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The Pleasanton City Council met on Monday, Sept. 26, and opted to push the annexation hearing to the end of the meeting due to City Attorney Burton Harding running late.
City Administrator Teresa Whitaker then asked the council to jump to number 5 under new business on hiring a new city clerk. After a review of qualifications, the council opted to hire Winona Becky Hegwald at $19.50 per hour for the position of City Clerk. Hegwald worked for the city of Yates Center for 32 years, spending the first 20 years as deputy city clerk and the last 12 as City Clerk.
Whitaker then gave her administrative report, noting that she and Public Works Superintendent Joey Morrisey had reviewed the building owned by Carpenter Chiropractic and had determined the city does not have the equipment to demolish it as requested through the CRRRP program.
Morrisey reported on issues at the water plant and asked if he should spend the $500 fee to have the original company that installed the parts come look at it. Council approved doing so.
Morrisey then noted there had been a water main break at Magnolia and 1oth Streets at approximately 4:30 p.m. last Thursday and it took until after 8 p.m. to repair.
Council then passed resolution 432 authorizing new signers on external accounts, such as Youth Flag Football.
Council also approved Resolution 433 authorizing new signers for the Forfeitures and Seizures account.
Council then approved Resolution 434 authorizing new signers for the warrant checking account.
Council approved Resolution 435 creating an external account for Pleasanton Youth Volleyball and naming authorized signers for the account.
Council approved closing Main Street from 10th Street to the north side of 6th Street for the homecoming parade at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.
Council then discussed and approved moving their meetings to the opposite weeks starting Oct. 17. The council will skip the meeting that would have been held on Oct. 10 and resume meetings on an every other week basis beginning Oct. 17.
Council then gave Whitaker authorization to sign lease purchase agreements for police vehicles in an effort to ease the process each time without having to bring each one to the council to sign.
Council approved a request from Blue Dog Wine to sell their product at General Pleasonton Days. The company is located in-county and has already acquired a special permit through the state to sell unopened products.
Council then discussed the revised food truck vendor permit application. Talk turned to what to do if trucks are located on private property and Whitaker stated they could add back language that requires written permission from the property owners to be there. Council member Jake Mattingley moved to add that language and approve the permit application with that language added.
Council then opened the public hearing on the annexation and heard from two local residents regarding the action.
Following that and discussion amongst themselves, the council opted to pass the annexation on a 3-1 vote with council member Rochelle Schreckhise voting against.
Upon resuming the regular meeting, Whitaker requested a 10-minute executive session for Trade Secrets which were approved on a 4-0 vote. That session was extended five minutes and ended with no action taken.
Council then held a five minute executive session for personnel matters that also ended with no action taken.
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
Linn County News website gets new update

Recently you may have seen our notification on our website or our Facebook page that we were undergoing some changes on our website at www.linncountynews.net. We here at the News are happy to announce those changes are nearly complete. Changes to the website include an easier... [More]
Commissioners vote 1-1 on motion to not exceed revenue neutral

County now required to cut budget to meet the RNR rate BY $837,000 The Linn County commissioners, with Commissioner Jason Hightower absent, began the revenue neutral hearing on Monday, Aug. 25, by welcoming those in the audience and stating the purpose and objective... [More]
Linn Valley looks at option for fire truck purchase, new vehicles

The Linn Valley City Council held a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present except for John Weers. City Attorney James Brun was also present. The meeting began with a presentation by city’s financial... [More]
More News
- Sheriff speaks out on employee benefits
- Jayhawk Blast set for Saturday, Sept. 6
- Pleasanton Council readies city for General Pleasonton Days
- Parker 2026 city budget could exceed revenue neutral
- La Cygne proceeds with facilities improvement
- Economic Development Director resigns
- Pleasanton moves forward with streets plan
- USD 344 adopts new cell phone policy
SPORTS
Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’

It’s another one of those…So…stories. So, last weekend was an adventure. I’ve gotten involved with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Wild Foods Academy (WFA) that is a pilot program designed to educate many ‘left-0ut’ people’s... [More]
Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair

The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different. The derby was divided into three age... [More]
Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull

The Linn County Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual kids’ pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 8. Kids 4 to 12 can compete in the event for a chance to earn a spot at the State pedal pull at Hutchinson. Trophies and a place at the State fair was awarded to the... [More]
More Sports
- From the Bleachers – 717
- Annual demo derby kicks off this year’s Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- From the Bleachers - 719
- Pleasanton trapshooting team shows grit at National Championship
- Blue Mound softball earns second place at Crest
- PV Cheer has strong performances at UCA Summer Camp 2025
- Nobodys wins Blue Mound co-ed softball tournament
- Pleasanton 12-14 baseball wins championship