville 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...
Read moreDearborn city clerk quits; Buntin rescinds resignation
Alongtime employee of the City of Dearborn has announced she will soon step down. Susan Crowley, city clerk, has submitted...
Read moreCounty fires Thomas as public works director
A unanimous decision by the Platte County Commission removed Public Works Director Dale Thomas from his position on Friday. Thomas,...
Read moreParkville man charged with stabbing roommate
A 28-year-old Parkville man is currently being held at the Platte County Detention Center on a $100,000 cash- only bond,...
Read morePlatte City assessed value
The 2006 numbers are in for the assessed property value for the City of Platte City. In a report that...
Read morePlatte City awards time
After submitting a contract time adjustment of 37 days due to delays caused by the utility companies and city crews...
Read moreMore than 20,000 attend Parkville extravaganza
The Prince of Parkville traded in his crown for a weighty anchor as Mayor Kathryn Dusenbery honored the river valley...
Read moreCasino money aiding Riverside
The economic boom of Riverside will soon be seen on the roadways of the city. According to Riverside City Administrator...
Read morePlatte County R-3 budget could grow by $2 million
While the final approval has not been given yet for the 2005-2006 school year, the Platte County R-3 School Board...
Read moreHistoric preservation district sought at Parkville
Parkville’s Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a new ethics ordinance on Tuesday night, after entertaining a tension-filled debate to garner...
Read moreWhat’s old is new again at the city of Riverside
What the Kansas City Police Department may of thought of as “old” is new again for the Riverside Department of...
Read morePlatte County man charged with murder
For the first time in nearly two years, there is a murder case working in the county. A Platte County...
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