The commissioners opened Monday’s meeting with a prayer from Pastor Jeff Fulk; after which they approved bills in the amount of $415,720.05.
They also approved ads and abates on tax issues that came out increasing taxes by $237.06.
Sheriff Kevin Friend sent his inmate report that showed 18 total prisoners with 16 in-house and two farmed out. They are still waiting for the Kansas Fire Marshall’s notice that occupancy is approved for the new Justice Center.
Friend reported approximately 500 people went to the open house for the Justice Center that was held last Friday and Saturday; three hundred toured Friday and 200 people Saturday.
AMR Supervisor Paramedic Louis Aloi reported they have been able to hire a paramedic after AMR elected to pay for paramedic training. They were down two paramedics and an EMT.
They are finding new ways to recruit employees and paying for schooling is one of them.
Fire Chief Randy Hegwald was approved to hire two firefighters, Bobby and Katie England, for Station 920. Both will be probationary firefighters and were on the department, but had to quit when they moved. They since moved back and have volunteered to go back on the Pleasanton station.
South Road Foreman Mike Nation was approved to use the county roller and blade at the fair. County Counselor Gary Thompson said since it’s for a public purpose it would be fine. Nation will run the blade for the fair.
Public Works Administrator Shaun West said CDL training is set for the county. Those who want to be trained so they can get a commercial driver’s license can do the course at their own pace.
He said the meeting concerning a culvert that was taken out on Stateline went well; the Noxious Weed Department continues to spray weeds on hard surface roadways, plus follow the mowers; a Public Hearing for the Comp Plan is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Commissioner’s Annex.
Change order #19 for the Justice Center was approved for $75,855.64. Commissioner Danny McCullough said it was commendable that a project the size of the Justice Center only having 19 change orders, at this time, is very unusual. He said many times, that is a much higher number.
A 10-minute executive session for non-elected personnel was held with no action taken.
Botkin Road north of K-31 is closed for a box culvert replacement for the next 60 days.
County Clerk David Lamb said he spent more time this weekend, following a special meeting on the budget Friday, and said he picked up some tax revenue from delinquent taxes. He also adjusted fuel sales at the airport to match closer to what is being bought helping with numbers – all to get the county below the revenue neutral level.
He said with the current desire to give employees a five-percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that would take the county over revenue neutral by $170,000 to $171,000. He said he could reduce reserve funds to be at the revenue neutral amount.
Lamb continued that the Rural Fire Budget was a few dollars short of meeting revenue neutral, with no COL increase, so he said Hegwald’s salary that is split between Rural Fire and Emergency Management (EM) could be moved more on the EM side that is taken out of the county’s general fund.
He said if they publish the budget next week, the county could hold a public hearing on Aug. 8.
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
Linn County News website gets new update

Recently you may have seen our notification on our website or our Facebook page that we were undergoing some changes on our website at www.linncountynews.net. We here at the News are happy to announce those changes are nearly complete. Changes to the website include an easier... [More]
Commissioners vote 1-1 on motion to not exceed revenue neutral

County now required to cut budget to meet the RNR rate BY $837,000 The Linn County commissioners, with Commissioner Jason Hightower absent, began the revenue neutral hearing on Monday, Aug. 25, by welcoming those in the audience and stating the purpose and objective... [More]
Linn Valley looks at option for fire truck purchase, new vehicles

The Linn Valley City Council held a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present except for John Weers. City Attorney James Brun was also present. The meeting began with a presentation by city’s financial... [More]
More News
- Sheriff speaks out on employee benefits
- Jayhawk Blast set for Saturday, Sept. 6
- Pleasanton Council readies city for General Pleasonton Days
- Parker 2026 city budget could exceed revenue neutral
- La Cygne proceeds with facilities improvement
- Economic Development Director resigns
- Pleasanton moves forward with streets plan
- USD 344 adopts new cell phone policy
SPORTS
Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’

It’s another one of those…So…stories. So, last weekend was an adventure. I’ve gotten involved with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Wild Foods Academy (WFA) that is a pilot program designed to educate many ‘left-0ut’ people’s... [More]
Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair

The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different. The derby was divided into three age... [More]
Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull

The Linn County Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual kids’ pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 8. Kids 4 to 12 can compete in the event for a chance to earn a spot at the State pedal pull at Hutchinson. Trophies and a place at the State fair was awarded to the... [More]
More Sports
- From the Bleachers – 717
- Annual demo derby kicks off this year’s Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- From the Bleachers - 719
- Pleasanton trapshooting team shows grit at National Championship
- Blue Mound softball earns second place at Crest
- PV Cheer has strong performances at UCA Summer Camp 2025
- Nobodys wins Blue Mound co-ed softball tournament
- Pleasanton 12-14 baseball wins championship