Cass Politics

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Tax Statements to be Mailed Nov. 1

J.T. | October 30, 2009

The Cass County Collector’s Office has announced that the 2009 tax notices will be mailed in the coming week. Cass County Collector Pam Shipley is seeking to provide citizens with information that may be helpful to them as they receive their tax notices.

Results of Garden City Audit

J.T. | October 25, 2009

The Missouri State Auditor has released the results of an audit of the Garden City Municipal Court. Its findings stated the municipal division’s controls, records and procedures need improvement.

Harrisonville Receives Upgraded Bond Rating

J.T. | October 23, 2009

The City of Harrisonville has received good news from Standard & Poor, the bond-rating agency, which recently raised the city’s bond rating two steps, taking it from A-minus (A-) to AA-minus (AA-).

Construction in Harrisonville

J.T. | October 19, 2009

On Thursday (10/22) and Friday (10/23) Osmose Railroad Services will be in Harrisonville to work on the overpass at Commercial Street. This will necessitate the closure of Commercial St. from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

County Hires New Road & Bridge Superintendent

J.T. | October 15, 2009

The Cass County Commission has hired a new Road & Bridge Superintendent to fill the role of the current superintendent, Robert Leper, who will retire at the beginning of 2010.

It Must be Primary Season

J.T. | October 14, 2009

For political junkies in Cass County, things are finally starting to heat up in the 4th District race. Republican candidates Vicky Hartzler and Bill Stouffer have begun attacking each other and Democrat incumbent Ike Skelton.

Peculiar Looking to Raise Taxes

J.T. | October 12, 2009

The City of Peculiar will be asking voters to approve tax increases and business license fees on the upcoming November 3 ballot.

County Commission Had a Busy Week

J.T. | October 11, 2009

The Cass County Commission continues to make pro-active decisions in the final months of 2009. This week’s meeting was full of activity.

One of the first items on this week’s agenda was to address a bridge issue with 315th Street. Commissioner Bill Cook made a motion to approve and authorize Presiding Commissioner Mallory to sign construction engineering agreement with Cook, Flatt & Strobel for 315th street bridge project.

County Makes Major Shift in Economic Development Efforts

J.T. | October 10, 2009

The Cass County Commission has been working to develop a strategy for economic development in the county. The results have brought forth changes in the Cass County Corporation of Economic Development, a new policy stance on Economic Development, and a more unified effort among various municipalities and government entities.

Missing Woman Found in Cass County

J.T. | October 7, 2009

The body of an 18-year-old woman from Overland Park, KS was discovered recently in a field near E. 235th St. and State Route K near East Lynne.