Blue Mound City Council - Monday, January 2, 2023 - Jan. 4, 2023
Members of the Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, January 2, for their regular monthly meeting. In new business, council members reviewed appointments for 2023. They voted and approved the following: Linn County News official newspaper; Farmers State Bank, official bank; council treasurer , Max Krull;...[More]
PLeasanton CIty Council - Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - Jan. 4, 2023
Following the public comment period for Tim Staton concerning a vicious dog attack that killed his dog, see separate story in this edition; the Pleasanton City Council heard from resident Teresa Miller asking several questions and commenting on the condition of Pleasanton’s Main Street. She asked...[More]
USD 362 School Board - Monday, December 12, 2022 - Dec. 28, 2022
In addition to extension of two-year administrative contracts, a report located elsewhere in this issue, the Prairie View Unified School District 362 board of education at their monthly meeting Dec. 12 approved grants received from district United Methodist churches (UMCs). On individual 7-0 votes separated...[More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 - Dec. 21, 2022
The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 19, and began with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $478,213.23. County Clerk David Lamb presented adds and abates 793-796 and 798-802, which commissioners approved on a 3-0 vote. Commissioner...[More]
USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday Dec. 12, 2022/Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 - Dec. 21, 2022
Notes taken from the district notes of the board meeting The board met in regular session on Dec. 12 and took action on the following items: - Approved an update for the Wednesday/Saturday policy. - Mandated activities will be finished by 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights at all school facilities. Tournaments,...[More]
USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, December 12, 202 - Dec. 16, 2022
The USD 346 School Board met on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 and began their meeting with the approval of the consent agenda; including the agenda for the meeting; minutes of the last meeting; financial reports; and payment of monthly bills and payroll. The board then heard from Kayla McGrew, Board Secretary,...[More]
PRESCOTT CITY COUNCIL - Monday, December 12, 2022 - Dec. 16, 2022
The Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, meeting of the city of Prescott Council meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motions were made and passed unanimously to accept the minutes of the November meeting and accept the payment of the bills. City Council member Fritz Norbury had hoped that a representative...[More]
PARKER CITY COUNCIL - Monday, December 12, 2022 - Dec. 16, 2022
In addition to hiring a surveying firm, a report located elsewhere in this issue, Parker city leaders endorsed a pay raise for their police chief at a special meeting Monday. On a 3-0 vote, with Kandice Higgins and Jerry Summers not present, the council raised the hourly wages for Craig Haley from $16...[More]
LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - Dec. 16, 2022
In addition to an anticipated change at city judge, a report located elsewhere in this issue, La Cygne city leaders acted on a variety of routine items at the council’s one-hour regular meeting last Wednesday, Dec. 7. Other than David Brenneman abstaining on the consent agenda motion because of...[More]
LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, December 12, 2022 - Dec. 16, 2022
Following a budget amendment hearing, see related story, the council approved bonuses for employees. According to City Clerk Karen Siffring, the city distributed approximately $5,500 in bonuses to 10 employees. Mayor Cindy Smith thanked employees for their hard work and dedication as she passed out envelopes...[More]
