The commissioners met for their weekly meeting and paid bills in the amount of $1,197,160.55.

They received the written report from Sheriff Kevin Friend that he has 38 prisoners in-house with 19 of them from other counties.

Fire Chief Randy Hegwald reported 15 incidents week-to-date totaling 402 year-to-date. He said he has been attending local parades and passing out recruiting information to try to get more firefighters signed up.

He said they have training scheduled Saturday, Sept. 24 in Prescott.

Health Nurse Missy Lancaster said her department performed seven covid tests and gave 22 booster shots; among a host of other items they completed.

Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower reported she is working on the potential grant that will allow the next phase of development for the airport; the grant pays for engineering to help create airport operations.

Commissioner Danny McCullough questioned the insurance value of $390,000 for the Pleasanton senior meals location; he felt that value was too high and costing the county money for additional insurance.

Public Works Director Shaun West said he is looking over senior center grant projects that include flooring, air conditioning and more for some locations in the county.

County Counselor Gary Thompson handed out preliminary drafts of a proposal for demolition of the old jail. Conversation ensued concerning the gas pipeline that feeds the jail; as well as, the courthouse.

The commissioners discussed that they need to get Atmos Energy involved in the demolition as the gas line will need to be terminated for the jail and buried deeper for the courthouse.

Dumping fees for the debris will need to be addressed as well.

Thompson said that the sheriff plans to be out of the old jail by the end of October.

A conditional use permit for a cellular tower that was sent back to Planning and Zoning last week was approved by the commissioners. The tower will be located in the La Cygne Industrial Park and be 280 feet tall. Resolution 2022-30 was approved 3-0.

Several executive sessions for legal and personnel were held.

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

1st Annual Richard Henderson Memorial Car Show Saturday

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In memory of long time Blue Mound resident and one of the founders of the Blue Mound Blessing and Car Show, organizers will be holding the 1st Annual Richard Henderson Memorial Car Show this coming Saturday in Blue Mound. The event is set to begin at 10 a.m. and will run until... [More]

Parker City Council discusses storm water issue

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The Parker City Council met April 9 and during public comments, Gary Earley addressed the council and asked what would be done about the storm water issue on Park Street. He stated he was still dealing with flooding. He discussed past surveys from the council to residents, noting... [More]

USD 344 accepts principal resignation

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The USD 344 Board of Education had a quick meeting trying to beat storms that pummeled Linn County Monday night; with that they accepted several resignations and heard construction updates. Following executive session for non-elected personnel, the board accepted the resignation... [More]

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SPORTS

Pleasanton baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee

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The Pleasanton baseball team hosted Southeast Cherokee on March 31 in a league double-header. Southeast was too much for the Jays as they won each game big, 20-0 and 22-7. The first game was all Southeast as they led 10-0 after two innings and finished it in the fourth with... [More]

Jayhawk softball swept by Central Heights

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The Jayhawk Linn softball team traveled to Central Heights on March 31 to play the Vikings in a double-header. The Lady Hawks dropped both games, a close 4-5 loss in the first game and then a 3-13 in the following game. The first game saw both teams tied 1-1 after one inning... [More]

Prairie View baseball splits with Santa Fe Trail

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The Pleasanton baseball team hosted Santa Fe Trail on March 31 and split with the Chargers in a Pioneer League double-header. The Buffalos won the first game 8-7 but lost the second game 4-20. The first game started with the Buffalos taking a 2-1 lead after two innings. Trail... [More]

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