Dawgs Keep Rolling
East Buchanan shuts out West Platte, moves to 6-1 in 2024 || PAGE B1
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CAMERON SCHOOLS
During a rally ahead of the Cameron school board meeting Tuesday, Chris Barrett, left of Gays Against Groomers spoke against indecency in books. jamey hon-
Book issue draws national attention by jamey honeycutt leader publisher
The loudest parts of the Cameron R-1 School Board meeting Tuesday evening were the rally before and the outburst near the end. A protest rally was held before the meeting, featuring a few notable names in
the social and political commentary game. Headlining the event, attended by a couple dozen on-lookers, were Dr. Kelly Kohls with Moms for America, Doug Billings with The Right Side, and Alex Stone and Chris Barrett with Gays against Groomers.
Current Cass County Commissioner Ryan Johnson also spoke about the issues he has experienced with pornographic content in his county, both in public and school libraries. Once the board meeting was in open session, President Pam Ice presented a
Dragon Excellence Award to Courtney Lee. Lee recently achieved her Masters Degree in administration from Grand Canyon University. Non-action reports were given by the superintendent on projects complet-
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A WEEKEND OF ROYALTY (Left) Congratulations to East Buchanan seniors Ella Brown and Corbin Allen, who were crowned Homecoming Queen and King on Friday night. For more from Homecoming, turn to page A9 of this edition. (Right) Congratulations to Allie Roberson, who was crowned 2024 Miss Plattsburg during the annual Fall Festival last week. Turn to page A7 for more from the festival. brett adkison | the clinton county leader
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CLINTON COUNTY
Roads near Lathrop could see overlay ahead of plant by brett adkison leader editor
When construction of a new electric generation plant between Lathrop and Turney begins next year, several gravel roads in the area will see an influx
of new, heavier traffic. In anticipation, project leaders have proposed paving stretches of the route. Representatives with AECI—the electric cooperative building the new $450 million plant—and its con-
struction and engineering company, Black and Veatch, met with the Clinton County Commissioners on Tuesday, October 15, via teleconference, to discuss the initial details of a haul route agree||Continued on A2
CITY OF PLATTSBURG
City Council to consider allowing chickens in limits by brett adkison leader editor
Area students were transported back in time last Friday during the annual Lathrop Living History Festival. Kids took saw dozens of antique demonstrations, including corn shelling (above). brett adkison | the clinton county leader
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Plattsburg’s long-debated chicken issue may finally be coming home to roost. The Plattsburg City Council is set to consider
a proposal from the town’s planning and zoning board that would allow and regulate the keeping of chickens inside city limits. The proposal will go before the council during its regular monthly meeting on Mon-
A Busy Weekend in Clinton Co.
This Week’s Sheriff ’s Report
From homecomings to festivals and everything in between, find additional photo coverage in The Leader!
See which calls for service came through the Clinton County Sheriff ’s Dispatch for the previous week.
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day, October 21. Residents can voice their support or opposition during the public participation portion of the meeting. If approved as presented, those who are currently ||Continued on A2
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