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Methodist church plans Valentine’s dance

Smithville United Methodist Church will host a family Valentine’s Day dance from...

Movie Gallery to close

Smithville’s Movie Gallery is closing. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Movie Gallery Inc. announced...

Aldermen set to discuss city's personal property tax

During the Tuesday, Feb. 2, Smithville Board of Aldermen meeting, Smithville Mayor...

Route KK bridge to close

The Missouri Route KK bridge, just west of Smithville, will close Friday, March 5,...

Local development leveling out

As 2010 gets rolling, it looks like development in Smithville has bottomed out and...

Survey shows business concerns

District wants restroom in downtown courtyard

Platte County least obese in Missouri

Smithville Anytime Fitness franchise owner switches careers

Pinnacle Award deadline Feb. 12

Ford’s 2009 success could mean $1.7 million more for Northland workers

Four running for mayor

Annual spaghetti fundraiser expected to attract hundreds

Missionary’s trip to Haiti postponed

Snow removal to be debated

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Journalists should educate, too

Some Smithville residents’ reactions to the city’s snow removal made me realize:...

Facts on the state of our state

The buzz in the state capitol has centered on the governor’s recent State of the...

Governor plays it safe, says state senator

The big buzz in our state Capitol has centered around the governor’s recent State...

Back to ccommunity journalism

It was a fast start, indeed, for 2010. For me, it began on Dec. 14, 2009, the day...

It’s the simple things in life

Sometimes the simplest things in life can give us the most pleasure. Take for instance...

What a community is all about

Destructive eating habits must change

Crossing the finish line is victory enough

New year, new pronunciation

Insurance companies make you pay for preventive medicine

Keep childhood memories where they belong

Part four: The Christmas Angel

It’s time to get creative with gift giving

Part three: The Christmas Angel

Shop local this holiday season

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2010 airshow canceled

The Mid-America Youth Aviation Association, producer of the annual Kansas City Aviation...

Snow Creek creates snow, fun

At Snow Creek in Weston, “let it snow” is a good philosophy. But when the flakes...

Biking can be a winter sport

Some people might equate bicycling with the warmer, sunnier months, but with a little...

Local look-alike wins national contest

It’s official: Frank Roberts really looks like Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio....

Zona Rosa launches iPhone app for shoppers

Shoppers with iPhones will be able to navigate their visit through Zona Rosa with...

Building on the basics for a brighter tomorrow

Docks are best place fish in winter

New face, new play

Smithville auction event assists fire victims

Tips for winter bird watching

The eagles’ stories

Kicking the blues

Watch the eagles live this weekend

A year in photos

12 days of Christmas in the Northland