🌱 What the new Platte River flood warning means for Platte City

Coffee in hand, Platte City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What the new Platte River flood warning means for Platte City
• What limits did Platte City just place on Flock cameras?

Also on today's calendar: PC Middle School Invitational and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Flood warning in place for Platte County from Saturday and until further notice (kansascity.com) — A new National Weather Service flood warning will take effect Saturday night for Platte County, with minor flooding forecast along the Platte River near Platte City and low-lying cropland by Highway 92 at risk. Residents near the river, Tracy, and local access areas are urged to plan for rising water, avoid flooded roads, and follow safety guidance if evacuation becomes necessary.
   

• Platte City approves Flock guidelines (plattecountycitizen.com) — Platte City's Board of Aldermen has approved formal guidelines for how police can use Flock license plate reader cameras, aiming to limit data retention and restrict access to law enforcement only. Some residents, however, say the rules don't go far enough and want the city to end its Flock contract, which currently runs until at least April 2027.
   

📸 Around Platte City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Platte City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Platte City Anytime Fitness Cardio Club →
  347 Main Street, Platte City
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Homecoming Parade
  Platte Co. R-iII Platte City, MO 64079
  3:00 pm
Monday October 5
• PC Middle School Invitational →
  Platte City MO
Tuesday October 6
• Morning Brew @ Grand Coffee →
  1401 Branch Street, Platte City
  8:00 am
• Platte City Anytime Fitness Cardio Club →
  347 Main Street, Platte City
  11:00 am
• Call for Community Band Musicians, 2026-2027 Season →
  900 Pirate Drive, Platte City
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• PCHS Cheer Texas Hold 'Em Tournament →
  Seven Bridges Neighborhood Community Center, 17800 Northwest Seven Bridges Road, Platte City
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Thursday Double Take →
  Weston Wine Company, 540 Main Street, Weston
  2:00 pm
• MS Softball at Penney
  Penney High School, 903 N Davis St, Hamilton
  4:00 pm
• MS Volleyball vs North Platte
  West Platte Elementary School, 1025 Washington St, Weston
  4:30 pm
• HS VB vs Lathrop
  West Platte High School, 935 Washington St, Weston
  5:00 pm
• JH/V/JV SB vs Mid Buchanan (Pink Out)
  North Platte Jr & Sr High School, 212 W 6th St, Dearborn
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What can we pour you?
  We've got craft beer, fine wine, and exceptional cocktails at our bar in downtown Platte City, MO! Stop by this weekend for: Friday, October 2 Live… (Nextdoor Platte City)

• Penn National Gaming - Penn Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Sous Chef Main Kitchen in Riverside. Apply here.
• Pallet Logistics of America posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance I Custodian / Janitor - 3rd Shift - WM in Riverside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Platte City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smithville

• South soccer falls late to Titans (plattecountycitizen.com)

Parkville

• Flood warnings issued on Missouri River near Kansas City as heavy rains move in (kansascity.com)
• Hard-to-find seafood & intimate experience make this 'the place to go' for memorable meal (kansascity.com)
• 'It makes everything more difficult': Gas costs hit food delivery drivers (kshb.com)

Ok Platte City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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