Members of the Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, January 2, for their regular monthly meeting. In new business, council members reviewed appointments for 2023. They voted and approved the following: Linn County News official newspaper; Farmers State Bank, official bank; council treasurer , Max Krull; council clerk, Max Krull; council meeting dates to be at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month; mayor pay to be $45 a month; and council member pay set at $25 a meeting. The council then voted and approved for Donnie Rhynerson to remain as council president.
After a brief executive session, the council returned to open meeting. It was agreed that decisions on raises for city employees would be tabled until the next meeting, January 16.
Under old business, the council voted and approved to move Robert Moeller from temporary employee to permanent employee for the trash compactor.
The council also approved the following items: minutes of the previous meeting and payment of bills in the amount of $44,806.14.
MEETINGS
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023
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
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
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]
More Meetings
- USD 362 SCHOOL BOARD - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 2, 2023
- PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- BLUE MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, August 28, 2023
- LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, August 28, 2023
- USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
- USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
NEWS
Wagon Wheel Restaurant lost in Tuesday night blaze
What was a mainstay of La Cygne, the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, was lost to fire Tuesday night. La Cygne Fire was called to the scene, 602 E. Market, at approximately 3:20 a.m. The building was fully-involved with the State Fire Marshall stating the cause is undetermined at... [More]
Christmas food distributions this weekend
Christmas food distributions are scheduled this weekend to help those in need through the holiday. Helping with funds to aid three food distributions were Pleasanton High School students who organized a “Battle of the Buckets” coin drive competition amongst the classes.... [More]
Commissioners given update on mental health outreach at jail
During the Dec. 15 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners were given an update on the community outreach project through SEKMH at the Linn County Jail. Brian Cook and Kym Hargrove, both with SEKMHC, along with Linn County Sheriff James Akes and Linn County Jail Administrator... [More]
More News
- Motocross track CUP discussed at county P&Z
- Parker City Council honors 18 years of service
- Commissioners discuss potential ballot item affecting local businesses
- Linn Valley City Council approves lagoon expansion bids
- After school program initiative presented to USD-344 school board
- SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans for eligible businesses
- Commissioners meet with auditor in executive session
- USD 362 board makes personnel decisions
SPORTS
Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
The Prairie View girls’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the 2025 Linn County Tournament. The Lady Buffs did well as they placed second overall going 2-1 in the tournament. Their first game of the season was back on Dec.... [More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball place second at Linn County Tournament with a solid performance
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10-11 to compete in the annual Linn County Tournament. The Jays were only two points away from being tournament champions and went 2-1 in the tournament placing second. To see the full article,... [More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball wins the Linn County Tournament
The Lady Hawks traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the Linn County Tournament. Jayhawk won the tournament last year and this continued as the Lady Hawks are the 2025 Linn County Tournament girls’ basketball champions going 3-0 in their games. To... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View boys’ wrestling competes in the Fort Scott dual tournament
- Jayhawk Linn girls’ wrestling kicks off season with a solid performance at Caney Valley
- Pleasanton basketball opens season with wins over Marmaton Valley
- Prairie View football has 10 players make the All Pioneer League team
- Dawson signs with Pitt State
- Hume teams lose openers, prepare for league tourney
- Jayhawk and Pleasanton football has a big presence in All League selections
- Linn County Rodeo contestants compete at the upcoming Prairie Circuit Finals
