La Cygne City Council discuss sales tax reallocation for roads and infrastructure - Jul. 8, 2026
LA CYGNE, Kan. — Should La Cygne’s sales tax money go toward fixing crumbling roads instead of parks? That’s the question now facing the city council. During last week’s meeting, council members approved wording for a resolution that would reallocate the city’s existing...[More]
Blue Mound approves sewer rate increase - Jul. 8, 2026
Members of Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, July 6, for their regular monthly meeting. The council discussed new sewer rates, based on KDHE recommendations for their loan repayment agreement. Rates for sewer have remained the same since 2017, and are $15 base rate and $3.55 per 1,000 gallons....[More]
Pleasanton addresses need for employees - Jul. 8, 2026
After big turnover whether by council choice or not, the Pleasanton Council heard from Jeff Hancock, Interim Solutions LLC, concerning filling necessary positions until the city can hire and train people to fill open slots. Hancock told the council he can fill the interim city clerk position, as well...[More]
Mayor Potter opens up about his plans for Linn Valley - Jul. 8, 2026
Six months into his term as mayor of Linn Valley, Lister Potter Jr. is focused on increasing transparency, improving infrastructure and preserving the qualities that make the small community unique. Potter’s journey to Linn Valley began in Pleasanton, where he lived before he and his wife, Kimberlee,...[More]
La Cygne celebration set for Saturday - Jul. 8, 2026
The 2026 La Cygne Blast in the Park celebration is set for this coming Saturday, July 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the City Park on the south end of town. The evening kicks off with community games such as an egg toss, sack races, corn hole and more. The Wiener Dog Races will begin at 6 p.m. at the pickle...[More]
Blue Mound Burnout contest held - Jul. 8, 2026
Blue Mound holds their burnout contest the evening of their 4th of July Celebration. ...[More]
Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association comes to Pleasanton - Jul. 8, 2026
The Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association comes to Pleasanton Rodeo Arena July 17th and 18th on the Buck U Let’s Ride Series. The Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association (MSBA), is an Iowa-based nonprofit rodeo organization. It was originally founded as a Bull Riding league for competitors age...[More]
President Trump Takes Action to Lower Fertilizer Costs and Support American Farmers - Jul. 8, 2026
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, providing immediate relief to American farmers while advancing the Administration’s broader strategy to strengthen America’s...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jul. 8, 2026
Happy birthday America! It was such an awesome 250th for our nation! It was so patriotic and all of the cool events should have made even the stodgiest American stand tall with pride. I attended several events locally – kudos to all of the volunteers it took to pull off the great community events...[More]
Birthright citizenship and Major League Baseball - Jul. 8, 2026
Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko, recently welcomed their second child —another “anchor baby”—bringing their family size above the U.S. replacement-level fertility rate of 1.6 children per woman. The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Ohtani to a contract that runs through 2033. Despite...[More]
