The Mound City Council began their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 1, with Christy Nickelson speaking to the council about the Linn County C.A.R.E.S. (Community Action and Resources Education Services) committee and an event to be held on Aug. 15, 2023, during the Jayhawk Linn School District Open House. (See related article in this edition.)
Council approved the minutes for the regular July meeting and then approved the minutes of a special meeting held on July 10, 2023.
Council approved paying the bills in the amount of $71,504.10 on a 5-0 vote.
Council then set the agenda for that evening’s meeting with the addition of setting a special meeting date for the condemnation of 102 N. 1st Street and the discussion of dogs running at large.
Council discussed the bids for HVAC systems at City Hall and then opted to table those discussions.
Council member Fanchion Shadden moved to approve Ordinance No. 594 pertaining to court costs. The motion was seconded and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Council approved a motion to accept the asphalt bid from Killough Construction in the amount of $126,476.00. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote.
At the request of Renee Slinkard the council approved a proclamation for the Daughters of The American Revolution declaring Sept. 17-23, 2023, as Constitution week.
Council set the citywide garage sale dates for Sept. 1-2.
Council discussed allowing Scott Mitchell to dump waste water into the lagoons; however, it was determined that no decision would be made until an answer was given from Sugar Valley on whether they will continue using the lagoons to dump waste water.
Council member Shayna Lamb moved to set a special meeting for the condemnation of 102 N. 1st Street on Aug. 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. The motion was seconded and carried on a 5-0 vote.
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
special: SCOTUS agrees to hear Women's Sports Case

Case paves the way for states to continue to protect women and girl's athletic opportunities Topeka, Kan. July 3, 2025 - Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in Hecox v. Little and West Va., v. BPJ. Rep.... [More]
SPECIA;: Schmidt Votes to Cancel Massive Tax Hike, Secure Border, and Lower Federal Spending

WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) issued the following statement regarding passage of the budget reconciliation bill by the U.S. House of Representatives, also called the “One Big Beautiful Bill”: “Last November,... [More]
NOTICE:

The Linn County News and Linn County Printing offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in honor of the holiday.
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- La Cygne executes pool bond defeasance
- CANCELED: Statewide Purple Alert issued for missing Yates Center woman
SPORTS
Gratton at Nationals

Pleasanton’s Ashton Gratton qualifies for the Adidas Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina after winning the 100 and 200 meter dashes in the KSHSAA 2A State tournament in Wichita on May 31. The Adidas Nationals took place from June 20-22 and Gratton did well in both the... [More]
Summer Ball Tournaments

The Parker 8-11 baseball team 1 places first in their league tournament at La Cygne on June 28. See more photos on page B1 of this week's edition.
More Sports
- 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
- Pleasanton and Jayhawk baseball on the 2025 All TRL team
- Jayhawk Linn softball has three All TRL unanimous selections
- Trenton Broyles leads Hawks at State track
- Prairie View track earns six medals at State
- Pleasanton’s Gratton wins two golds, sets meet record