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Commission approves rezoning for plant by brett adkison leader editor
The Clinton County Commissioners have signed off on a rezoning request that could result in a major energy generation plant coming to the area. The commissioners voted Thursday, September 14, to ap-
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Board reviews annual audit
prove a rezoning request from Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., that would pave the way for a $450 million electric generation plant north of Lathrop. The rezoning— which switches 94 acres of land from agricultural (Ag-A) to heavy industrial (M-2)—was initially approved by the county’s zoning
board the previous week. The location of the proposed plant is on the south side of 288th Street west of Breckenridge Road, approximately four miles north of Lathrop. According to the AECI, five locations in Missouri and Oklahoma are currently being considered for two plants.
Clinton County Presiding Commissioner Patrick Clark said three people were in attendance Thursday and were able to speak with representatives of AECI, Platte-Clay Electric and NW Electric Cooperative. Clark said they’ve been told ||Continued on A2
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Major Structure Fire in Gower Fire crews in Gower and from the surrounding area battle a big blaze just off 169 Hwy. || PAGE A2
Lathrop ready for a boom? Editor Brett Adkison on the recent investments in Lathrop and how it could help grow the town in the future. || PAGE A4
by brett adkison leader editor
The Lathrop R-II Board of Education reviewed the district’s annual audit during a meeting Wednesday, September 13. The audit—performed by Westbrook and Associates— found that the district’s financials were presented fairly and no major issues were found. No deficiencies in internal controls were found. The audit noted that the district uses a petty cash checking account that isn’t included in the financials. The account is used to receive and pay retiree insurance premiums, pay for athletic officials, receive and pay for field trips, and other transactions. Auditors noted that these funds should be subjected to the normal reporting ||Continued on A2
Weekly Sheriff ’s Report This week’s activity report through the Clinton County Sheriff ’s Dept. || PAGE A3
Community........A5 Opinion..............A4 Legals..............A10 Sheriff...............A3
After a pair of close games, the East Buchanan Bulldogs’ offense stormed out of the gate Friday on their way to a 63-24 win against Lathrop, remaining unbeaten at 4-0. For more on the game, see page A7 of this edition. (Above) East Buchanan senior Trevor Klein finds running room behind his blockers on Friday against the Mules. brett adkison | the leader
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Chief Hill, Officer Ramos honored for saving life by jim bonebrake leader reporter
Gower Alderman Randy Jameson presented Chief Adam Hill (right) and Officer Jerry Ramos (left) with awards Monday, September 10, for saving a life at Gower City Hall last month. jim bonebrake | the leader
At the start of the Gower City Council meeting on Monday, September 10, Alderman Randy Jameson read a letter of commendation recognizing a pair of law enforcement officers with the Life Saving Award. On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, a man came to the police department door at Gower City Hall. The man attempted to enter the locked door, which prompted Chief Hill to leave his office to see who was there and if they needed assistance. After opening the locked door
and addressing the individual, the man presented a handgun and brought it to his head and stated he intended to harm himself. Chief Hill immediately drew his service weapon and instructed the individual to drop his weapon. Officer Ramos heard the commotion, and he also drew his service weapon. Chief Hill and Officer Ramos both convinced the individual to drop his weapon, they cuffed the individual and then took him into the police department. Both Hill and Ramos talked to the individual and deescalated
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