Members of the Blue Mound city council met on Monday, March 6, for their regular monthly meeting. The council discussed the unfinished business pertaining to filling the vacant council position left by Shelley Collette, who resigned earlier this year. City clerk Max Krull explained to the board that, according to the League of Municipalities, the council has 60 days to fill the position; if they are unable to reach a consensus, they must have a special election. 

Krull further explained that the council vote for the individual recommended by the mayor does not have to be 100 percent, just majority. However, the mayor’s vote counts on this specific case. If the council cannot reach a majority vote, they must pass a resolution explaining why they were not voted in. If the resolution is not done within 45 days, the person originally recommended by the mayor will assume the council seat.

Krull noted it had already been 30 days since the mayor, Russell Beth, had recommended Marri Krupco for the council seat. After a discussion by the council, a vote was held and Krupco was voted onto the city council. She will be sworn into office at the April meeting.

Council members discussed sewage drains; Krull stated maintenance would get started prior to spring rains. He included that part of the project would be paid for with ARPA grant money, as there would be some pieces within the system that need replaced.

The council was updated on the progress of the water study grant, which is nearing completion. If approved, the grant would include, among other improvements, a new city water tower. Krull noted that they were still waiting on studies to be completed for the sewer study grant.

Mayor Russell Beth informed the council that there are three or four places on the city dam showing erosion due to people driving their recreational vehicles on it. Krull stated he would talk to Don George on advice on who to talk to concerning the issue.

In other business, the council approved minutes of the previous meeting and payment of bills in the amount of $68,720.84.

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

SPECIAL NOTICE

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  Due to a lack of quorum at Tuesday's special meeting for USD 344 Board of Education to select the Ray Scholarship recipient the meeting has been rescheduled for this upcoming Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, at 6 p.m.       

Fear & urgency at heart of Centerville couple scam

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Ungeheuer – “it can happen to anyone”   Dillard and Charleta Ungeheuer sat at their kitchen table and contemplated many of the reasons the couple became victim’s costing them $20,000 and much stress and heartache. Dillard, who’d just come... [More]

Commissioners discuss 4H building with fair board

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During Monday’s meeting, the Linn County Commissioners met with several members of the Linn County Fair Board, County Clerk Chasity Ware and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta in executive session for the purpose of attorney-client privilege. Following the executive session,... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk girls’ basketball finishes the season as Sub-State runner-up

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The Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball team hosted West Franklin on March 5 and traveled to West Franklin on March 7 for Sub-State basketball competition.  The girls first hosted West Franklin in the West Franklin 3A Sub-State 1 to determine who went to the championship.... [More]

Pleasanton boys’ basketball finishes season as Sub-State runner up

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The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Madison on March 6 to compete in the championship game in the Madison 1A Div. 1 Sub-State 1. The boys entered the game as the one seed and a 22-1 record. The Jays got to the championship with a bye and a 47-28 semifinal... [More]

Pleasanton boys advance in Sub-State tournament, girls end season

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The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams began their Sub-State tournament action this past week. Pleasanton is in the Madison 1A Div. 1 Sub-State and the boys entered the tournament as the 1 seed with a 20-1 record while the girls were the 11 seed with an... [More]

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