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]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 13, 2023 - Mar. 15, 2023
Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, March 13, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by claims in the amount of $477,015.57. County Counselor Gary Thompson requested a 20-minute executive session for legal matters to discuss possible litigation. That...[More]
MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Tuesday, March 7, 2023 - Mar. 15, 2023
The Mound City Council met on Tuesday, March 7, with Council President Fanchion Shadden running the meeting until the arrival of Mayor Wade Doering. Their first order of business was the approval of the minutes of last month’s meeting followed by the reports from department heads. City Clerk...[More]
PRESCOTT CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 13, 2023 - Mar. 15, 2023
The March 13, 2023, the City of Prescott council meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Rolland Grigsby was on vacation and did not come to council. Karen Springer gave the Reach Out Food Pantry report. They continue to help many people and are grateful for all the help they get from...[More]
PARKER CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 6, 2023 - Mar. 15, 2023
In addition to considering a dedicated truck route, acting on spending measures, and considering elementary-school safety measures, all three reports located elsewhere in this issue, Parker city leaders have opted to try selling their old police car via sealed bid. At its monthly meeting last Thursday,...[More]
LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 13, 2023 - Mar. 15, 2023
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present. In connection with the water project, Smith reported that negotiations between the city and Rural Water District #1 continue and...[More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 6, 2023 - Mar. 8, 2023
The Linn County Commissioners began their meeting on March 6 with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of the weekly claims totaling $158,239.13. County Counselor Gary Thompson noted he would need to leave soon due to other obligations and requested a 10 minute executive...[More]
PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 6, 2023 - Mar. 8, 2023
The Pleasanton City Council began with the swearing in of newly appointed council member Kimberly Herring by City Clerk Becky Hegwald. City Administrator Teresa Whitaker explained to the council members present that there is a CBDG (Community Development Block Grant) grant available for the pool reconstruction...[More]
USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, March 6, 2023 - Mar. 8, 2023
The USD 344 board of Education held their monthly meeting one week early due to spring break next week. The meeting opened with Elementary Principal Nathan Meik explaining how they are keeping staff motivated. He said they bring food in twice monthly throughout the school year and last month provided...[More]