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News and notes, tidbits and such, a look ahead
Welcome back to Between the Lines. And now, without further ado--because, let’s be honest, nobody likes ado--let’s get on with...
NauruDetailsCatch Kamler on radio, stadium moves, earnings tax
Here is a day after Christmas treat for you. The Landmark’s Chris Kamler, our Rambling Moron columnist on page 3...
NauruDetailsStats, garage party and other things of utmost importance
Thumbs up to Kansas City drivers for a job well done in calendar year 2025, apparently. Through Dec. 16, there...
NauruDetailsThe QuikTrip effect, Mayor Dave, Christopher Cross
Travis Kelce just dropped another pass. Let’s talk gas prices. I’ve mentioned previously that of all the random topics that...
NauruDetailsLocal celebrations, Costco and tariffs, don’t call it a freeze
Help. Guys, I’ve been informed I’ll be watching at least one Hallmark Christmas movie this year. And it is scheduled...
NauruDetailsKeep your head on a swivel, MTG VS. DJT, a plan for old Landmark spot
Welcome to the week of Thanksgiving. I’ve written this in previous years and I’ll repeat it for newcomers. Even though...
NauruDetailsGas prices, the senior tax credit, officeholder raises
We keep hearing gasoline prices are down. Right? We’ve heard that message out of Washington, D.C. for months now. But...
NauruDetailsThe 30 percent raise, another pro sports scandal, newspaper wins after raid
As you’ll see on our front page, the Platte County Salary Commission comprised of the current elected county officials voted...
NauruDetailsAmazon, AI, Buc-ee’s, sportsbook locations
I’m back in The Landmark saddle after a few days on the road visiting our oldest daughter and family in...
NauruDetailsCredit for the clear lights tradition; pro sports betting scandal
Platte City Chamber of Commerce officials have decided to stick with clear as the official color for downtown holiday lights...
NauruDetailsRoadway deaths, enrollment numbers and Kamler’s side gig
A common belief is that traffic speed enforcement efforts are not as prevalent as they once were on the part...
NauruDetailsTransparency questioned, right about the data center, city clerk musical chairs
Andrew Champlain of Platte County has been engaging in some back and forth with Platte County officials as he seeks...
NauruDetailsMetal mayhem, cascade of crashes, a song we don’t want to hear
I’m sure there have been busier and wackier days for emergency responders than Tuesday, Oct. 7, but that’s the most...
NauruDetailsCity Hall sounds; paralysis by analysis; Bad Bunny
A few items at the City of Platte City are worthy of mentioning this week. Here’s one. And this is...
NauruDetailsClean restaurants, awkward conversations and whistle-blowers
Coffee sucks. It just does. I salute all of you out there who pretend otherwise for your commitment to the...
NauruDetailsCounty election campaigns start earlier every cycle
Let it be known, if it’s not already, that I’m not a fan of September heat. Ninety-five degree days can...
NauruDetailsFall stuff, jumping cities, Chiefs are slow, fiber installation
It’s fall (not officially by the calendar, but you get the picture), and you know how we feel about fall...
NauruDetailsYour favorite announcer, the Royal from Park Hill, former city official update
High school football season is now in full swing and with that it’s time for an important Landmark-related announcement involving...
NauruDetailsLocal restaurant offerings are about to get a boost
We reported this last fall at the time of the November election, but it’s timely and we’ve been getting questions...
NauruDetailsLess grandstanding, best Twitter account, ‘pay your mortgage’ picks
Andrew Bailey has resigned effective next month as attorney general of Missouri to accept the role of co-deputy director of...
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