Welcome to Clinton County

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Senate Bill 190/756 – Senior Citizen Tax Credit

SB 756, also known as SB 190 or the “Senior Citizen Tax Credit,” is authorized by RSMO 137.1050, was adopted by the State Legislature in 2023. This provides a real property tax credit for certain senior citizens on their primary residence.

September 05, 2024 UPDATE: The Collector will be sending out a newsletter with the 2024 tax bills this November and will have Public Informational Meetings in the Spring of 2025 to assist Seniors in obtaining all the information and assist them in applying for the tax credit.

Meeting Locations and Times for Public Information Meetings
Each day goes from 8AM – Noon
March 12, 2025 – Goppert Community Center
March 14, 2025 – Trimble Community Building
March 19, 2025 – Plattsburg Fire Station
March 26, 2025 – Gower Fire Station
March 28, 2025 – Cameron Fire Station

ELECTIONS – PUBLIC TEST ANNOUNCEMENT
The public test for the Clinton County Tabulator Machine accuracy will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Courthouse Community Room, followed by election judge training for the upcoming April 08, 2025 General Municipal Election.


The Clinton County Initiative

The Clinton County Initiative is an independent citizens action group whose mission statement reads:

“We will build on our county’s legacy and its assets so our children and grandchildren can find a good life right here at home. We believe that a growing economy, a diverse community, and a vibrant educational environment are the building blocks of that good life. We plan to help Clinton County enjoy a future filled with both new opportunities and the knowledge that we are all in this together.”

The group collaborates with county school districts, local government officials, the University of Missouri Extension and Maximize Northwest Missouri. To learn more, check out our website:

https://www.maximizenwmo.org/clinton-county

About Us

Clinton County is located north of Kansas City and south of St. Joseph. With a strong agricultural heritage and rich history, Clinton County is positioned to take the next step in the 21st century.

Centrally located within the county, Plattsburg serves as the county seat with all county offices and services located in the courthouse at 207 N. Main Street.

I-35 and Missouri Highway 169 take travelers north and south through the county, serving as the main corridors for Holt, Lathrop, and Cameron on I-35; Trimble and Gower on Hwy 169.

Cameron is known as “Crossroads of the Nation”, and enjoys their position on I-35 and Missouri Highway 36, which also is marked as the southward bend on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway Route 110 from Chicago to Kansas City.

There are a number of opportunities to work in Clinton County through the school districts, various small businesses, and Cameron Regional Medical Center. But it is the short and easy commute to Kansas City and St. Joseph that makes Clinton County so appealing to so many families. And with Cameron’s industries that land in neighboring counties, they provide jobs to many Clinton County residents.

Clinton County is a short drive from industries in Kearney, Liberty, Excelsior Springs and Smithville that provide many employment opportunities less than 30 minutes away. From some places in the county, that can even mean a 30 minute drive to downtown Kansas City, St. Joseph, or the KCI Airport.

Whether you elect to move to one of our friendly communities, or stake your claim on a piece of open land in the unincorporated areas, there are plenty of reasons to call Clinton County home!