City of Pleasanton clerk resigns - Jun. 24, 2026
Word was received Tuesday, June 23 of the resignation of Pleasanton’s City Clerk who formally posted her resignation Friday, June 19. Candy Houtman had been city clerk since the retirement/resignation of former City Administrator Becky Hegwald who left after the council did not extend her position...[More]
Linn Valley discusses data center tour, battery storage - Jun. 24, 2026
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except Council President Michael Hemphill. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer by Council member John...[More]
Convicted serial killer denied clemency for death sentence - Jun. 24, 2026
On June 18, 2026, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly denied a request for clemency from John Robinson who was convicted of murder and given the death sentence in 2003. Gov. Kelly released a statement that included the following: “Kansas reinstated the death penalty in 1994, and it remains the law today....[More]
SPECIAL: Mound City Grass Height Enforcement - Jun. 19, 2026
Published in the Linn County News June 24, 2026 (25-1tc) CITY OF MOUND CITY KANSAS – PUBLIC NOTICE Grass and Weed Height Enforcement The City of Mound City reminds all property owners and occupants that grass, weeds, and other vegetation must be...[More]
SPECIAL: Parker fireworks ordinance - Jun. 18, 2026
Published in the Linn County News June 24, 2026 (25-1tc) SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 493 On June 16, 2026, the City Council of Parker, Kansas passed an ordinance titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PARKER, KANSAS REGARDING THE SALE AND DISCHARGE...[More]
SPECIAL: To the La Cygne Community - Jun. 17, 2026
To the La Cygne Community, Over the past two years, your police department has worked diligently to strengthen and modernize public safety services while remaining committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and professional policing. One of our first goals was creating a professional...[More]
Jodi Wade: Service, Family, and a Sense of Duty - Jun. 17, 2026
By ERIN BOWLEY Linn County News LCNintern1@gmail.com Jodi Wade was born in New Jersey, but she didn’t stay there long. As part of an Air Force family, she moved every few years, living in places such as California, Hawaii and Oklahoma before her father retired. The family eventually...[More]
A blink into the past 250th Anniversary Edition - Jun. 17, 2026
America’s founding remains one of the most remarkable stories in history. As the nation approaches its Semi-quincentennial, it’s a moment to reflect on how the United States began, how it has endured, and how our own local communities fit into that larger story. To see the full article,...[More]
Mound City discusses pet vaccination clinics - Jun. 17, 2026
By ERIN BOWLEY Linn County News LCNintern1@gmail.com Mound City held its monthly council meeting Tuesday, June 2; the meeting opened with public comment from Megan Purvis of Dirt Road Rescue, who raised concerns about the growing stray cat population in the community. After reviewing...[More]
Pleasanton pride, lack of mowing discussed Monday - Jun. 17, 2026
By JACKIE TAYLOR Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com After listening to the public ask that the council begin getting along, members of the Pleasanton Council took that to heart Monday night and communicated with each other openly and decently. With that, they heard several comments...[More]
