The Linn County Commissioners began their meeting on Monday, Oct. 24, with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting on Oct. 10. The Oct. 17 meeting was cancelled so that commissioners could attend the KAC Conference.
Commissioners then voted 3-0 to approve the claims in the amount of $516,587.02.
Galen Anderson with AMR reported on the their monthly numbers in transports and times and held a brief discussion with commissioners regarding reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid and insurance companies in general.
Linn County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Randy Hegwald reported on weekly numbers of incidents that the rural fire departments responded noting several grass fires recently.
Linn County Health Department Director Missy Lancaster reported on events in her department, adding the bid received on the awning structure. Concern was noted over a pipe structure being attached to the front of the building on the east side due to wind issues and Lancaster was asked if the south side would work for them.
Linn County Treasurer Janet Kleweno provided a report on third quarter interest and delinquent property taxes with the latter being broken down in totals by land and camper lots. The report shows that $469,880.89 of 2021 property taxes are delinquent (See related article.)
Dannie Stewart who owns property on the north side of the county line between Linn and Miami and also owns property along the east side of Iliff Road leading into Miami County, requested that Iliff Road, from 3,400 feet north of 2400 Road to the county line be made a minimum maintenance road and possibly eventually that section be vacated. Stewart stated that many times people have destroyed things or stolen items from his property, including a tractor and a bull. Commissioners approved making the stretch of road minimum maintenance and a hearing will be held at the Nov. 14, 2022 meeting where neighboring property owners who approve or oppose will have the chance to speak.
Darin Wilson, Planning and Zoning Administrator, reported he had received a contract from Kaup Law Office on the writing of the zoning regulations and that county counselor Gary Thompson had reviewed said contract. Commissioners approved the contract on a 3-0 vote.
Jessica Hightower spoke on behalf of Public Works Administrator Shaun West noting the county had received two burial permit requests.
The first one was from Peoples Telecommunications for 17482 County Road 1095 and the second for a stretch of road from Goodrich to Parker along County Road 1077 for Kwikom. Commissioners approved both, each on a 3-0 vote.
Linn County Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower reported she had received the grant for housing assessments and needs commissioners to follow through on hiring the temporary help for that grant.
Commissioners then entered into a 20-minute executive session for personnel matters with no action taken following the session.
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
- USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
NEWS
Souza resigns county clerk post

Linn County’s county clerk is resigning. At the weekly Linn County Commission meeting Tuesday morning, delayed a day because of Monday’s governmental Columbus Day holiday, Danielle Souza spoke during the public comment agenda section of her intention to resign the... [More]
Farmers State Bank under new ownership

Time moves on and things change – and the banking world is not exempt from those changes. When Farmers State Bank owner Dale Sprague passed away in August of 2024, his wife Janice and family made those changes when they sold the three banks this fall to Citizen Bank owner’s... [More]
Linn Valley council updated on water, lagoon projects

Linn Valley city council held its first meeting of the month on Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lewis Donelson began the meeting by asking city employees present at the meeting to stand up front and introduce themselves and state their job title. The mayor continued by... [More]
More News
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- La Cygne awards lift station bid
- Appraiser’s office announces completion of review
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- Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointments
- Kansas Policy Institute talks property taxes with legislature
- Pleasanton city candidate forum Oct. 6
SPORTS
Schneider makes State for Hawks in girls’ golf

Celeste Schneider made the 3-1A State golf tournament again this year for the Lady Hawks and will be looking to earn another State medal. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here.
Wade and Britz advance to State for the Buffalos

The Prairie View girls’ golf team is doing well. The girls won the Pioneer League championship at Deer Trace on Oct. 7 and then followed that up by placing fourth at 3-1A Sub-State tournament at Crestwood in Pittsburg on Oct. 13. The Lady Buffs won the league tournament... [More]
Blu-Jays convert takeaways into Homecoming win

Pleasanton converted two second-quarter fumble recoveries and a third-quarter interception into passing touchdowns to break a three-game losing skid and claim a 41-6 Homecoming win over Southeast-Cherokee Friday at Blu-Jay Nation Stadium. The victory moves the ‘Jays’... [More]
More Sports
- Lady Jays host league triangular and competes at Uniontown
- Jayhawk volleyball has a busy successful week
- Jayhawk football wins thriller over Pleasanton on Homecoming
- Prairie View football dominates Burlington on Homecoming
- Pleasanton volleyball travels to Arma and Prairie View
- Jayhawk volleyball goes 4-0 on the week
- Pleasanton volleyball competes at Yates Center and Humboldt
- Prairie View football picks up a big win against Wellsville