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Plattsburg, Lathrop and Gower, Mo.
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Academic Bowl Champions Lathrop gets past rival East Buchanan to win the district title and advance to the Missouri state playoffs. || PAGE A6
Plattsburg City Council meets
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Commissioners turn down subdivision request by brett adkison leader editor
The Clinton County Commissioners voted unanimously last week to overturn a recommendation from the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission
on a proposed subdivision in rural Cameron. Earlier this month, the zoning board approved a subdivision and rezoning request by Trevor and Katie Rawlings of Cameron to divide approximately 53 acres into
four different lots (one 38-acre lot and three five-acre lots), and to rezone the three smaller lots as residential (R-1). However, neighboring property owners voiced their opposition during the zoning meeting, citing
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City council approves appointments, hears about possible changes to Redgate’s trash collection services. || PAGE A2
Plattsburg football officially moves to 8-man
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Get a comprehensive look at what went on in law enforcement the previous week throughout Clinton County. || PAGE A3
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safety concerns with the three new driveways on a dangerous stretch of A Highway. The Missouri Department of Transportation had approved the driveway locations, but the commissioners, after research-
Plattsburg youngsters enjoy visit from Monster Jam driver Bailey Shea The spring weather is starting to warm and students can feel the beginning of summer just on the horizon. But for students at Ellis Elementary in Plattsburg on Tuesday, school was the cool place to be. Students throughout the building had the chance to see the Monster Mutt Dalmatian up close and personal. The truck is driven by Bailey Shea, who is from the small Northern Missouri town of Lock Springs. Students were also able to write down one of their fears and put it in the “Smash Box,” which will be smashed live at one of the upcoming Monster Jam shows. brett adkison | the leader
When the Clinton County R-III School District approved a move to eight-man football for the Plattsburg Tigers earlier this year, there was still one more hurdle to clear. The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) sets the enrollment cap for eight-man football at 150 students. The number is based on a high school’s junior, sophomore and freshman classes on April 1. This winter, Plattsburg was tracking toward 146 students – nearly enough to force them into still playing 11-man football next fall. But earlier this month Plattsburg submitted a final enrollment number of 137 students for the 2023-2024 school year, clearing the way for the Tigers to debut in the eight-man ranks this August. One of the most challenging aspects for Coach Boswell has been the schedule. Platts||Continued on A9
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Hunter Adkins hired as next activities director by brett adkison leader editor
The Clinton County R-III School District didn’t need to look far to find the next leader of its athletics department. The Clinton County R-III Board of Education voted last week to hire teacher Hunter Adkins as the district’s next activities director. Adkins, an East Buchanan
alum, has spent time teaching and coaching in both Gower and Plattsburg. He said he’s been working his way toward the position for quite a while. “I’ve spent the last few years trying to refine my approach and thoughts on how an athletic department should look and what is most important to me,” he said. “The most exciting part is trying to
continue what Coach Kellerstrass did before me and put my own personal touches on it. I really want to help make this place somewhere where our own student-athletes want to come back and develop as coaches.” Plattsburg High School Principal Brandon Burns said that Adkins is an excellent fit for the district, with his relevant experience,
leadership skills and knowledge of the district’s sports programs. “Hunter’s communication skills are exceptional and he is committed to ensuring that our student-athletes receive a well-rounded education that includes their athletic pursuits,” Burns said. “What sets Hunter apart is his vision for our athletic program. He
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