Rimsie McConiga

1 week 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.

4 weeks ago | 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.

1 month ago | 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.

1 month ago | 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.

2 months ago | plattecountycitizen.com | Rimsie McConiga

Platte County High School juniors, Kylie Kinzey and Rayan Abdikarim were recently chosen for the 2025 Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Program. Through the program, students are guided with the goal of gaining valuable leadership skills that they will hone in their remaining high school years and beyond. Students acquire knowledge and insight into business, legal, educational, political, and healthcare elements of the community.