My name is Megan Purvis I live in Mound City with my two children; Damian (18) and Mady (13). I have worked for RLC, Inc. in Pleasanton, KS for the last nine years. I have called Mound City my home, all of my life. A lot has changed over the years but Mound City’s small town charm has remained the same.
1) Why are you running for school board?
I am running for city council to help encourage economic development while maintaining the desire of our residents to live a rural lifestyle.
2) What do you hope to accomplish if elected to this position?
I want to work to preserve the essence of our community for generations to come. I believe we can accomplish this through controlled growth, maintaining core values and increasing engagement within our community. I want to be involved in our city government and ensure that the thoughts, concerns and ideas of the residents of Mound City are always heard and acknowledged.
3) What skills and/or experience do you have that will aid you in this position?
I look forward to working with the other members of the city council, the Mayor and the residents of Mound City to broaden community involvement and attain any goals that preserve the history and improve the future of Mound City. My desire is to open communication channels to get everyone involved through broader advertising of community events as well as transparent communication and governance.
These are the responses received to our questions for this election.
NEWS
SPECIAL: City to retain engineer in water plant roof compromise
The Pleasanton City Council held a special meeting last Wednesday over concern of the condition of the roof covering the water plant. After the council meeting held Monday, Feb. 9, and word was heard that the roof could collapse if snow, wind, or other event put weight... [More]
Culvert work begins on K-52 the week of Feb. 16
A contractor will replace a box culvert under K-52 in Linn County starting the week of Feb. 16, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The box culvert for Little Sugar Creek drainage is about a mile west of the K-7/K-52 south junction. Work will begin on or after... [More]
SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care
CHANUTE, KS - Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) announced that they are working together to explore options to preserve access to local healthcare services for communities across southeast Kansas. With last... [More]
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- SPECIAL: Leonard waives preliminary hearing in Missouri court case
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- SEKMHC Executive Director suspended by board of trustees
- Pleasanton Council appoints fifth member
- Commissioners take action on P&Z items
SPORTS
Prairie View boys/girls’ wrestling hosts Jayhawk in a dual
The Prairie View boys’/girls’ wrestling teams hosted Jayhawk Linn in a dual on Feb. 3. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams wrestled each other and the Lady Buffalos defeated the Lady Hawks 71-6. In the boys’ dual it was the Hawks who... [More]
Pleasanton basketball travels to Northeast and hosts Yates Center during Courtwarming week
The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams celebrated their Courtwarming this past week. The Jays traveled to Northeast Arma on Feb. 3 and then hosted Yates Center in their Courtwarming game on Feb. 6. The boys continue to be undefeated in Three Rivers... [More]
Prairie View basketball falls to Wellsville and Santa Fe Trail during Courtwarming week
The Prairie View basketball played Wellsville and Santa Fe Trail this past week. The Buffalos traveled to Wellsville on Feb. 3 and then hosted Santa Fe Trail for Courtwarming on Feb. 6. The games against Wellsville saw both the girls and boys fall to the Eagles.... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball sweeps Yates Center and Pleasanton
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball continues winning ways with victories over Crest and Jayhawk
- Prairie View basketball hosts Burlington and Osawatomie
- Prairie View boys’ basketball team pick up first win at Uniontown
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball rolls to championship at Uniontown
- Jayhawk Linn boys’ basketball has a busy and winning week
- Prairie View boys’ basketball falls to Anderson County and Osawatomie
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball routs Chetopa and SCC
COMMUNITY
PV FFA receives KAAE award
According to their website, one of the goals of the Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators, or KAAE, is to promote and improve the teaching of agriculture in secondary schools and where courses in technical agriculture constitute the principal function, maintain and improve... [More]
Mound City cowboy wins Big in Texas
Mound City bull rider, Colton Byram, emerged as the biggest winner at the PRCA Xtreme “Bulls Night Out” held at the Ft. Worth Stock Show Jan 20-21. The Xtreme Bulls are stand-alone bull riding events held throughout the year and sanctioned by the PRCA with points... [More]
Washburn University Music & Theatre Department to host Piano Day Feb. 14
TOPEKA, KAN. — The Washburn University Music & Theatre Department will host Washburn Piano Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 14 for K-12 piano students. “As students prepare for spring piano recitals and competitions, Washburn Piano Day gives K-12 piano students... [More]
More Community
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- 2026 Operation Round Up awardees selected; more than $50,000 to be distributed
