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Your 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...
NauruDetailsChicken update, city musings, nuggets from camp
The first of what will be multiple public discussions about the prospect of allowing residential chickens in Platte City was...
NauruDetailsParkville tax, summer travels and football
If you’re picking up this copy of The Landmark to look for the result of Parkville’s special election, you won’t...
NauruDetailsBudget assumptions, perfect for retirees, stability at City Hall
Maybe I’m wrong but it might be a good time to suggest those folks creating school district budgets should think...
NauruDetailsThe new guy, the pay raise, Nan and Marji
Breaking news. Bryan Richison, Platte City’s new city administrator stands 6’4” tall. Should make it easy for you to determine...
NauruDetailsMoDOT, you have a problem; highway patrol’s lack of transparency
On Monday night I was a bachelor so I did something I haven’t done in years. I grabbed a meal...
NauruDetailsCounty auditor playing big role in fixing some things
Are you still following news stories about the Royals and Chiefs future stadium decision? Gotta be honest, this thing has...
NauruDetailsFireworks, fireworks shows, foul tasting water
Enjoy your Fourth of July weekend. Keep it safe. We need you back here on Monday with all your digits...
NauruDetailsHot dogs, postage hikes, character references
I had never heard the term Irish golf until I looked at the proposed plans for Creekside Irish Golf at...
NauruDetailsKC Wolf, a backup KC Wolf, fantastic detective work
Big news in the world of guys dressed like animals and acting goofy. On Tuesday – National Mascot Day –...
NauruDetailsGas prices, flying rocks, two Ivans
Lately we’ve been performing better in northern Platte County when it comes to gas prices. Positive shout out to the...
NauruDetailsWorld Cup VRBOs, baseball, recycling and trash
If you’re in Parkville and not fond of short-term rental properties in your neighborhood, brace yourself. The restrictions on short...
NauruDetailsPotential stadium spots, Salvy’s sprint speed, local music scene
Fellow Landmark columnist Guy Speckman of page 3 predicts when all the political smoke finally clears around the topic, whenever...
NauruDetailsKC’s curfew, backyard chickens, selfie stations
It’s curfew time within the City of Kansas City, and the KCPD indicates it won’t be bending the rules. Beginning...
NauruDetailsForever thankful for these moments
Thank you to the many folks who have reached out in person, by text, and via social media after the...
NauruDetailsTariffs, fireworks, and tariffs on fireworks
Quick news update in regard to the recent five break-ins in one night in the Platte City business community. “We...
NauruDetailsCatechism, burglary vs. robbery, The Accountant 2
Guy Speckman, our Ponder the Thought columnist on page 3, has inspiring, amusing and educational thoughts on Catholicism and whatnot...
NauruDetailsTransparency in court filings, and can anybody hit a baseball these days?
Maybe we should all start rehearsing something like this and see how it plays out for us when all the...
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