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Connecting section will link new trail to Thousand Oaks
A connecting section of trail that will attach the Brush Creek Trail to the Thousand Oaks neighborhood in southern Platte County is being put out for bids. The Platte County Commission on Monday approved a request for bids on what is referred to as the Thousand Oaks Connector Trail. The connector will be roughly three-quarters of a mile, said Daniel Erickson, county director of parks.
Water fun a part of downtown event
A good-sized crowd turned out for the Downtown Platte City Association’s Hot Summer Night celebration on Saturday, Aug. 17. When a 120-ft. slip and slide wasn’t as slippery as hoped, the Central Platte Fire Department stepped up to lend a hand, spraying water onto the slide from above. “We just wanted a way for people to cool off while having fun,” said Sarah Rudis of the downtown group. “Thank goodness Central Platte Fire helped out. Overall it was a great event and the community really showed up.” Live music, food options, and a pyro show by the group Pyro Flow added to the fund.
Platte City voters to decide sewer plant question
In November, voters in the City of Platte City will decide the fate of a $24 million wastewater (sewer) revenue bond measure. The intent is to rehabilitate and expand the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The Platte City Board of Aldermen voted this week to put the question on the...
Summer of the jail tax featured some dramatic interpretations
I couldn’t help but notice that Barley & Vine, the upscale wine bar and brewery in Downtown Platte City, has added more televisions to its impressive interior decor, just in time for Chiefs football season. There are now television screens on both floors of the popular downtown attraction. “We...
Platte County CVB leasing office space
The Platte County Convention and Visitor Bureau (CVB) is leasing office space at 7870 NW 100th Street, Kansas City in Platte County. On Monday, the Platte County Commission approved a shared office space lease agreement between the Platte County CVB and the Full Employment Council to use certain space within the building located at that address.
Jackson Co. legislator discusses plan for State Tax Commission order
Heat Advisory: Atchison County, Bates County, Caldwell County, Carroll County, Cass County, Clay County, Clinton County, Daviess County, De Kalb County, Douglas County, Gentry County, Henry County, Jackson County, Johnson County, Johnson County, Leavenworth County, Linn County, …. Since the order came down, the Jackson County Executive's Office says the...
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