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
Former Zoning Administrator explains KORA requests

During the weekly meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, the Linn County Commissioners heard from former county employee Darin Wilson who served previously as the Planning and Zoning Administrator. Wilson told commissioners that the KORA (Kansas Open Records Act) requests he had made were... [More]
Pleasanton Council overrides mayor veto on firefighter appointments

The Pleasanton Council met at their regularly scheduled meeting Monday and Councilman Aaron Portmann immediately read a prepared statement concerning Ordinance 2065 that Mayor Mathew Young vetoed that tried to take appointment of firefighters from the mayor and put it on the... [More]
Snyder appointed Linn County Register of Deeds

Following the retirement of long-time Linn County Register of Deeds Kristy Schmitz, the Linn County Republican Central Committee held a convention Sunday to appoint a new Register of Deeds. Central Committee Chair Becky Johnson held the role call of committee people and 20... [More]
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- Blue Mound to apply for KDHE loan for sewer project
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- La Cygne awards lift station bid
- Appraiser’s office announces completion of review
SPORTS
Prairie View football stays on top of their district with big win over Girard

The Prairie View Buffalos are in 3A District 2 and currently hold the number one seed in that district. The Buffalos 49-20 win over Girard gave them a great chance to be District champions. This week the Buffalos travel to Iola for their final district game and will seal the... [More]
Prairie View volleyball finishes season at Girard

The Prairie View volleyball team finished their regular season games at Iola this past week as they had a Pioneer League triangular against Iola and Osawatomie. They were in the 3A Regional quad at Girard on Oct. 20 and finished their season there going 1-2. To see the full... [More]
Jays lock in league runner up spot at Uniontown

Just as the week before, Pleasanton turned first-half takeaways into touchdowns and won at Uniontown last Friday night, 45-12, in a Three Rivers League and Class 1-A, District 1 matchup. The win assures the Blu-Jays of at least their third consecutive second-place finish in... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk football routs Southeast Cherokee
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- Schneider makes State for Hawks in girls’ golf
- Wade and Britz advance to State for the Buffalos
- Blu-Jays convert takeaways into Homecoming win
- Lady Jays host league triangular and competes at Uniontown
- Jayhawk volleyball has a busy successful week
- Jayhawk football wins thriller over Pleasanton on Homecoming