Commissioner Jim Johnson was unable to attend Monday’s meeting, so Commissioners Danny McCullough and Rick James approved bills in the amount of $424,958.60. Also approved was a pay request from River City Construction for $55,313.13; they are 99.65 percent complete with the Justice Center project.
Sheriff Kevin Friend’s report showed 23 prisoners in-house and zero farmed out. The commissioners mentioned Friend received a contract from Wyandotte County to house their prisoners that he is reviewing.
Linn County District Court has moved to the Justice Center but court will still be held in the old courtroom for this week.
County Clerk David Lamb said the Kansas Association of Counties meeting is Oct. 17 – 19 and the commissioners need to assign voting delegates for issues with KCAMP and KWORK.
Fire Chief/Emergency Manager Randy Hegwald reported 13 incidents week-to-date and 340 year-to-date.
He said they are cleaning around his office and various stations and received permission to surplus old, unusable items. Anything that may be good can go to other county offices.
Hegwald said that auto-aid mutual aid agreements need to be renewed as they have been expired since 2018.
The commissioners approved Joshua Marshall and Jimmy Watts as probationary firefighters on Pleasanton’s Station 920 crew. Also approved was Farrah Bogan for the Prescott station.
Emergency Management deputy Linda Simons received a raise to $17.88 per hour after completing her Emergency Management certification.
Hegwald also told the commissioners that Prescott would like to proceed with a welcome to Prescott sign that they want to locate on the corner of the Prescott Fire Station lot. The commissioners asked for a rendition of the sign before approving the request; and, that the sign does not violate state law for right-of-way.
AMR Operations Manager Galen Anderson reported 19 transports week-to-date and 37 month-to-date. He also said they have hired a full-time EMT and one paramedic and should know about another full-time paramedic soon.
Anderson said that Paramedic Supervisor Jeff Boyd was nominated as a finalist for KEMSA Paramedic of the Year.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Darren Wilson was appointed as third canvasser for the vote canvass in the absence of Commissioner Jim Johnson. Lamb said that the deadline to file for recount on the Primary Election is Friday at 5 p.m. and they are expecting a recount for State Treasurer, at least in a few counties.
He said that someone was challenging the Constitutional Amendment vote but has yet to place part or all of the $229,334.35 cost to pay for the recount.
The commissioners scheduled a special meeting of the Board of Canvassers Friday morning at 8 a.m. to go over any recount totals.
Lamb said the county ended up with 98 provisional ballots with 53 “they should count,” 17 partially count with two voting with the wrong party, and 28 not to count as 25 of those were not registered to vote, two were registered in another county and one had no photo ID.
Public Works Administrator Shaun West was approved to purchase tires from Conlan Tire for $14,875.84 for eight grader tires and four ADR 22.5. Other bidders were Goodyear at $16,701.08, and Kansas Land for $19,374.28.
Pleasanton Airport fuel will go to $5.99 per gallon until a new part is installed in the pump that allows the county to display the charge of $6.25 per gallon.
Executive session for personnel was held for 20 minutes with no action taken.
The county’s comprehensive plan was discussed and will be considered for approval next week when a full commission is present.
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]
More Meetings
- USD 362 SCHOOL BOARD - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 2, 2023
- PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- BLUE MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- 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
Notice

The Linn County News and Linn County Printing will be closed on Good Friday, April 18, in observance of the Easter holiday. We wish you all a blessed Easter!
Public comment results in allegations of unethical behavior

Following the approval of claims and adds and abates at the Monday meeting of the Linn County Commissioners, Jason Hightower, Commissioner for District 1, requested a 15-minute session to review the Code of Ethics to be added to the open agenda for the meeting directly ahead... [More]
Parker reinstates local policing

City seeks both chief and codes officer, hires law firm as legal counsel The city of Parker has begun its process of reinstating its police department. At their monthly meeting Thursday, the council voted unanimously to advertise for a police chief, but not before... [More]
More News
- Two charged following vehicular incident in Parker
- Pleasanton approves zoning request
- La Cygne leaders talk future street improvements
- Mound City council raises water rates
- Commissioners terminate public works administrator
- Parker may reconsider police presence
- PWWSD13 explains rate increase
- Pleasanton to hold town hall on eliminating city fire department
SPORTS
Jayhawk baseball earns first victories of the season

The Jayhawk baseball team earned their first victories of the season this past week. The Hawks hosted St. Paul on April 7 and hosted Marmaton Valley on April 10. Jayhawk swept St. Paul in their double-header, 16-6 and 18-0, while falling to Marmaton Valley in their double-header,... [More]
Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ track teams win Oswego Invitational

The Pleasanton track team traveled to Oswego on April 8 to compete in the Oswego Invitational. The Jays did very well as both the girls’ and boys’ teams placed first. Here are the individual results through the top six places in each event. Boys’ Events... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View softball drops close games against Santa Fe Trail
- Pleasanton baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee and Marmaton Valley
- Jayhawk softball splits against Central Heights
- Prairie View softball starts season 3-1
- Pleasanton baseball opens season 2-2 against Oswego and Crest
- Jayhawk softball starts season 3-3
- 2025 Boys’ Basketball All County team
- 2025 Girls’ Basketball All County team