Opinion
These are strange, strange times, my friends
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue. I don't need to say this because by now...
Read moreSerious matter
These are heavy times. These are the times that test men's souls. These are the voyages of the... No, wait....
Read moreParkville taxpayers will need a bigger boat
Parkville taxpayers are not “off the hook”
EDITOR: In the Feb. 12, 2020 edition of the Platte County Citizen, Parkville Mayor Nan Johnston in her state of...
Read moreSunshine accusations against Parkville have merit
Good morning, Platte County. Here comes the sun. I'm anxious to watch the Sunshine lawsuit play out in Parkville. The...
Read moreLunch monitor
We have a ton of problems in this country. Politics. Racial unrest. Pandemics. There seems to be a lack of...
Read moreThere’s a credibility issue in the air
Coronavirus. There I said it. Just putting the word out there because it seems to be a media obligation this...
Read moreFrankie says relax
Like most of you, I have a 9-5 job sitting in a cube farm sending emails all day. Pretty basic...
Read moreAbout the new Guy on page 3
Step right on in to Between the Lines. Grab a seat. Buckle up. Enjoy the ride. We've got a lot...
Read moreJail tax proposal may have poisoned the well
Spent a couple of days in Virginia over the weekend with the oldest daughter and fam. If you've been out...
Read moreLast year’s jail tax proposal may have poisoned the well
Spent a couple of days in Virginia over the weekend with the oldest daughter and fam. If you’ve been out...
Read moreI’m sorry
I would like to say that I take full responsibility. I am sorry - not only to my readers, but...
Read moreSometimes elected officials get caught unaware
You can decide for yourselves whether you think Mike Reik, superintendent at Platte County R-3, is over-compensated, fairly well compensated,...
Read moreSometimes elected officials get caught unaware of important details
You can decide for yourselves whether you think Mike Reik, superintendent at Platte County R-3, is over-compensated, fairly well compensated,...
Read morePearl clutching
For shame! Have they no morals! There were kids there!! These were some of the complaints following Wednesday's Chiefs celebration...
Read moreIt’s official: Mahomes is the face of the NFL
Super Bowl champs!! The Chiefs did it. After 50 years of falling short--and really only one of those years in...
Read moreSports hero
Who was your first sports hero? For me, early days at Kauffman Stadium were rich with applicants. Freddie Patek. Frank...
Read morePatrick Mahomes is a bright light for KC
This is it. Kansas City, your Super Bowl is just a few days away. Don't forget to enjoy the moment....
Read morePatrick Mahomes is a bright light for KC, and not just on the field
This is it. Kansas City, your Super Bowl is just a few days away. Don’t forget to enjoy the moment....
Read moreThat was fun
If you blinked, you probably missed it. More likely, however, you probably just stayed in bed. If you're unfamiliar, I'm...
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