La Cygne leaders discuss food truck issue - Aug. 13, 2025
Council sets permit parameters for proposed ordinance La Cygne’s governing body has set the parameters for its police chief, Zachary Mathies, to develop guidelines into ordinance form concerning transient food trucks in the city. Concerning the issue, last Wednesday’s regular council...[More]
Commissioners make statement in regards to grievance filed - Aug. 13, 2025
A ten-minute executive session that included only Commissioners Jim Johnson and Jason Hightower with County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and Economic Development Director Chasity Ware was held for legal matters on Monday, during the weekly meeting. Following that session, Commissioner Hightower made the...[More]
Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’ - Aug. 13, 2025
It’s another one of those…So…stories. So, last weekend was an adventure. I’ve gotten involved with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Wild Foods Academy (WFA) that is a pilot program designed to educate many ‘left-0ut’ people’s groups, indigenous,...[More]
Prescott appoints Roberts interim mayor - Aug. 13, 2025
The Aug. 11, 2025, meeting of the Prescott City Council opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Karen Springer gave the food pantry report. She reminded the council that, unlike larger food pantries who may have a paid position or two, the Reach Out Food Pantry does not, so she truly appreciates all the...[More]
Former Osborne house destroyed in fire - Aug. 13, 2025
Fire personnel responded to the scene of vacant structure on fire at 18155 Kansas Highway 52 on Monday afternoon. According to Linn County Fire Chief Randy Hegwald, the structure was a total loss and the cause of the fire is still under investigation....[More]
Commission hears from former employee regarding tower resolution - Aug. 13, 2025
During the Aug. 11 meeting, the commissioners heard from former Planning and Zoning Administrator Darin Wilson regarding the tower resolution that was discussed last week. Wilson had apparently asked to be put on the agenda and County Clerk Danielle Souza noted that since it was in relation to a planning...[More]
Jayhawk approves updated crisis procedures - Aug. 13, 2025
Board members of Jayhawk Linn USD 346 heard from SROs Kelly Moeller and Kyler Parscale over district/county crisis procedures during their meeting on Monday, Aug. 11. Mohler, SRO at Jayhawk Elementary, shared several items reviewed and updated within the procedure books, as it had been several years...[More]
Mound City receives funds for Phase 2 of lake project - Aug. 13, 2025
During the August meeting of the Mound City Council Don George, KDWP Biologist, presented a check to the council on behalf of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for Phase 2 of the Shoreline Lake Enhancement and New Pond Construction grant at the city lake in the amount of $15,947.40. These...[More]
La Cygne acts on future quorum concern - Aug. 13, 2025
Last week’s contingency appointment, if needed, starts on Jan.12 A contingency vote at last Wednesday’s La Cygne regular council meeting hedges against a possible lack of quorum come next year’s Jan. 21 regular meeting. On a 4-0 vote, with Jerome Mitzner not present, the council...[More]
Linn Valley making good progress on new water lines - Aug. 13, 2025
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present. The meeting began with an opening prayer by Council member Connie Capps, followed by recital of the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes...[More]
