La Cygne seeks up to 2 more F/T officers - Jul. 27, 2022
La Cygne is looking to add up to two more full-time police officers to its city force. That was among the 4-0 votes--with Jerome Mitzner not present--taken by city fathers during their regular council meeting last Wednesday, July 20. The police-staff motion calls for advertising to run through next...[More]
Council hears patron feedback on codes - Jul. 27, 2022
La Cygne leaders heard progress reports on city codes concerns at their regular council meeting last Wednesday, July 20. Doug Hensley, regional operations manager for Suncrest Capital, Boise, Idaho, presented crew progress of mobile home park violations as identified by Allison Fox, full-time codes/police...[More]
Commissioners given history, numbers for juvenile detention - Jul. 27, 2022
Following a remark by Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend during a special meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Friday, July 15, regarding the stipend that the county pays to the Juvenile Detention Center in Girard each year, County Counselor Gary Thompson researched the stipend and the history behind...[More]
Pleasanton Chamber ‘Build A Bird’ contest Oct. 1 - Jul. 27, 2022
A new contest has been announced for those who love their Blu-Jays; it’s a ‘Build A Bird’ contest to see who can build the coolest, best Blu-Jay to be displayed on Main St. in Pleasanton Saturday during General Pleasonton Days, Oct. 1. The theme of General Pleasonton Days this year...[More]
Linn Valley church to hold clothing giveaway - Jul. 27, 2022
The Linn Valley Community Church will hold a clothing giveaway on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13, with new back-to-school clothes for children in grades kindergarten to 12th. On Aug. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. the event is open to residents of Linn Valley only. On Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jul. 27, 2022
Progress I’m all about progress. Overland Park is full of progress; just look at the new highways we get to drive on – wider and smoother to get us to our destinations quicker. Progress is good when it comes with an acceptable amount of forethought, planning and ability to carry out a plan....[More]
Linn County Commissioners - Monday, July 25, 2022 - Jul. 27, 2022
The first order of business at the Linn County Commissioners meeting on July 25 was the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by approval of bills in the amount of $226,147.46. County Clerk David Lamb then presented adds and abates 2022-169 through 171 for a total change of -$59, which...[More]
Recent KDWP fishing reports - Jul. 27, 2022
Fishing has slowed down since the last reports on June 27, but fish are still being caught and can be even better in the coming weeks with some cooler weather and more rain. All the reports were last updated on July 18. La Cygne Lake Catfish, largemouth and crappie are the primary fish being caught...[More]
Application period open for fall, winter special hunting opportunities - Jul. 27, 2022
Kansas City, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is currently accepting applications for 2022-2023 “Special Hunts” – hunts conducted on lands not normally open to unrestricted hunting, which include select KDWP-managed properties, refuges, Walk-in Hunting...[More]
Harriet Virginia Schmitz ~ 09-23-1943 to 07-21-2022 - Jul. 26, 2022
Linn County News Published July 27, 2022 Harriet Virginia Schmitz, age 78, Mound City, Kan., passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born on September 23, 1943 in Prescott, Ariz., the daughter of Harry and Virginia Ball Maxwell. She graduated from Prescott High School and received state and federal...[More]
