Rimsie McConiga

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Little Library enriches community — The Platte County Citizen

1 month ago | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

The ribbon cutting and opening-day celebration for the Platte Purchase Daughters of the American Revolution’s Little Lending Library took place recently, and has proven to be a welcome addition to the community. Local DAR members initiated the project in the hope that this little library would become a cherished source of good reading and inspiration for the entire community. The event took place at the Ben Ferrel Museum and included free book making kits for attendees.
Smart celebrates 35 years with Shelter Insurance — The Platte County Citizen

1 month ago | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

Platte City Shelter Insurance agent, Kurt Smart celebrated his 35th anniversary with Shelter Insurance a few weeks ago on May 7. He has spent his entire career as an agent for Shelter. It has been a memorable time for Smart not only in spending more than a third of a century with the insurance company, but also for moving his business location in November, 2024, to 510 Main Street. “I tell people it’s the log cabin building up from Sprint Lumber,” Smart said.
Finding a place for the butterflies to flutter — The Platte County Citizen

1 month ago | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

Since the mid-1990s, monarch butterfly populations have been steadily declining due to pesticides, land development and climate change. As the butterfly and bee populations continue to decline, food security is also at risk because of our dependence on the food stability these pollinators provide.
A fish story for the ages — The Platte County Citizen

1 month ago | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

Lincoln Domino was 2 years old when his mom, Janee, and his dad, Jason, introduced him to fishing. A few weeks ago, now 6-year-old Lincoln, managed a feat not easily achieved by full-grown adults, when he single-handedly reeled in a 16-inch crappie. When Lincoln was slowly reeling in the fish, he felt a hard yank. “He immediately thought it was stuck on a log until his dad saw the line going out farther in the pond,” Janee said.
The hunt is on in Weston — The Platte County Citizen

2 months ago | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

The world’s very best hide ‘n’ seek champion since 1958 will be taking time from his busy schedule to visit Weston on Saturday, April 26. This is the fourth year in a row Bigfoot will challenge kids and adults to try to use their best detective skills to locate him. The Weston Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event, and is encouraging local residents to bring their families to the 4th Annual Weston Bigfoot Search.
21 years of Parkville Microbrew Fest — The Platte County Citizen

2 months ago | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

The annual Parkville Microbrew Fest, one of Kansas City’s largest beer festivals, will officially turn 21 on Saturday, April 26. And the organizers are expecting about 2,500 attendees to celebrate this popular annual event, which will offer a vast variety of beer brands, food, music and hundreds of ‘cheers.’The event will take place from 1 – 5 p.m. at English Landing Park in historic downtown Parkville. The first festival was in 2004, and it featured eight local breweries.
Miniature railroad expands to delight young and old — The Platte County Citizen

2 months ago | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

For more than a decade, the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad organization has attempted to expand and enhance the railroad, and after many years of effort and commitment, the city permit was secured, and construction began in February. Early designs had been rejected due to archaeology survey results.
Weatherby Lake hosts town hall — The Platte County Citizen

Mar 26, 2025 | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

A few months ago, four women from the Weatherby Lake area who are concerned about recent government actions, decided to form a group called Winning Women Wednesdays (WWW) in order to let their elected officials know what they expect from them. The group quickly grew to include more than 120 women from the Platte County area. The group’s organizer, Lynn Roberts, said the group is concerned about the chaos of the current administration and how it will hurt the local community.
Remembering Camden Point history — The Platte County Citizen

Mar 19, 2025 | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

The North Platte Historical Museum’s Steve Goodlet Memorial Lecture series hosted their second presentation called Educating Our Daughters, Camden Point Female Academy and Orphan School recently at the Camden Point Firehouse. The North Platte Historical Museum and Cultural Center sponsored this program in partnership with the Missouri Humanities Council and with support from the Missouri Humanities Trust Fund.
Firehouse Market set to return to Platte City — The Platte County Citizen

Feb 26, 2025 | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

As the Firehouse Market prepares for its second year serving the local community, the Central Platte Fire Protection District and the Downtown Platte City Association partnership is looking forward to another successful year. The partnership supports the goals of both organizations by welcoming residents into the fire station where they can meet and interact with firefighters, while also helping local vendors sell their home-made products.