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]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, December 12, 2022 - Dec. 16, 2022
The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 12, opening their meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting. That was followed by a motion to approve the payment of claims in the amount of $362,452.01. Commissioners then approved adds and abates 2022-773-792, resulting in an $891...[More]
Mound City Council - Monday, December 5, 2022 - Dec. 7, 2022
The Mound City Council met Monday night and addressed several items on their agenda; with that they heard from two public speakers, the first Janice Schubert concerning a large water bill. Schubert said her bill increased in November by 280 percent during a 12 day period with 200 gallons metered out...[More]
Blue Mound City Council - Monday, December 5, 2022 - Dec. 7, 2022
Members of the Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, Dec. 5, for their regular monthly meeting. Under old business, the council was informed the offer to purchase a used water tower fell through. They also were told that the asphalt millings had been purchased and hauled to town and were now...[More]
