Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission says no to windmills - Mar. 22, 2023
After meetings discussing the Linn County Comprehensive Plan and where the county should be as to allowing wind turbines, the Linn County P&Z said no 5-3 to allowing any turbines in the county. P&Z Commission Chair Richard Morrell brought the subject up after several other items were heard on...[More]
Heartland REC introduces possible Linn County solar field - Mar. 22, 2023
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday evening with the first speaker on the agenda recognized from Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative (REC). Tony Washington introduced himself and said Heartland REC is interested in building a solar field in Linn County; they are currently finishing...[More]
County appraiser reports on valuation increases - Mar. 22, 2023
Linn County Appraiser Kathy Bridges reported to commissioners on Monday, March 20, regarding the increase in valuations for Linn County. The report, accompanied by a power point presentation, began with an overview that noted the annual notice of appraisal and classification for all real estate parcels...[More]
One-cent sales tax coming on Pleasanton ballot - Mar. 22, 2023
Tax for street repair Jason Hoskinson, engineer for BG Consultants, addressed the Pleasanton City Council Monday night concerning sewer and water improvements and street overlay. He explained that his firm had submitted a PER (preliminary engineering report) to the city when City Administrator...[More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 20, 2023 - Mar. 22, 2023
Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 20, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $208,590.69. The commissioners then approved adds and abates 2021-178 and 2022-878- 881 with a total...[More]
PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 20, 2023 - Mar. 22, 2023
The Pleasanton Council met Monday night and heard from Tara Carpenter asking the council to waive the $75 water hook-up fee required for Carpenter Chiropractic. They purchased the Clinch Realty building located at 601 Holly Street from Brandon McGinnis and are set to move in April 1. The city had no...[More]
USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, March 20, 2023 - Mar. 22, 2023
The USD 346 School Board met in regular session on Monday, March 20, with the first order of business being the approval of the consent agenda which included the agenda for the meeting; the minutes of the previous meeting; and the payment of bills and payroll. The board then heard from Bob Beckham,...[More]
LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Mar. 22, 2023
In addition to hearing about options for marketing a city-owned residential lot, a report located elsewhere in this issue, La Cygne councilmen also approved an annual city insurance premium of $66,067 to Truly Insurance, La Cygne. At their regular meeting last Wednesday, March 15, the council approved...[More]
LINN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - Mar. 22, 2023
Besides hearing from Heartland REC concerning the construction of a solar field and voting to not allow wind turbines in Linn County, see separate stories in this week’s Linn County News, the P&Z Commission heard from Mike Barrett concerning a boarding kennel at his residence in Sugar Valley...[More]
Mildred Store presented with national award - Mar. 22, 2023
At the end of February, Regena and Loren Lance, owners of the Mildred Store in Mildred, Kan., just south of the Linn County’s southwestern corner, traveled to Las Vegas, Nev., to be presented with a national award by Progressive Grocer. The award was for being one of the top 25 outstanding independent...[More]
