The Platte County Landmark

12/12/2025

Dave Brooks, former mayor of Platte City, has died.

Dave Brooks, who served three terms as Platte City’s mayor from 2002 to 2008, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 6. He had been living at an assisted living facility in the Northland.

12/12/2025

Bonded debt levies may be frozen under proposed changes to Platte County Senior Tax Credit program.

After receiving questions and complaints, Platte County is considering a couple of changes to its senior citizen property tax credit program.

12/11/2025

Downtown Platte City/parks master plan open house set Dec. 17. Design concepts will be unveiled.

Platte City is developing a plan for the future of downtown. The plan will be a guide to enhancing the streetscapes and facades, improving connectivity to and within downtown, identifying new housing opportunities, increasing economic development, promoting redevelopment, and more.

As advertised in your The Platte County Landmark

12/10/2025

Rocco Marriott, quarterback for the state champion Platte County Pirates, has been announced as the winner of the Simone Award, which goes to the top high school football player in the Kansas City metro each year. He is the first Pirate to ever win the award.

Photo by Gabriel Miller, PCHS journalist

12/09/2025

White Christmas tours offered at museum in Platte County:

Not only have the museum's rooms been transformed into a White Christmas wonderland, but 10 trees have been distinctively and beautifully adorned, explains event coordinator Sue VanAmburg from the Platte County Historical Society.

12/07/2025

Pirate fans, tune into the game tonight on NBC! There will be highlights of the Class 5 State Championship game between the Platte County Pirates and the Carthage Tigers shown during the third quarter! 🧡🖤🏈
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12/06/2025

Platte County Pirates won their second straight state championship tonight with a 34-28 victory over Carthage in overtime at MoWest in St. Joseph.

12/05/2025

Todd Graves of Platte County is chair of the Mizzou curators. Details:

The University of Missouri Board of Curators named chair Todd Graves to serve for a second one-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2026, signaling continuity after a landmark year for the UM System. Robert Blitz was elected to serve as vice chair, replacing outgoing curator Michael Williams. RelatedNews Be...

12/05/2025

Parkville’s Christmas On the River celebration is Friday evening:

In addition to the outdoor happenings, most shops will offer extended hours and open houses, and restaurants will serve up festive cuisine and drinks.

12/04/2025

BEE CREEK BISTRO NOW OPEN

Bee Creek is back, which means there’s another food option in Downtown Platte City. The café and bakery had been closed for a while, and the building at 242 Main in the past year was purchased by David and Jennifer Barth. It has now reopened as Bee Creek Bistro. Jennifer Barth, active owner of the bistro, says hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, closed only on Tuesdays.

“We are so grateful for the amazing staff we have and such wonderful bakers,” Jennifer said, adding that some of the employees formerly worked for Bee Creek under previous ownership. Learn more about Bee Creek Bistro and its menu offerings by checking them out on Facebook and at beecreekbistro.com. It is described on its page as a “locally owned and operated shop. Cozy, relaxing atmosphere where you can kick back and enjoy a coffee, pastry, breakfast or lunch.”

Ivan Foley/ Platte County Landmark photo

12/03/2025

Student, 18, charged with having gun at school is out on bond. Details:

David Jay Peebles, of Kansas City in Platte County, was granted a reduction in his bond at a hearing held Tuesday, Nov. 25. Originally, Peebles was being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond. He faces a felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.

12/03/2025

White Christmas story tours coming up at Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum Dec. 12-14. As advertised in The Platte County Landmark