County next generation 911-system approved - Dec. 16, 2015
Learning that the 911 system currently used by the Linn County Sheriff’s Department is soon reaching the end of its life – both with software and hardware, the commissioners were forced to make a non-budgeted $107,000 purchase.Linn County IT Coordinator Chris Martin reported to the commissioners...[More]
Legislators discuss school block grants, finance formula hearings at informal meeting - Dec. 16, 2015
A $61 million school-funding disparity. That was the “surprise” that convinced 12th District state senator Caryn Tyson, R-Parker, to cast her vote in favor of the two-year K-12 education block-grant funding system last March.Those were among the items discussed at an informal meeting of state...[More]
USD#344 board selects project for possible bond issue - Dec. 16, 2015
The Pleasanton school board of education met with Hollis and Miller representatives Keegan Jackson and Michelle Chavey Monday evening to review possible projects for the district. Jackson shared four project options with the board, reviewing each project and estimated costs in detail. The potential projects...[More]
Hawk wrestling places fifth at Caney Valley - Dec. 9, 2015
The Jayhawk wrestling team started their year by traveling to Caney Valley Dec. 6 to compete in the Caney Valley Invitational. The team did well placing fifth out of 16 teams with 95 points. Shawnee Heights won the tournament with 217 points. “We started out a little slow in the first round but...[More]
Buffs use fundamentals to win Pioneer League season opener - Dec. 9, 2015
With three of their top seven varsity players new to the system, Prairie View used fundamental basketball to capture a 52-41 season-opening home victory over Central Heights last Friday.Third-year head coach Scott Seyl said his team’s first 14 practices had been “more fundamental than we’ve...[More]
New business offers handcrafted jewelry - Dec. 9, 2015
Residents still shopping for Christmas gifts this year may consider buying from local businesses. In 2014, USA Today reported $68 out of every $100 spent locally stays in that community. That money can help create jobs, improve streets, support schools and more. A newly budding local business is...[More]
New La Cygne ordinance makes statutory election change official - Dec. 9, 2015
La Cygne has officially adopted a new charter ordinance changing the dates for its city elections.On a unanimous vote, the city council Dec. 1 voted to move its general city election from the first Tuesday in April of odd-numbered years to the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of odd-numbered...[More]
La Cygne council approves police body cam purchases - Dec. 9, 2015
The La Cygne city council unanimously approved the purchase of three Pro Vision body cam HD video cameras for its police department at its Dec. 1 regular meeting.The purchase will total $897, or $299 per unit.“That seems cheap to me,” said Gerald “Skip” Williams, who seconded...[More]
Local bank fills with signs of Christmas - Dec. 9, 2015
Inspired by holiday cheer, Labette Bank employees Elisha Milstead and Kerri Renfro recently decorated the Pleasanton branch for Christmas. Milstead and Renfro started the tradition of holiday decorating two years ago when they became employees at the bank. They also decorate the bank for Easter, Halloween...[More]
Weekend fire called in by passerby - Dec. 9, 2015
Three Linn County fire stations were called to the scene of a blaze last Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m. that Deputy Chief Dee Horttor said began after a wood stove near the block building caught the roof on fire. Horttor said a passerby on 7 Hwy. near 2100 Rd. saw the blaze and called it in. Parker,...[More]
