City Highlight | Platte

PLATTE - WHERE IT'S POSSIBLE

SHAUNA MEYERINK | PLATTE FINANCE OFFICER

Platte offers fantastic opportunities if you are looking to visit or relocate to a picturesque community. Our small south-central community is surrounded by pride and adventure lying just 15 miles east of the Missouri River along Highway 44. Platte is a friendly, family community with a wide range of recreational opportunities, beautiful scenery, a strong economy, excellent educational and health care systems, with hometown hospitality.

This community has something to offer everyone, both visitors and residents alike. Platte thrives with diverse businesses and unique shopping opportunities. From antiques and consignments, to boutiques and signage. You might be surprised what treasure you could fi nd when experiencing the real hometown shopping and service experience.

Not only does Platte have an energetic, strong local business district, we are also enriched with agricultural industries. Platte is surrounded by magnifi cent fi elds of crops and livestock; therefore, we offer state of the art agriculturally based businesses, manufacturing, and services. Platte, an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, offers an array of activities year-round. Whether it is hunting and fi shing, swimming or golfi ng, you can fi nd it here. Campfi res and fellowship bring friends and family closer together as they enjoy a day at the river or taking part in one of the many retreats. Take a stroll down memory lane at the Melcher Museum, or stop by the historic Lyric Theater for a show. If you are still needing to wear off some energy or looking to host a birthday party, you may consider roller-skating or bowling.

Our outstanding educational system strives to be one of the best with teachers and staff taking great pride in teaching our youth with the support of an involved administration. Platte’s youth programs have a very supportive community rallying behind them in academics, sports, music, and drama.

It takes a village to be a community and Platte offers a vibrant quality of life that is safe and family-friendly, has affordable living, and offers a magnitude of job opportunities. So, whether you are looking to relocate a family, a business or just want to stop and say hi, we WELCOME you to our quaint, friendly community. ■

MISSOURI RIVER

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hay Daze | Sept. 24 Haunted Trail | Oct. 15, 22, 28 & 29 Cowboy Christmas | Nov. 26 Parade of Lights | Dec. 3 Wine Walk | Dec. 7 Kids Christmas Drawing | Dec. 10 & 17