The commissioners met for their weekly meeting and approved bills in the amount of $371,889.70. They also approved a tax abatement that decreased taxes in the amount of $601.12.

Sheriff Kevin Friend sent his weekly report in that showed 15 prisoners total with 15 in-house.

AMR Operations Manager Galen Anderson reported a very busy July with 91 transports, higher than normal. He said they are still down by two paramedics on staff, but did hire one EMT full-time.

Linn County Health Nurse Missy Lancaster was approved to seek bids for an awning on the front of the Health Department to keep staff out of the weather for curbside covid tests and assist patients during weather events.

The first bid she requested was to cover two parking spots with a stand-alone awning; the second was for the full front of the Health Department, including the handicap parking spot.

Lancaster said the awning price would be covered by a grant they received, up to $131,000 that has to be used by Dec. 1. The commissioners gave a consensus to her to go out for bids.

Fire Chief Randy Hegwald reported five incidents last week and 320 year-to-date.

He was approved to purchase 10 sets of fire turnout gear from Feld Fire for $29,317.70 with Jerry Ingram Fire bidding $30,180.70 and MES bidding $33,419.30.

Hegwald reported annual pump testing is completed with all trucks passing.

Chris Martin, IT Director, was approved to take a tree down near Food Fair in Mound City to improve reception between the tower on the hill east of Mound City and the road shop at Kansas 7 and 52 Hwy.

After Public Works Director Shaun West reported that District Court was moving to the Justice Center Wednesday, County Counselor Gary Thompson told him they could not move as another VFD (variable frequency drive) in the exhaust system fan blew out. Thompson said one was just changed and replaced, but another blew out forcing contractors to figure out why they are losing VFD fans.

The commissioners then discussed what renovation needs are for the old court building as the County Appraiser and Mapping are moving in there.

Commissioner Rick James suggested they also look at two other projects including what to do with the current Sheriff’s Office and upgrading the Commissioner’s Annex to more closely match the Justice Center.

West reported fuel was delivered to the airport last Friday and will cost $6.25 per gallon.

He said that the Noxious Weed Department sprayed the Fairgrounds for ticks and mosquitoes last week.

A discussion was held that had Thompson clarify that statute prohibits the depositing of anything in county right-of-ways that didn’t originate there. West said ditching was progressing but gates, fencing, trees, etc. that were in the right-of-ways was inhibiting quick movement of county personnel.

The commissioners approved a one-time payment to Chris Martin of $5,000 for “work well done.”

James said Martin saved the county $132,000 from the time he took on the Justice Center project, plus other work he does for the elections, etc.

“He has done a great service to the county,” said James.

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

SPECIAL: Legislative Update

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April 18, 2025 Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act, SB 9, prohibits foreign adversaries from purchasing property within 100 miles of a military installation and any foreign adversary ownership of non-residential real property purchased prior to July 1, 2025,... [More]

16 criminal cases from Tanglewood Lake incident dismissed

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Late Wednesday afternoon, April 16, orders were filed dismissing all 16 current cases on file in Linn County District Court concerning the Tanglewood Lake gate incident, 14 of which were filed against separate individuals that stemmed from the incident in May 2023. According... [More]

Tanglewood seeks clarification, aid from county

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During the April 21 meeting, Linn County Commissioner Jason Hightower reported to his fellow board members that he had met with the Tanglewood Lake board president and a resident the previous week and noted that they wanted a resolution or motion that clarified if the roads are... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk track wins the Pleasanton Invitational

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The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Pleasanton on April 15 for the Pleasanton Invitational. The Hawks did very well as both the boys’ and girls’ teams won the meet. The girls won with a score of 188 points while the boys won with a score of 127 points. There were... [More]

Pleasanton track places in top three at home invitational

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The Pleasanton track team hosted their home invitational on April 15. The Jays did well as both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed in the top three out of nine teams. The boys were second with 92 points while the girls were third with 107.5 points. “It was... [More]

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