William Lee “Bill” Anderson ~ 05-08-1942 to 07-21-2026 - Jul. 22, 2026
Linn County News Published July 29, 2026 William Lee "Bill" Anderson, age 84, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born on May 8, 1942, in La Cygne, Kan., the son of Clarence Edward and Lula Mae Morris Anderson. He worked for the City of Pleasanton...[More]
Proposed development of Linn Valley TAI Overlay District Ordinance discussed - Jul. 22, 2026
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except for Shannon Smith. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an opening prayer by Council Member John Weers....[More]
UPDATE: U.S. 69 overlay project is delayed in Bourbon, Linn counties - Jul. 22, 2026
A Kansas Department of Transportation project to overlay about 25 miles of U.S. 69 in Linn and Bourbon counties has been delayed due to contractor scheduling issues. The overlay work will start the last week of July. The project begins just north of Pleasanton on the southbound lanes and moves south....[More]
Janet Reynolds: Library, History, and Public Service - Jul. 22, 2026
Visiting the library is always a fun adventure, especially if you go to La Cygne’s public library. Local librarian, Janet Reynolds has distinguished herself in not just running the library but also by volunteering in her community. Reynolds was born in Linn County, between La Cygne and Mound...[More]
La Cygne looks to keep 2027 mill rate below Revenue Neutral threshold - Jul. 22, 2026
La Cygne city officials said they do not plan to exceed the revenue neutral rate in next year’s budget, a move that could mark the third consecutive year of declining property tax mill rates for residents. At its Wednesday meeting, the City Council discussed the 2027 budget and tax rates. The...[More]
Commissioners table vicious dog resolution - Jul. 22, 2026
During the meeting on July 20, the commissioners discussed the vicious dog resolution with Planning and Zoning Director Jennifer Cummings and Linn County Sheriff James Akes. Commissioners requested hard copies of the proposed resolution which Cummings provided. Cummings reported they had clearly...[More]
Pleasanton council hears update on various projects - Jul. 22, 2026
During Monday night’s meeting, the Pleasanton City Council heard by Jason Hoskinson, an engineer with BG Consulting with BG Consultants who gave updates on several projects in and around the city It was noted first and foremost by Hoskinson that the company will begin coordinating with contractors...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jul. 22, 2026
4.5 hours sleep When I was young – high school and college age, 4.5 hours of sleep was enough to keep me rolling during a long day. Today…not so much. But life is made up of more than just sleep – says me that has a sleep deprivation headache starting. Why sleep deprivation? Well,...[More]
Kansans Deserve a Vote on Their Supreme Court - Jul. 22, 2026
Kansans elected their Supreme Court justices for nearly a century, from statehood in 1861 until 1958. On August 4, voters will decide whether to restore that right. The question on the primary ballot is straightforward. A yes vote gives Kansas citizens the right to elect the seven justices of the Kansas...[More]
KDOT accepts bid for K-68 expansion in Miami County - Jul. 22, 2026
The Kansas Department of Transportation has accepted a nearly $60 million bid for the expansion of more than 6 miles of K-68 in Miami County to a four-lane expressway. Clarkson Construction Co., of Kansas City, Missouri, will rebuild and widen 6.6 miles of K-68 from U.S. 169 to the Spring Valley Road...[More]
