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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

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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

USD 362 to return to onsite food service

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Move follows decade with food management companies   After a decade of partnering with private management vendors, Prairie View Unified School District 362 will return to self-operation of its food service program next school year. The decision came at the monthly... [More]

La Cygne to change insurance carrier

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Purchase will still be through Truly   La Cygne city leaders have opted for a new municipal insurance underwriter. On a 3-0 vote at last Wednesday’s regular meeting, with David Brenneman and Ed Smith not present, the council voted for the city to be insured through... [More]

Agriculture leading economic contributor for Linn County

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Agriculture touches the lives of everyone in Linn County, whether you are a producer or a consumer, providing a direct or indirect impact of over $170 million to our county in 2023.  Farming and beef cattle ranching, including feedlots and dual-purpose farming and ranching... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View brings home two State titles in powerlifting championship

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The Prairie View powerlifting team traveled to Santa Fe Trail on March 23 for the 3A State Powerlifting Meet. The Buffalos did very well at the meet with seven lifters placing in the top three and Prairie View placing second overall as a team. “We came up 11 points short... [More]

Jayhawk softball hosts Prairie View in season opener

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The Jayhawk Linn softball team hosted Prairie View in their season opener on March 19. The Lady Hawks played a double-header and lost both games to the Lady Buffs 5-15 and 13-15. The first game saw the Buffalos take a 6-3 after three innings. After this, Prairie View outscored... [More]

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