La Cygne sets amended budget hearing - Oct. 26, 2022
Another action sets same year-round regular meeting start time Setting a budget hearing for the purpose of amending two La Cygne city line-item funds and streamlining a single start time year-round for regular council meetings were items approved at their regular meeting last Wednesday, Oct....[More]
Delinquent county property taxes at $1.1 million - Oct. 26, 2022
During the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Oct. 24, Linn County Treasurer Janet Kleweno presented the commissioners with a report concerning third quarter interest on accounts with comparison to last year. She also presented a current report on delinquent property taxes showing the...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Oct. 26, 2022
Apathy I was sitting in a Bible study the other evening when the following topic of conversation came up – apathy. With that, the progression of civilization from the beginning to the end. Veteranstoday.com explains the progression of civilization as, “The United States is over 230 years...[More]
Pleasanton football crushes Northern Heights - Oct. 26, 2022
The Pleasanton football team hosted Northern Heights for Senior-Parent on the evening of Oct. 21. Northern Heights is a district opponent for the Jays and the Jays needed the victory to solidify a three seed in their district for the playoffs. Pleasanton had no problems securing their three seed as...[More]
With loss, Buffs tie for third in league but miss playoffs - Oct. 26, 2022
After the dust had settled Friday night, the ramifications of Prairie View’s 35-20 loss to Anderson County became clear. As far as final Pioneer League standings, the Buffalos share third place at 3-3 with the Bulldogs in the seven-school loop. As far as final seedings in the five-school Class...[More]
With district seeding set, Hawks rout Erie - Oct. 26, 2022
The Jayhawk-Linn football team traveled to Erie on Oct. 20 to play the Red Devils in a non-league, non-district game. Win or lose, this game did not mean anything for the Hawk’s playoff standings, they were a two seed in their district regardless. However, you always want to win and Jayhawk did...[More]
Linn County Commissioner - Monday, October 24, 2022 - Oct. 26, 2022
The Linn County Commissioners began their meeting on Monday, Oct. 24, with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting on Oct. 10. The Oct. 17 meeting was cancelled so that commissioners could attend the KAC Conference. Commissioners then voted 3-0 to approve the claims in the amount of $516,587.02. Galen...[More]
LA Cygne City Council - Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - Oct. 26, 2022
In addition to setting an amended budget hearing and streamlining a single year-round regular meeting start time, a report included elsewhere in this edition, La Cygne city leaders handled routine business during their one-hour regular council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 19. On a 3-0 vote, with Jerome...[More]
Linn Valley City Council - Monday, October 24, 2022 - Oct. 26, 2022
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present. Codes Enforcement Officer Don Hastings reported that 63 building permits were issued in September, including four for new residences. ...[More]
Facing the battle head on - Oct. 26, 2022
One year and four months ago Lizz Nation began her battle with cancer and has faced it head on from day one. Today she is on her fourth round of treatment with her fourth medication, Todolvy, a fairly new medication in the treatment of breast cancer. “It was used mainly for lung cancer...[More]
