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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Platte County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $2,698,902 in grants for economic development projects in Platte County, Missouri.

By Platte News | Jan 20, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Platte County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Platte County received $2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Platte News | Feb 27, 2024

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Platte County farmers in 2021 reached $10,418,123

By Platte News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Platte County received $10,418,123 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Buchanan County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Platte News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Buchanan County received $7,345,360 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Weather Forecast Postpones Parks & Rec Scavenger Hunt

By Platte News Reports | Mar 22, 2023

With rain and thunderstorms forecast for Thursday, March 16, Edgerton Parks and Recreation is rescheduling the city-wide Leprechaun Hunt to Friday, March 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. after the “It’s Not Magic Science Show.”

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City Council Meeting on March 23

By Platte News Reports | Mar 22, 2023

The Edgerton City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month in City Hall, 404 E. Nelson St., at 7:00 p.m.

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Late Fees Suspended in March

By Platte News Reports | Mar 22, 2023

Edgerton utility customers will not be charged a late fee for any bill paid between March 16 and March 25, 2023.

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IDE Podcast Club

By Platte News Reports | Mar 15, 2023

All CAFNR faculty, staff and post-docs are invited to participate in the IDE Podcast Club, sponsored by CAFNR’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Compassion Committee.

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Library Advisory Board Meeting

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

Library Advisory Board Meeting

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City Council Meeting on March 14

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

City Council Meeting on March 14

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Redhawks Overpower Abilene Christian, 23-2, Split Doubleheader Saturday

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

Southeast Missouri (2-4) used a 23-2 victory to split a doubleheader with Abilene Christian (5-2) in a pair of seven-inning games Saturday at Crutcher Scott Field.

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Kearney Offers Air Passenger Assistance

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

The City of Kearney is excited to offer ticketing assistance for travelers flying from Kearney Regional Airport.

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Missouri Immigration Policy Coalition Opposes HJR43

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Missouri Immigration Policy Coalition Opposes HJR43

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Presidents’ Day Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

The City of Kearney, Sanitation Division, announces that due to the upcoming Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, February 20, 2023, the following changes will be in effect for the refuse collection system and the Kearney Area Solid Waste Agency Landfill.

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Author George Johnson on Writing Black, Queer — and Banned — Stories

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Over the past two years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of books being banned or challenged in school districts across the country.

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Biweekly Meeting on February 21

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Biweekly Meeting on February 21

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Missouri Lawmakers Consider Expungement Bill To Help Reduce Recidivism

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting lawmakers’ efforts to reduce recidivism and make it easier to have a criminal record expunged.

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