Members of the Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, Dec. 5, for their regular monthly meeting. 

Under old business, the council was informed the offer to purchase a used water tower fell through. They also were told that the asphalt millings had been purchased and hauled to town and were now in storage until ready to use.

Council members discussed the employee who runs the compactor. He is currently listed as a temporary employee. After the first of the year, he will be switched to regular employee in order to receive benefits. 

The council voted and approved resolution 120522 for WAPA with KMEA. This resolution allows KMEA to handle energy authority on the city’s behalf.

Council member Paul Moeller informed the council of a dog recently brought into the pound. It is extremely malnourished and has mange. Moeller is currently treating the dog and getting it brought back to health.

Mayor Russell Beth discussed with the board community revitalization opportunities recently brought before the county commissioners. The opportunities have not been finalized or approved as of meeting time. Beth did explain the tax benefits these would bring, if approved.

In other business, the council approved the following: minutes of the previous meeting; approval of bills in the amount of $32,705.27; and the cereal malt beverage license for the Sunflower Saloon; yearly bonuses for city employees.

MEETINGS

LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 23, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $272,818.97. Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald presented... [More]

LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Among actions at the regular La Cygne council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18, was a split vote in which the city accepts a draft agreement for title search and warranty deed preparation of seven lots at 402 S. Broadway in exchange for absorbing a $16,400 house demolition bill.... [More]

LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present.    Following approval of the October 9th and October 14th meeting minutes, Mayor Smith opened the floor... [More]

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NEWS

NOTICE:

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The Linn County News and Linn County Printing offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in honor of the holiday.

Pleasanton awarded $617,000 KDOT street grant

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The city of Pleasanton was notified June 24 that they were the recipients of a much-needed street grant in the amount of $617,000. City Administrator Becky Hegwald said, “I was surprised when we got it; you normally have to apply several times. I didn’t have a lot... [More]

Commissioners discuss development zoning appeals

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Linn County Planning and Zoning Director Ben Souza deferred to Interim Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton during the June 30 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners in regards to a request from Jan Longenecker for an appeal on a building permit. During the meeting, Walton... [More]

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SPORTS

Gratton at Nationals

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Pleasanton’s Ashton Gratton qualifies for the Adidas Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina after winning the 100 and 200 meter dashes in the KSHSAA 2A State tournament in Wichita on May 31. The Adidas Nationals took place from June 20-22 and Gratton did well in both the... [More]

Summer Ball Tournaments

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The Parker 8-11 baseball team 1 places first in their league tournament at La Cygne on June 28. See more photos on page B1 of this week's edition.

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