Rural Parker boy uses birthday to aid shelter dogs - Feb. 15, 2023
On January 3, Hoyt Lanser turned seven years old. Like most boys his age, he planned for a huge celebration, but unlike most boys his age he asked that not a single thing be bought and gifted to him. Instead, young Hoyt decided to use his birthday to aid shelter dogs in his area. “Hoyt came to...[More]
Trump. “Shoot Down the Balloon†- Feb. 15, 2023
The Biden Administration appeared weak, inept, paralyzed, as it did nothing to prevent the biggest national security breach in U.S. history since Pearl Harbor. What if the giant balloon intended to drop an EMP taking out our grid system? Instead, it worked like a vacuum sucking intelligence...[More]
USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, February 13, 2023 - Feb. 15, 2023
Opening the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, members of USD 344 held yearly board nominations with Cindy Inman becoming the new President, taking over for Tanner Ogden. Jay Allen was nominated vice-president and Ogden as Media Liaison. Bills were approved in the amount of $205,506.34. Elementary...[More]
USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, February 13, 2023 - Feb. 15, 2023
The USD 346 School Board met on Monday, Feb. 13 and began their meeting with the approval of the consent agenda, which includes approval of the agenda; minutes of the previous meeting; payment of bills; the memorandum of understanding with Greenbush Virtual Academy; and set the date for the March meeting...[More]
LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, February 13, 2023 - Feb. 15, 2023
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present. After a lengthy discussion, the council approved Ordinance No. 245 by a vote of four to one, with Council Member Michael Hemphill...[More]
PRESCOTT CITY COUNCIL - Monday, February 13, 2023 - Feb. 15, 2023
The Prescott City Council meeting for Feb. 13, 2023 opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. City Attorney Burton Harding was unable to attend because his wife is ill. Karen Springer gave the food pantry report. She remains grateful for all the volunteer help and donations of food. Jake Prettyman from...[More]
MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Feb. 15, 2023
The Mound City Council met on their new meeting night of the first Tuesday of the month on Feb. 7 and began their meeting with a request from Sue Vicory to help with sign placement that she is willing to purchase for the northern entry into town on K-7 Highway. Council agreed to add it to the agenda...[More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, February 13, 2023 - Feb. 15, 2023
The Linn County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Feb. 13 began with a clarification from County Counselor Gary Thompson that commissioners could, if they chose to, simply approve the consent agenda for the meeting, which would include the minutes of the previous meeting, the claims to be paid and any...[More]
Special: CDC adds COVID mRNA shots to childhood immunization schedule - Feb. 14, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has formally added the COVID-19 two-shot mRNA primary series injection to its routine immunization schedule for children as young as six months of age, despite the known harms. In October 2022, the CDC’s...[More]
SPECIAL: Harding resigns as county attorney effective end of March - Feb. 14, 2023
Linn County Attorney Burton Harding resigned his position with the county effective the last day of March, 2023, during the commissioners meeting on Monday, Feb. 13. Harding told commissioners that with four small children at home and a spouse with intermittent health issues coupled with the rising...[More]
