Between the Lines
The video doesn’t lie; Paolillo’s view is detached from reality
3 Musketeers is a highly underrated candy bar. Milky Way is a highly overrated candy bar. Snickers is a highly...
Read moreDetailsAssault video, city controversies, courtroom chatter
Even though the city administrator, who may or may not have played an interesting role, is now gone after being...
Read moreDetailsDJ Gehrt as interim would make perfect sense
City officials in Platte City met Tuesday night and one of the topics that came up is the need for...
Read moreDetailsA necessary show of strength by aldermen
In a move that in my opinion will build confidence in the board of aldermen among members of the public,...
Read moreDetailsMail delivery problems, drugs, testicles, microphones
Reports of mail delivery problems throughout the KC metro area continue to pop up. For a while it was thought...
Read moreDetailsSuper Bowl banter; economic development challenges
Breaking news: The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in Super Bowl Swifty Eight. Tip of the cap to...
Read moreDetailsAnother 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...
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