The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Nov. 7, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting and followed that with the approval of the weekly claims in the amount of $402,974.84.
Commissioners then approved the monthly fees report for the Sheriff’s Office totaling $44,628.45, including farm-in fees.
Commissioners then approved the monthly Parks report showing an income for October of $30,623.16 with expenses totaling $22,774.42 for a profit in October of $7,848.64.
Randy Hegwald, Linn County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator reported the Rural Fire departments had responded to 12 events this past week.
Chris Martin, County IT Director, reported that the radio transition is complete and all municipalities are online. Martin stated handhelds appear to be an issue in some areas, but they are working on the problem.
Martin further reported that 9-1-1 circuits are delayed, but he is hoping they will be ready by Thanksgiving and once in place it should take only a week to get 9-1-1 moved to the new facility.
Martin added he is working on training with county employees regarding ransom-ware and issues it can cause.
County Counselor Gary Thompson noted there will be one more change order on the Justice Center project for shuffling a few things around and presented River City Change Order #18 in the amount of $16,166.48. Commissioners approved it on a 3-0 vote.
Missy Lancaster, Director of the Linn County Health Department, presented two bids for approval. One for a meeting or classroom with a safe room inside, and one for the awning on the south side of the building as previously discussed.
Commissioners would like to see further information on the meeting/class room prior to making a decision. They then approved the $55,255 bid from Rocking H Construction for the awning to be added on the south side of the building, to be paid for with grant funds.
Sheri Loveland, Park and Marina Manager, gave commissioners an update on the Park, noting several items that need to be addressed, including the need for more staff, especially during peak use months. (See related article in this edition)
Darin Wilson, Linn County Planning and Zoning Director, reported Kaup would like to invoice monthly until finished writing codes and presented a bill for $2,811.60. Commissioners agreed they don’t need to see the bill each month unless there is an issue as the bid has already been approved.
Commissioners then entered into a 20-minutes executive session for legal matters with 10 set aside for Wilson and 10 set aside for Thompson.
Following the executive session the commissioners, road foremen, and Public Works Administrator Shaun West met with local rock and aggregate suppliers, Whitaker Aggregates and Hamm Inc. The topics discussed were: lime/dust content in the rock, chip loss on roads, prices for next year, and options for chip and seal rock. No action was taken.
MEETINGS
LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 27, 2023

The Linn Valley City Council met Monday and heard from City Clerk Karen Siffring concerning meeting dates. She said the Kansas League of Municipalities (KLM) said governing bodies can’t cancel meetings prior to the meeting date, as in the case of a lack of a quorum; she... [More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 27, 2023

The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, March 27, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of last week’s meeting followed by the approval of the payment of claims in the amount of $372,248.40. County Clerk David Lamb then presented adds and abates... [More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 20, 2023

Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 20, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $208,590.69. The commissioners then approved adds and abates 2021-178 and 2022-878-... [More]
More Meetings
- PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 20, 2023
- USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, March 20, 2023
- LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, March 15, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 13, 2023
- MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Tuesday, March 7, 2023
- PRESCOTT CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 13, 2023
- LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 13, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 6, 2023
NEWS
Commissioners discuss Pleasanton meal site options

During the latter part of the meeting on Monday, March 27, Linn County Commissioners discussed the walk-through on Wednesday, March 22 at the former Memaw’s Kitchen located at 6th and Main Streets in Pleasanton. Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower read notes... [More]
Linn Valley moves forward with water, sewer project

“Positive ramifications” for the city Following a 15-minute legal session called by Linn Valley Mayor Cindy Smith at their Monday meeting, the mayor announced a preliminary agreement with Rural Water District #1 for water rights in Linn Valley. Smith... [More]
USD 362 leader asks to broaden policy

Possible April vote would make nepotism additions A vote may occur next month on broadening a Unified School District 362 nepotism policy as urged by its superintendent. At the monthly board of education meeting earlier this month, Rex Bollinger, Ed.D., laid out... [More]
More News
- SPECIAL: National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 5th
- SPECIAL: Drug operation ends with six arrests in Miami and Linn counties
- Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission says no to windmills
- Heartland REC introduces possible Linn County solar field
- County appraiser reports on valuation increases
- One-cent sales tax coming on Pleasanton ballot
- SPECIAL: Pleasanton One-Cent Sales Tax Questions
- Commissioner’s discussion on wage options gets heated
SPORTS
Prairie View competes at State Powerlifting meet

The Prairie View Buffalos competed in the State Powerlifting meet on March 25. The meet had 285 total lifters and the Buffalos took 16 boys and nine girls to the event. Prairie View had two lifters place second in their respective weight divisions at the meet. Rhett Jackman,... [More]
Jayhawk softball and baseball open season against Southeast Cherokee

The Jayhawk baseball and softball teams opened their 2023 season at home against Southeast Cherokee on March 27. Both softball and baseball teams played a double header and the boys split while the girls swept the Lancers. Baseball won their first game 3-0 but lost the second... [More]
More Sports
- 2022-23 All County Girls’ Basketball team
- Jayhawk Wrestling Club has five place at State
- Linn County Twisters takes 13 to State, 5 place
- Lady Buffs win 1, fall in semifinals
- Pleasanton basketball falls in the first round of Sub-State
- White places sixth for Jayhawk wrestling at State
- Kline and Cox-Halliburton represent Prairie View at State
- Prairie View basketball splits against Anderson County