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Beyond the Byline 

    The headlines never stop in Clinton County. From community news to your local governments, school news to highlights from the big game, the people of Clinton County are making front-page headlines  every day.
    It gets difficult to fit all of the late-breaking news and important information for 20,000 people-plus into a newspaper each week. This is where Beyond the Byline comes in!
    This section will contain extra content and information on stories that you see in The Clinton County Leader each week, in addition to commentary and opinions from those that bring you the news, including publisher Steve Tinnen, editor Becky Black and reporter Brett Adkison. Check back often to get the inside scoop on the issues making headlines in your world!


 
Beyond the Byline
 
 
City of Lathrop needs to learn from CPWSD #4
2/5/2010

By Brett Adkison
    The City of Lathrop must not have heard the word. Water is a hot commodity.... and a minor side note... you need it in order to survive.


Teacher shared her love for music
1/21/2010

By Becky Black
     "On Saturday, January 16, friends, loved ones and community members came together to say goodbye to Mrs. Catherine Stipe. This talented woman touched the souls of so many in our area as a music teacher, as a choir director, as a spirited person who never let anything stand in the way of having a good time."


Could somebody please be perfect?!
12/30/2009

By Brett Adkison
    With both the Saints and the Colts losing a game prior to the playoffs, the nation is forced to tolerate the 1972 Dolphins for at least one more season.

Take your time and "Arrive Alive!"
12/9/2009

By Becky Black
In just three days Missouri Highway Patrol Troop H has worked seven fatal accidents, with nine dead. That is a staggering number. I don't know the circumstances behind all of these accidents. But, I do know what I see on our local roads.


McNeely brings new attitude to Tigerette basketball
12/8/2009

By Steve Tinnen    
    Is it possible that a football coach could use some of his football drills to help build a successful girls basketball team? Well, if you ask Plattsburg Tigerette Coach Andy McNeely he would say yes.

   

    

New feature to the Clinton County Jail: Parking meters?
12/4/2009

By Brett Adkison
    There's a parking problem in downtown Plattsburg right now. So what happens when the County builds on to the old jail and cuts down on courthouse parking?


Would you give up coffee and sugar for the war in Afghanistan?
12/3/2009

By Becky Black
    When The Greatest Generation was confronted with the second World War, they felt the impact, knew the costs and made big sacrifices. Where do we stand in comparison with the war in Afghanistan?


Jail issue comes full circle
12/1/2009

By Brett Adkison
    The Commissioners are now discussing building on to the back of the Clinton County Courthouse; a plan proposed by Sheriff Hensen in 2007.

2009-2010 basketball season gets underway tonight...
11/30/2009

By Brett Adkison
    Hoops season gets underway tonight, kicking off a week of great basketball that will culminate with the KCI Conference Tournament on Saturday.

   
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