Between the Lines
Another year, another Super Bowl; local politics; reset button
Happy Super Bowl week to all who celebrate. Let’s talk countywide Platte County politics for a bit. The filing period...
Read moreDetailsBeware of fast talkers; the Marji Manifesto
Like to listen to good music? Sometime when you’re near your Alexa device, say “Alexa, play the yesterday café station.”...
Read moreDetailsFrom the department of who’s minding the store?
From the departments of “what are we doing?” and “who’s minding the store?” I ask you this: Is the following...
Read moreDetailsUnpaid endorsement, Peyton Place, a detached mayor
Uncompensated endorsement forthcoming. Had an opportunity to check out the new Char Bar restaurant at Creekside in Parkville recently. The...
Read moreDetailsSex 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 moreDetailsToo 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 moreDetailsCity 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 moreDetailsGehrt 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 moreDetailsChristmas 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 moreDetailsWant 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 moreDetailsCounty 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 moreDetailsThankful 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 moreDetailsLet’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 moreDetailsNew 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 moreDetailsCredibility, 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 moreDetailsLucas 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 moreDetailsSpeck 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 moreDetailsIt 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 moreDetailsFall 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 moreDetailsRelocate 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....
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