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The Mound City Council began their meeting on June 6 with the approval of the minutes from the special meeting held by phone last week and of the meeting from last month.
The council then approved the warrant checking in the amount of $170,544.58, which includes the final payment on the Splash Park but the check will be withheld until the final walk-through is completed.
City Clerk Shelby Murray reported she had attended a class on budgeting and Mayor Wade Doering asked if she felt she learned anything and Murray responded she had learned quite a bit.
Police Chief Paul McKee reported an issue with the air conditioning in the other patrol car and requested permission to take it in for repairs. McKee then requested an executive session to discuss full-time officers.
City Superintendent John Bruns reported they are working on drainage issues around the Splash Park from the rains. Bruns noted that the summer help is working out well, so far.
Code Officer Jacob Bush reported on several properties, noting progress on some and asked what he can legally do with other properties that aren’t following through on all items listed for cleanup or removal.
Discussion ensued but the matter was tabled until City Attorney Jess Randall arrived.
Mayor Wade Doering then suggested that while Bruns has summer help that can help out in various areas that Bush tag along with Zach White -on various duties in preparation for a change of duties.
The council then set the agenda for the meeting with the addition of repairs to the police car.
Under new business the council approved the 2021 audit and approved the renewal of the cereal malt beverage license for Casey’s.
The council then discussed the fencing bid in the amount of $13,500 for the Splash Park from JRK and Bruns noted the fencing they would put up would be the poles, a top bar and a center bar and materials are included. The chain link would be added by the city at an additional cost.
Council approved the bid and asked Bruns to move forward on finding the chain link.
The council and mayor then discussed the mud around the area in regards to opening day and consultant Josh Baldwin stated if it dries out he can get the sod in around it and Bruns can get gravel spread for the parking area.
Continued discussion resulted in council setting an opening day of July 9, which should give plenty of time for everything to be completed.
With the arrival of Randall, the discussion turned to blighted and unsafe properties, with Randall stating notifications for the hearing on June 13 for 218 Chestnut had been sent.
Discussion then turned to actions Bush can and cannot take and Randall stated a property can be cited for whatever he writes them up for that are covered by the ordinance.
Council then entered into a 10 minute executive session to discuss law enforcement officers. That executive session was extended by 10 more minutes and following the executive session no action was taken other than a decision to advertise the position for full time officer.
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
NOTICE

The Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 14, to benefit the Mound City Historical Society has been postponed. New dates TBD so stay tuned...
Commissioners discuss estimate on overlay project

During the June 9 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners discussed a quote from Pfefferkorn on a mile and half section of overlay. Interim Public Works Administrator Jessie Walton noted costs were significantly higher than a similar project undertaken last year. Walton... [More]
Pleasanton council meeting heated over fire personnel interviews

A full-house greeted council members Monday night as things got heated concerning what interviews were held for the position of fire chief. Mayor Mathew Young appointed Tanner Edwards, Jeff Wisdom, Michael Cohen, Donald Bertram and Renae Marshall as firefighters with 5-0 approval... [More]
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SPORTS
Pleasanton and Jayhawk baseball on the 2025 All TRL team

The Pleasanton and Jayhawk Linn baseball teams each had a member/members of their team represented on this year’s Three Rivers League All League team. The Jays had two players make the first team in Mario Davis and Kamden Staton. The Hawks only had one player make... [More]
Jayhawk Linn softball has three All TRL unanimous selections

The Jayhawk Linn softball team had three first team All Three Rivers League selections this season. As the current Three Rivers League champions the Lady Hawks’ Gracee Willard, Callie Holt and Kenzley Nation were voted to the first team by unanimous selection. Other unanimous... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View track earns six medals at State
- Pleasanton’s Gratton wins two golds, sets meet record
- Jayhawk track breaks another school record and qualifies multiple athletes for State
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- Prairie View track qualifies multiple athletes for State
- Lady Hawks win league as Hawks host TRL meet
- Pleasanton track sets school records at Pioneer League track meet
- Prairie View track sets meet and league records at Wellsville