The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 15, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting and the approval of claims in the amount of $277,912.37.

Various department heads reported on numbers and projects for their units for the last week, including AMR, Rural Fire, the Linn County Sheriff and Public Works.

Public Works Administrator Shaun West presented resolution 2023-24 on surplus property which commissioners approved on a 3-0 vote.

West then presented a service agreement for equipment with Foley for them to service all equipment every 1,000 hours at a cost of $1,039.72 each time. Commissioners approved the agreement and authorized West to sign it.

Darin Wilson, Linn County Planning and Zoning Administrator, presented the revised zoning and subdivision regulations as provided by attorney Jim Kaup, but noted Kaup is currently in the hospital and unable to attend. (See related article in this edition.)

Jay Allen, Director of the Southeastern Technical Academy for Rural Students or STARS, appeared before commissioners asking for a decision on his request for funding. Commissioners approved his request at 1 mill for 2024. (See related article in this edition.)

Commissioners then approved Resolution 2023-25 declaring surplus property be donated to the STARS program.

Commissioners discussed county buildings and planned usage in the future and set a walk-through for next week during their regular meeting. 

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: U.S. 69 overlay project set to begin in Bourbon and Linn counties

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  Monday, March 31, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin resurfacing work on U.S. 69 in Bourbon and Linn counties. An overlay will be placed on the northbound lanes of U.S. 69, starting at the south U.S. 54 junction in Fort Scott and continuing... [More]

Commissioners learn of grant for planning phase on courthouse repairs

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During the March 24 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Linn County Public Works Administrator Shaun West on a grant possibility for repair work to the courthouse. SEKRPC (SEK Regional Planning Commission) is willing to assist with the HPF (Historic Preservation... [More]

La Cygne accepts deed conveyance on split vote

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Meeting also features new legal hire following Harding resignation   On a 2-1 vote, La Cygne’s council has empowered its mayor to sign a letter seeking completion of a deed transfer on condemned property. At last Wednesday’s regular meeting, Jerome Mitzner’s... [More]

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SPORTS

2025 Boys’ Basketball All County team

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The 2024-2025 high school boys’ basketball has concluded and it is time once again for the annual All County team. As usual choosing the team was tough as there were many good players this season and plenty more that showed steady progress through the season.  As... [More]

2025 Girls’ Basketball All County team

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High school girls’ basketball has concluded for the 2024-25 season and it’s time for the annual All County team. Like the boys’ team, and like most years, choosing players was tough. Plenty of girls from all three schools, Prairie View, Jayhawk Linn and Pleasanton,... [More]

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