The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Jan. 23, and began with the approval 0f minutes of the last meeting.
The commissioners then approved payment of claims totaling $286,217.60 on a 3-0 vote.
Commissioners then heard, or read into the record, weekly reports from the Linn County Sheriff, AMR, and Linn County Rural Fire.
Missy Lancaster, director for Linn County Health Department requested approval of a grant for a sign with a digital screen that she says would be visible from the highway and from 1100 Road. Lancaster noted it would give them aid in letting folks know about upcoming classes, clinics and more. After a brief discussion, commissioners approved the purchase on a 3-0 vote.
Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower requested permission to go out for bid on repairs to the house on the Linn County Park and Marina property. Following several questions from commissioners, Public Works Administrator Shaun West stepped up and stated the property needs too many repairs to get it up to par for an Airbnb rental at this point and repairs need to be prioritized. Following further discussion, the commissioners agreed to allow the repairs to be put out for bid but want to see the list of needed repairs and future plans.
West told commissioners he had spoken with the engineers working on the landfill issue and plans to meet with them soon.
West then told commissioners he ordered repairs done on State Line Road that amounted to roughly $700 and wanted to know if he should bill the other entity or not. Consensus was to not bill.
West asked permission to retain the transportation bus that is being replaced with a van so as to always have a backup in case one goes down and commissioners agreed.
West then requested an executive session for 15 minutes, five for legal matters and 10 for personnel.
Commissioners entered into executive session with West for the requested time and reasons and returned to regular session with no action taken.
Mike White asked commissioners what is going on with the Pleasanton meals site and Commissioner Danny McCullough stated the county is waiting on the city to put their counteroffer in writing.
Commissioner Jason Hightower then asked if the county had ever looked into contracting with the school programs for construction or other repairs. West responded that he and Jessica Hightower had discussed it at one point and Hightower stated she would like to see the school programs contacted for some projects. West stated he will look into it and report back.
Kristy Schmitz reported to commissioners that the Marais des Cygnes Master Gardeners will assist with plans to spruce up the courthouse. (See related article in this edition.)
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 offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in honor of the holiday.
Pleasanton awarded $617,000 KDOT street grant

The city of Pleasanton was notified June 24 that they were the recipients of a much-needed street grant in the amount of $617,000. City Administrator Becky Hegwald said, “I was surprised when we got it; you normally have to apply several times. I didn’t have a lot... [More]
Commissioners discuss development zoning appeals

Linn County Planning and Zoning Director Ben Souza deferred to Interim Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton during the June 30 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners in regards to a request from Jan Longenecker for an appeal on a building permit. During the meeting, Walton... [More]
More News
- Questions on employee emails leads to lengthy discussion
- NOTICE:
- Tanglewood Lakes files suit against Board of County Commissioners
- Case filed alleging exploitation of minors, breach of privacy
- La Cygne executes pool bond defeasance
- CANCELED: Statewide Purple Alert issued for missing Yates Center woman
- Parker mayor seeks affidavits to file charges
- USD 346 board learns of overpayments
SPORTS
Gratton at Nationals

Pleasanton’s Ashton Gratton qualifies for the Adidas Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina after winning the 100 and 200 meter dashes in the KSHSAA 2A State tournament in Wichita on May 31. The Adidas Nationals took place from June 20-22 and Gratton did well in both the... [More]
Summer Ball Tournaments

The Parker 8-11 baseball team 1 places first in their league tournament at La Cygne on June 28. See more photos on page B1 of this week's edition.
More Sports
- Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team places seventh at State, Wallace earns State championship
- Joey Ewalt impacting youth wrestling here and abroad
- Prairie View trapshooting competes at State
- Pleasanton and Jayhawk baseball on the 2025 All TRL team
- Jayhawk Linn softball has three All TRL unanimous selections
- Trenton Broyles leads Hawks at State track
- Prairie View track earns six medals at State
- Pleasanton’s Gratton wins two golds, sets meet record