Between the Lines
This government recommendation might blow your mind
Check this out. The federal government never ceases to amaze us, really.Energy Star, the federal program run by the U.S....
Read moreDetailsPutting out an all points bulletin for KC wolf
We haven’t mentioned the county jail in quite a while. In case you’re curious, the number of inmates in the...
Read moreDetailsSure, let’s talk about sarcasm, sunshine and dunk tanks
Not to boast, but I feel like I know a thing or two about sarcasm and feel like I’m pretty...
Read moreDetailsSeeing rocketman; building an arc; and talking tech
Ahh, cooler temps. Love it. It’s Wednesday morning, it’s overcast, it’s 69 degrees and there’s an extra bounce in my...
Read moreDetailsSchool must begin later next fall–your thoughts?
Let’s get this column done. It’s Platte County Fair week and those krautburgers aren’t going to eat themselves. Think the...
Read moreDetailsWill local principal become ex-principal after controversial tweet?
Remember the international uproar over a tweet sent by a local elementary school principal to David Hogg, Florida school shooting...
Read moreDetailsIt wasn’t your average morning at the DMV
It’s one of the things I like about this newspaper gig. I was sitting at my desk mid-day Tuesday, thinking...
Read moreDetailsLet’s talk about my new side hustle: have tools, will travel
I’m thinking of starting a small side gig, you guys. Let me explain. It’s Monday night and I’m driving home...
Read moreDetailsThe good news: discovering a use for apple cider vinegar
As a follow-up to my comments last week about some of the less- than-pleasant aspects of summer, let me say...
Read moreDetailsWhether it’s a ‘review’ or an ‘investigation,’ it’s interesting
Potentially interesting update concerning the Missouri Attorney General’s involvement in Sunshine Law complaints against the City of Parkville. As you’ll...
Read moreDetailsIt’s summer and suddenly i’m a little bored
It’s summer and suddenly I’m a little bored, honestly. Quick, somebody do something. Entertain me. Well here’s something. Monday night...
Read moreDetailsWhat y’all doin’ on Saturday night?
If you’re in or close to Dearborn and looking for some action on a Saturday night I’ve got just the...
Read moreDetailsKudos to the Kansas City TV weather peeps
Thankfully Platte County escaped the night of the twisters on Tuesday evening with no tornado touchdowns reported here. It was...
Read moreDetailsDisagreement among public servants is not a bad thing
I’ve heard of attempting to verbally neuter board members or privately chastising members who may not want to march in...
Read moreDetailsSafe traffic flow does not require a bunch of car stops
Platte City will keep its current headquarters for the local popo at Fourth and Main, at least for a couple...
Read moreDetailsTv shows, electric cars, banking news and a parks tax squeeze
This issue officially marks the start of The Landmark’s 155th year of weekly publication. This newspaper has never missed a...
Read moreDetailsLet’s not close our minds to this Pickleball thing
How about a little of this and a little of that as we roll ourselves through another week? Are you...
Read moreDetailsPlatte County R-3 targeting 2021 for next bond issue
Back at the Between the Lines grind while wondering what borderline insane proposal the Platte County Commission will come up...
Read moreDetailsOfficials not anxious to share their response to the allegation that they don’t share
Very cool. Less than three months after his death, former Landmark editorial cartoonist Matthew Silber is being honored by having...
Read moreDetailsA new proposal would need major tweaking, maybe some new players
It’s time to review some local history as the autopsy is completed on Platte County’s failed $65 million sales tax...
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