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Sex in the city, snowstorms and best laid plans
Uh oh. The City of Platte City’s personnel drama isn’t big enough to get action from the board of aldermen...
Read moreToo much Travis, Riverside’s venue, personnel drama
I surrender. I’ve taken to actively trying to avoid online coverage of the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce romance, or whatever it...
Read moreCity Hall in desperate need of strong leadership
Get ready for some political drama in 2024. Platte County seems primed for such. Hey, and why not? Feels like...
Read moreGehrt honored; good news for kids; flush with confidence
Well deserved. DJ Gehrt, recently retired city administrator for the City of Platte City, was honored by the Platte County...
Read moreChristmas songs, leadership decisions, futures tickets
Let’s get this out of the way early before I forget to make my feelings known on an important topic....
Read moreWant a reaction? Say the name of Platte County’s administrator
It’s fascinating how things like this work. Shortly after word of his hiring had hit the print edition of your...
Read moreCounty administrator move has potential but comes with expectations
As you’ll see on our front page, the Platte County commissioners have created a county administrator position. In general terms,...
Read moreThankful at Thanksgiving; turkey costs; The View vs. Travis Kelce
Some straight talk straight from The Landmark family. Every one of us at The Landmark wishes all our readers a...
Read moreLet’s talk about the worst kept secret in Platte City
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The reason I know this is because I just heard those words...
Read moreNew City Hall impresses, so does the downtown wine bar
High praise for the looks of the new City Hall for Platte City, which was opened to the public last...
Read moreCredibility, bond ratings and other challenges
Platte County’s public safety committee, the group that has been coming up with a recommendation to present to the county...
Read moreLucas lets us down; judges occupied with ‘wants’; too many judges?
It’s disappointing to learn that Clay and Platte counties are not getting the representation on the board of the Kansas...
Read moreSpeck derailing Team Tony Train; the secret that is Riverview Park
BREAKING NEWS ALERT: Landmark columnist Guy Speckman is at risk of getting booted out of his presidency of the Team...
Read moreIt would be an adult super-sized juvenile justice center
Hey. Welcome back. It’s time for our weekly therapy session. I’m not sure if I’m the therapist and you’re the...
Read moreFall is the best time of year, prove me wrong
Longtime readers have heard me say this before, but I’ll say it again. October is the favorite weather month of...
Read moreRelocate the courthouse? Chatter still picking up steam
Engineers and architects have said the structure is sound. The building’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure is in good condition....
Read moreThis is no time for Platte City to be asleep at the wheel
Something tells me we all should be keeping an eye on this apparent movement by some members of the Platte...
Read moreNew courthouse idea still getting an lol
Pretty big development in local politics, don’t miss this story on our front page. The Platte County Republican Central Committee...
Read moreA moving experience
Welcome to the new home of The Landmark. Well, you’re not actually sitting in here with me in our new...
Read moreLandmark Lager, City Hall, football funsies
Sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Keith Hicklin, noted longtime attorney in Platte County, who passed away...
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