Parker council passes formal sales tax exchange resolution - Jun. 14, 2017
Parker’s City Council last Thursday formally endorsed a 1-percent sales tax exchange question for the Nov. 7 general election ballot.Approved unanimously on Lance Burroughs’ motion and Ryan Sobba’s second, Mayor Wayne Burk said the measure will now be sent to Gary Thompson, city attorney,...[More]
Road district consolidation public focus again - Jun. 14, 2017
The County Commissioners again heard from residents of Road District 2 when Larry Bogan and son Loren spoke out against the road district consolidation that has been discussed for the last few weeks. Larry Bogan commented, “I’m getting representation on my taxes. I’m opposed to redistricting...[More]
Mid-America Nutrition asked to price full-meal delivery program - Jun. 14, 2017
Senior meals are not ending – only the way they are distributed to senior centers may be changing if the county gets a favorable figure from Mid-America Nutrition. MAN Director Martha Hagedorn-Krass met with the County Commissioners to ask for the yearly $54,500 budget, at which discussion turned...[More]
James Kenneth “Kenny†McClanahan 03-01-1934 to 06-08-2017 - Jun. 13, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished June 14, 2017James Kenneth “Kenny” McClanahan, 83, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. He was born on March 1, 1934, in La Cygne, the second of eight children born to Elmer and Fern Edwards McClanahan. Kenny graduated from La Cygne High School...[More]
PCVNH residents compete at 2017 Miami County Senior Olympics - Jun. 7, 2017
The PCVNH team wins “Top Facility” with four gold medals in all at the 2017 Miami County Senior Olympics held June 2 at Osawatomie High School. The event was sponsored by the Life Care Center of Osawatomie. Pictured at right are: front row, left to right, Jordia Praither, Evelyn Ham, Laurel...[More]
La Cygne Library: Working to build a better world - Jun. 7, 2017
The La Cygne Library has plans this summer to help build a better world for local residents, and with the assistance of Kathy Goul, a K-State Extension professional, the library has found a way to do that within their summer reading camp.The camp began June 5 and will run through Friday, June 9, and...[More]
Public, county officials powwow road redistricting - Jun. 7, 2017
After two hours of sometimes contentious discussion, Linn County Commissioners and more than a dozen Road District 2 patrons agreed that a more specific public plan is necessary before proceeding with a possible consolidation of road districts.At the County Commission’s May 30 weekly meeting, Vicki...[More]
Commissioners hear from 2nd jail architect group - Jun. 7, 2017
Architect Jeff Lane of TreanorHL, architectural firm for Anderson County jail, visited with the County Commission Monday letting them know that his firm is interested in becoming a resource for them in their mission to explore possibly building a new jail.Lane recounted that this year Linn County already...[More]
Safety first for PELPateers - Jun. 7, 2017
As the new session of Summer PELP begins at the Pleasanton Elementary School amid mass construction and remodeling, safety is of the utmost concern.In an effort to keep those students who are attending Summer PELP safe, staff members have organized a drop-off/pickup system for parents and caregivers...[More]
Jayhawk baseball and softball have 5 players each make All League - Jun. 7, 2017
The Three Rivers League recently announced their All League selections, and the Hawks had five athletes each from the softball and baseball teams make the teams.The Hawk baseball team had a good year going 13-4. The team earned a bye in regional play as the two seed but lost their first game to the eventual...[More]