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The Ozark Mountain Daredevils: Yesterday and today
Had a fun and informative conversation this week (read about it by clicking here) with Michael "Supe" Granda, one of...
Read moreAlways some special projects in the works
If you've been in The Landmark readers' circle for a long time, you won't be surprised to hear your Landmarkers...
Read moreFreshly branded; road trippin’; a power corridor
All caught up. I've now watched all episodes of the first three seasons of Kevin Costner's Yellowstone drama series. Best...
Read moreThe question of guilt or innocence has been answered
Prepare yourself for another unsolicited/unpaid Between the Lines endorsement of sorts: Menards is such a cool store. A little bit...
Read moreMike Mand; Judge Van Amburg; Lew Bush; Jason Whitlock
I don't want to overstate this, but Platte City Police Sgt. Mike Mand is a walking/talking/living/breathing hero. At least that's...
Read moreYellowstone, Kane Brown, and Vintage Days
I'm late to this party, but that's not necessarily unusual for me when it comes to television viewing options. If...
Read moreHey, let’s do that again
'Merica, baby. Wow, what an impressive July 4th event pulled off on relatively short notice by the City of Platte...
Read moreThe Fourth, fireworks and sunshine
It's time to free Britney Spears. This is not up for debate. I'll die on that hill. Platte City's July...
Read moreSplash pads, hockey rinks and speakeasies
Somebody asked me if I'm too shy to wear a Speedo into the dunk tank on July 4. The answer...
Read moreLet’s give the commission more time with the press
Your Landmarkers get out and about. Well, unless we have active warrants. It's official. Your Landmark columnist Chris Kamler is...
Read moreWelcome to Dreamtown; Expect some inconvenient traffic flow
Some towns really know how to put together a parade. You can count Weston as one of those towns. Case...
Read moreSummer fun, concerts, swimming pools and dunk tanks
Be a hater if you want, but what the world needs now is an Air Supply concert. And there should...
Read moreBehind the scenes at the Parkville speakeasy
You know that downtown Parkville speakeasy (secret store) that can be accessed through a side doorway inside a Main Street...
Read moreIt’s a week to talk about kindness and such
Spring is the time for storms but don't be scared. Thunder is actually the sound of Ron Schieber giving more...
Read morePublic events are back and it will be glorious
Rock and roll. Plenty of public events are being announced locally as summer approaches. You remember what public events are,...
Read moreElectronic finger painting, more federal aid
More proof that Landmark readers are the best. I love you guys. And gals. One Landmark reader who has been...
Read moreSchieber’s legacy; naked gardening; E tax for commissioners
It appears the Platte County Commission has checked between the couch cushions and found a little more than $2 million...
Read moreGuilfoyle/Greitens; KC mayor on Platte County; and ‘Parkville’s Guy Store’
You've probably heard Kimberly Guilfoyle announced Monday she is joining former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' campaign for the Senate. Guilfoyle...
Read moreRough day in court for Parkville’s legal team
Can anyone figure out what legal strategy the City of Parkville is trying to employ in its defense of the...
Read moreA Parkville speakeasy; slow-paced courtroom drama
Some updated info on the secret not-so-secret club/speakeasy-type operation located through an interior side door of an existing downtown Parkville...
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