In addition to deciding on four separate wastewater rehabilitation project items, a report located elsewhere in this issue, La Cygne city leaders approved up to $2,500 for a bulletin board at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
The 4-0 vote, with Jerome Mitzner not present, followed a presentation by Danny Curtis, council president, who provided photographs of a similar display board at Louisburg's cemetery during the regular council meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 7.
The costs include two enclosed display case cork walls priced at $569 each, construction lumber priced at $655.85 tax exempt, and a 10.5-feet square concrete slab base estimated at $200. The council vote waives building permit fees.
The message board construction will be overseen by Curtis and David Brenneman, the council's cemetery committee. Curtis credited Brenneman with "a lot of the work" and said its construction with volunteers should occur soon.
Most other business before the council was of a routine nature:
--The council approved invoice No. 3980 of $10,640 from Zingre and Associates, P.A., Fort Scott, for a 27-day period of design work through Aug. 30 on the proposed new fire station.
--City leaders were informed of a Prairie View Education Foundation fund drive goal of $500 by collecting 125 bags of clothing and other household textiles at Prairie View home football games this Friday, as well as at homecoming Sept. 30 and senior parent's night Oct. 14.
--Jodi Wade, city clerk, said a stormwater master plan survey is available on the city's website and Facebook page, as well as hard copies at City Hall. She strongly encouraged citizens to fill out and submit the survey--"many have been waiting a long time for this."
--The council approved the hiring of Jo LeStourgeon as a full-time police officer at $20.25 hourly retroactive to Aug. 30. Wade said LeStourgeon is already certified and has completed her pre-employment screenings.
--Wade presented preliminary information for grant opportunities, one regarding Linn County's participation in the Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission's pursuit of a Reconnecting Communities grant through the federal infrastructure law, the other the Kansas Department of Commerce's Strategic Economic Expansion and Development grant that will provide between $5,000-$50,000 for towns with populations less than 5,000.
--Debra Wilson signed two mayoral proclamations, one setting Saturday through Sept. 23 as Constitution Week in La Cygne, the other recognizing Direct Support Professionals Week for a seven-day period that began Sunday.
--Wilson officially accepted Brenneman's request to be removed as the council's Park Board liaison.
--Dan Nasalroad, public works superintendent, reported that a seepage test was performed on the reconstructed water treatment plant settling pond last week. He said that pond is nearing completion.
--No public action followed two executive sessions totaling 20 minutes for preliminary discussion of real estate acquisition, the first 10-minute one requested by Allison Fox, permanent part-time codes enforcement officer and zoning administrator, and the second by Nasalroad.
--The council set a workshop to review factory-built home code recommendations for 6 p.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 21, immediately preceding their regular 7 p.m. meeting
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
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NEWS
SPECIAL: Resurfacing on U.S. 59 in Anderson County to begin in August 4

A Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) resurfacing project on U.S. 59 in Anderson County is scheduled to begin the week of August 4. The project will resurface 15 miles of U.S. 59 using a hot-mix asphalt overlay, beginning at the Allen/Anderson... [More]
Commissioners vote to exceed revenue neutral

Set public hearing for Aug. 25 Near the end of the July 14 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners opened a discussion on the 2026 proposed budget with Commissioner Jim Johnson attending only this portion of the meeting via telephone and budget consultant Scot Loyd... [More]
Mulberry Limestone CUP approved by P & Z

A conditional use permit to form a rock quarry at 2400 and Valley Roads in March of 2024 has once again come before the Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission Tuesday night. The quarry, projected to be 48 acres to produce high-grade limestone qualified for use in both... [More]
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- NOTICE:
- Pleasanton awarded $617,000 KDOT street grant
SPORTS
Pleasanton trapshooting team shows grit at National Championship

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

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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- Pleasanton 12-14 baseball wins championship
- Gratton at Nationals
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- Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team places seventh at State, Wallace earns State championship
- Joey Ewalt impacting youth wrestling here and abroad
- Prairie View trapshooting competes at State