Council members for the city of Blue Mound met on Monday, Feb. 6, for their regular monthly meeting. Due to the recent resignation of councilwoman Shelly Collette, remaining council members listened as two potential candidates explained why they would be a good fit on the council. Marri Krupco informed the council she would work on finding ways to improve various infrastructure items within the town. Sam Freeman agreed with Krupco, adding he wants to make things better for Blue Mound. 

Mayor Russell Beth recommended to the board that the vacant seat be taken by Krupco. It was noted Beth had contacted Linn County Clerk, David Lamb, to insure proper protocol was followed. Lamb, in turn, provided the council with Kansas Statutes 15-201. This statute states that in the event of a vacancy, “the mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the remaining members, shall appoint an elector to fill the vacancy until the next election of that office.” 

Following discussion over the wordage of the statute, the council voted by roll call for Beth’s appointee, with votes being nay. Later in the meeting, a 10-minute executive session was called to discuss the council’s options. Upon returning to open session, the council agreed they would post on the city’s Facebook page of the open council seat, and those interested in filling said position would need to attend the March 6 council meeting. 

City Clerk Max Krull asked the council what they would like to do with the old metal water plant. If it was removed, the building could be repaired and used as storage for the city. Krull stated there was a fair amount of iron on it, and asked if they would want to scrap it or ask for bids to have someone haul it off. After a brief discussion, it was voted to surplus the plant and bid it out for salvage. 

Councilman Paul Moeller announced that the next rabies clinic will be held on Saturday, March 18, from 10:30—Noon. 

In other business, the council approved the following: minutes of the previous meeting; payment of bills in the amount of $26,072.42; selling of a city dump truck bed; appointing Max Krull as Director 1 and Byron Coates as alternate for KMEA representation.

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

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of La Cygne, Linn County

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TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of LaCygne public water supply system located in Linn County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute... [More]

Pleasanton PD makes drug arrest during domestic call

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  On July 24 officers with the Pleasanton Police Department responded to a call for an ongoing domestic issue at 605 E. 5th Street in Cabin 3 with the assistance of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. During the ensuing investigation, it was found that the... [More]

Commissioners review departmental budgets

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SEKMHC budget cut   During the July 28 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners reviewed several departmental budgets. Discussions began with Linn County Sheriff James Akes. Sheriff Akes explained to commissioners that initially he had budgeted extra hours to cover... [More]

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SPORTS

Pleasanton trapshooting team shows grit at National Championship

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Eight members of the Pleasanton Trapshooting Team traveled to Mason, Mich., last week to compete in the USA Clay Target League National Championship. Five members participated in the team event, and all eight competed individually. The team was among 264 qualified teams competing... [More]

Blue Mound softball earns second place at Crest

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The Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team 1 places second at the TRL girls’ coach pitch tournament at Colony. The tournament took place from July 7 to July 9.

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