Council members for the city of Blue Mound met on Monday, May 1, for their regular monthly meeting.
City Clerk Max Krull noted Pastor Ben Bielenberg would like to volunteer his time to help with city mowing and other basic upkeep when needed. Council approved, noting the city would need a copy of his driver’s license for insurance purposes.
In other business, Krull informed the council he was waiting on Verizon to finish installing the dialer for the substation. He hopes to have it completed within the next week or two. Krull also stated that the water study is 75 percent done. The city will be reimbursed for the study, and will hopefully find grants once it is completed.
The council also approved the following items: minutes of the previous meeting; payment of bills in the amount of $31,503.96; and renewal of Certificate of Deposit No.1392.
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]
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- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, August 28, 2023
- LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, August 28, 2023
- USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
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NEWS
La Cygne City Council discuss sales tax reallocation for roads and infrastructure
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SPORTS
Blue Mound Burnout contest held
Blue Mound holds their burnout contest the evening of their 4th of July Celebration.
Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association comes to Pleasanton
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Pleasanton trapshooting competes in State tournament
The Pleasanton trapshooting team traveled to Wichita on June 19-21 to compete in the Kansas High School Trapshooting Association State tournament. The team did well as five of the top shooters combined for 460 points out of 500. To see the full article, check out this week's... [More]
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