The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept.12, 2022, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present.
See separate story for the budget hearing in this edition.
Codes Enforcement Officer Don Hastings reported that 51 building permits were issued in August, including two for new residences. To date the City has issued a total of 364 building permits in 2022, including 22 for new home construction.
Public Safety Director Corey Murrison reported on Police Department activity during the past month, including one arrest for a runaway out of Franklin County, two accident reports and one report of possible animal abuse which was unfounded. Activity was heavy during the Labor Day weekend with 27 traffic citations, 25 traffic warning violations, two arrests for Possession of Narcotics, one arrest for Driving While Suspended, one arrest for No Driver’s License and one arrest for an Open Container.
The Fire Department responded to six medical calls and two accidents with injuries in Linn Valley; as well as five medical calls in Miami County.
City Clerk Karen Siffring presented the August 2022 Financial Report which included General Fund income of $22,220 and expenses totaling $69,083. The council voted to approve expense vouchers totaling $222,220 for the month of August. Siffring reported on a grant opportunity notification from Linn County Economic Development. The Rural Champions Grant is a pilot program being administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce. The grant will reimburse up to $25,000 in salary costs for a person hired to focus on a specific goal designated by the county. Linn County intends to apply for this grant so it can hire a housing coordinator for the county. In response to the county’s request, the council authorized Smith to issue a letter in support of pursuing the grant.
At the request of Smith, the council approved mid-year bonuses totaling $1,500 to be awarded to four city employees. Smith also mentioned that the council is working on a policy allowing residents to utilize the space in the City Hall buildings for events and meetings. The space will be made available, at no charge, to Linn Valley residents; however, a reimbursable security deposit will apply.
Smith announced that the council has scheduled another town hall meeting concerning the water and sewer projects. The meeting will be held at the Clubhouse on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.
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
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of La Cygne, Linn County

TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of LaCygne public water supply system located in Linn County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute... [More]
Pleasanton PD makes drug arrest during domestic call

On July 24 officers with the Pleasanton Police Department responded to a call for an ongoing domestic issue at 605 E. 5th Street in Cabin 3 with the assistance of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. During the ensuing investigation, it was found that the... [More]
Commissioners review departmental budgets

SEKMHC budget cut During the July 28 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners reviewed several departmental budgets. Discussions began with Linn County Sheriff James Akes. Sheriff Akes explained to commissioners that initially he had budgeted extra hours to cover... [More]
More News
- Wisdom appointed Pleasanton Fire Chief
- Pleasanton Council cuts to get to revenue neutral
- Local residents warn of bad business practices
- Special: Resurfacing to begin on U.S. 69 in Linn County
- Pleasanton FD again at center of heated discussion
- La Cygne city to be below revenue neutral
- USD 362 files revenue-neutral exceedances
- Commissioners discuss airport future, request more information
SPORTS
Pleasanton trapshooting team shows grit at National Championship

Eight members of the Pleasanton Trapshooting Team traveled to Mason, Mich., last week to compete in the USA Clay Target League National Championship. Five members participated in the team event, and all eight competed individually. The team was among 264 qualified teams competing... [More]
Blue Mound softball earns second place at Crest

The Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team 1 places second at the TRL girls’ coach pitch tournament at Colony. The tournament took place from July 7 to July 9.
More Sports
- Nobodys wins Blue Mound co-ed softball tournament
- Pleasanton 12-14 baseball wins championship
- Gratton at Nationals
- Summer Ball Tournaments
- Summer Ball Tournaments
- 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