The Platte County Landmark

07/25/2025

Open house set on solid waste management. As advertised by Mid-America Regional Council in The Platte County Landmark

07/24/2025

Hot dog cart in courtyard at 301 Main in Platte City on Mondays and Thursdays:

It is operated by individuals with developmental disabilities, who are gaining valuable life and job skills through this fun, flavorful opportunity.

07/24/2025

NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Bryan Richison, left, had his first day on the job as Platte City’s new city administrator on Monday, July 21. He is shown with DJ Gehrt, current interim administrator. Gehrt is expected to remain on staff until late August to assist in the transition. Richison comes to Platte City from the City of Arnold, where he spent 12 years as administrator for the city with a population of 21,000. Prior to Arnold, he had spent about three years each as city administrator at Lawson and as assistant city administrator at Gladstone. Richison’s annual salary will be $140,000, which is the same as previous administrator Tom Cole had been making during his eight-month tenure. Prior to Cole, Marji Gehr had been earning $120,000 during her eight-month tenure before her employment was terminated by a unanimous vote of the aldermen. Richison’s first board of aldermen meeting with Platte City took place Tuesday night.

Ivan Foley/Landmark photo

07/23/2025

Tell your friends, alert your neighbors. This week's print edition of The Platte County Landmark is on the streets and it's better than Yacht Rock Radio.

Some highlights: *A local city board approves pay raises for elected positions *Local city gets a new tax and will form a tourism advisory committee *A hot dog cart in the heart of the county seat *Domestic assault gets a man 20 years in the pokey.

Between the Lines by Ivan Foley: About the new guy; Nan and Marji; and somebody's peeing in the pool.

Ponder the Thought by Guy Speckman: Aging, weather and traffic.

The Rambling Moron by Chris Kamler: A man can fly.

Available now wherever smooth lyrics are sold.

07/23/2025

At Smithville library:

07/22/2025

More than 46,000 sq. ft. of extreme indoor fun:

The ultimate active family entertainment destination, NRG Adventure Park features the latest in sports, trampolines, indoor playgrounds and high-tech strategy-driven games.

07/22/2025

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Parkville Farmers Market structure is Thursday.

Ribbon Cutting for New Farmers Market Set for July 24 - https://mailchi.mp/parkvillemo/farmers-market-ribbon-cutting

07/22/2025

Local developer elected to Park University Board of Trustees. Details:

One of Mertz's high-profile endeavors is the Creekside development at the intersection of I-435 and Missouri Highway 45 (also known as Tom Watson Parkway) in western Parkville, which includes residential, commercial and recreational components.

07/20/2025

Bob Jovi, a Bon Jovi tribute band, at Gladstone’s Linden Square.

07/19/2025

Fans can reserve up to six tickets per practice:

Fans can reserve a maximum of six tickets per practice and can reserve tickets for a maximum of three separate practices.

07/18/2025

Fair queen candidates: The queen of the 162nd annual Platte County Fair will be crowned opening night, Wednesday, July 23. Candidates include, from left: Jaira Taulbee, Maddy Morrow, Katherine Morgan, and Brooke Detrick. The fair will run July 23-26 at the fairgrounds in Tracy.

07/17/2025

Chiefs Training Camp opens Tuesday in St. Joseph. Details: