Cameron Newspapers

07/31/2024

City Hall CLOSED August 1-2, 2024
City Hall offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, August 1-2, 2024, while staff move to the temporary office location at 1304 N. Walnut, 2nd Floor.

Barring any unexpected circumstances, City Hall operations are scheduled to resume at the new location on Monday, August 5th. If you have an emergency on Thursday or Friday, please call the Water Plant at 816-632-2844 or the Police Department at 816-632-6521. Utility payments can still be made online, placed in the night deposit slot on the north side of the City Hall Building (just past the drive-thru window), or by calling the Paystar phone-pay number at 816-631-3391 (have your account number available & do not include any leading zeros). We apologize for this inconvenience to our citizens.

07/31/2024

Give Joshua Strong a call to discuss your financial future.

07/31/2024

Don't forget this years Platte County Steam and Gas Engine Show coming up next weekend.

07/30/2024

07/25/2024

There's never been a better time to take a look at your future.

07/23/2024

Nominate Your Hero Today!

07/22/2024

It's that time of year again. Fall City Wide Garage Sale next month

07/22/2024

Latest news: A rollover accident happening now on I-35/ Evergreen. Please avoid the area if you can. More details coming soon.

07/19/2024

Pocket of Posies Floral and Gifts held their grand opening today at noon! Congratulations on opening your new business! See more in the paper next week.

07/19/2024

At approximately 6 pm Thursday, another fire engulfed and destroyed Shearwood Surplus and Supplies which used to be Shearwoods Quilt and Fabrics located at 799 SW 80th St just across the county borders between Livingston and Grundy, east of Jamesport, off of Route U.

Notified by Fire Chief Davey Davis, an official from the marshal’s office was dispatched to investigate the scene. At the time of the fire, no injuries were reported, as the business was closed. The business is insured through the Amish community.

Grundy County Rural Fire and Protection District and the Chillicothe Fire Department were also dispatched to the scene. The Shearwood’s Surplus store was known for its home goods, hardwares, toys, office supplies and more.

This is the third building that has burned down, and two buildings in the last ten days in Jamesport. Jamesport Country Store, on Highway 6, Route NN, burned to the ground, and the owners are quickly rebuilding. Hostetler Palette Business burned down in June.

Photo from: Dawn Stitt Brink.

07/19/2024

OPEN NOW: Interstate 29 in Buchanan County
Buchanan County Cook Road Bridge rehabilitation project

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – All lanes of Interstate 29 in Buchanan County are now open. Contractors from Clarkson Construction Company, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, reopened the interstate at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.

This closure allowed the contractor to set new girders and remove Cook Road Bridge’s existing deck, which will be replaced with a new driving surface. The Cook Road Bridge rehabilitation project is anticipated to be complete by October 2024.

Overnight lane closures on I-29 below the bridge may occur between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. at various dates through the project. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place.

To learn more about the project, visit: https://www.modot.org/interstate-29-bridge-rehabilitation-buchanan.

All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.

MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.

While at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media.

For more information, contact MoDOT Northwest District Communications at 816-901-4529

07/18/2024

Miss the football camp that started on Monday? Football Camp began July 15th at the Dave Goodwin Field from 7:30 a.m. to 9a.m., continuing throughout the next few days. The first day of camp allowed participants to get comfortable, and learn the basics of football. Can you tell our Dragons are having a blast? See the full story in this week's newspaper.

07/16/2024

Call Joshua to get your early retirement plan started

07/15/2024

Join us for the Monday Night City Council Meeting.

07/15/2024

The Dave Goodwin field was packed with young performers of the Phantom Regiment, a traveling band from Rockford, Illinois. Over 180 competitors filled the football field. Phantom Regiment stopped in town to rehearse for tonight's competition in Olathe, Kansas and will head to Oklahoma next! Check out the paper next week for further details.

07/14/2024

Early Trash Pickup July 15th & 16th
R&W Container requests residents set their trash out early (or the night before) on Monday, July 15th and Tuesday, July 16th.

Due to the anticipated high heat index, trash crews will begin collecting trash two hours earlier than usual. Trash should be curbside by 5:00 a.m. on these two days.

07/10/2024

Final Day, get ready for next years 4th of July

07/08/2024

City Hall update:
City Hall Remains Temporarily Closed

City Hall Offices remain temporarily closed. Staff is working diligently to secure a more permanent location until repairs and remediation can be completed.

Utility payments may still be dropped off in the night drop box on the north side of the building, just past the drive-through window. Payments can also be mailed, paid online or through the phone-pay option at 816-631-3391 (have your account number information available). For all other City business, please call 816-632-2177 and arrangements will be made to meet with staff as necessary. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Driver's License Testing 7/9/2024:

Driver's License Testing on July 9, 2024, will take place at the Public Safety Building Training Room. (9:00 am to noon & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

07/08/2024

The Jamesport Country Store was destroyed by fire at approximately 1 am, Monday morning, as the business burnt to the ground. Jamesport, Gallatin, Coffey, and Trenton Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene after a call to 911 by bystanders. However, by the time the crew traveled to the scene, the building was already immersed in flames.

Chief Davis explained that the cause of the fire was undetermined at this time, but there will be no further investigations. The Jamesport Country Store plans to rebuild in the future behind the previous site after cleaning up the damage from the buildings fire.

Photo credit: KTTN via Michael Smith.

07/07/2024

Part two— we are live again for a little bit for some classic rock and country! Come on down to McCorkle park for some music! (The Firecracker 5k/ Glow run starts at 9:45 tonight here around McCorkle Park too).

07/06/2024

And we are live again for a little bit for some classic rock and country! Come on down to McCorkle park for some music! (The Firecracker 5k/ Glow run starts at 9:45 tonight here around McCorkle Park too).

07/06/2024

Cameron Pet Supply hosted and sponsored the Cameron Pet Show this year. Here’s some highlights of today’s event PLUS the car show going on at McCorkle Park! Be sure to come check out all the great vendors and the car show going on, stay tuned to find out the details and winners for the pet show in this week’s paper, but for today, here’s some teasers! (50 grams and Foley’s Sweet Treats are also here to fulfill your cravings!)

07/06/2024

Join us for the firework show across from Cameron Veterans Golf Course brought to you by Friends for Fireworks!

07/05/2024

Check out The 6-Mile band in Mccorkle Park! Rock and Roll and Country tonight!

07/05/2024

Sorry for the inconvenience, but we will see you Monday!