Commissioners approve county employee insurance package - Jun. 17, 2026
$2.5 million health insurance package, 7.6% increase announced By JACKIE TAYLOR Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Everything else is going up, and county health insurance is not exempt as County Clerk Chasity Ware announced employee health insurance would see a 7.6 percent increase...[More]
Commissioners hear from local residents on ditches, spraying - Jun. 10, 2026
During the June 8 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from county resident Mac Carlisle who spoke to them regarding ditches and road erosion in the Mantey area. Carlisle explained he was a native of the area. He said he spent 35 years working for the Corps of Engineers in wildlife biology and...[More]
Linn Valley begins exploration of Data Center - Jun. 10, 2026
Running on a platform of economic development, long-term planning and strategic thinking, Linn Valley Mayor Lister Potter broached the subject of a “Technology and Advanced Industrial (TAI) Overlay District, or Data Center,” to the council Monday night. Potter, before beginning the discussion,...[More]
La Cygne holds public hearing for condemnation - Jun. 10, 2026
The La Cygne City Council opened their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 3, and then moved into a public hearing in regards to condemnation of 825 N. 7th St., Unit A. With no one there to speak, Mayor Debra Wilson closed the public comment portion of the hearing. Zach Mathies, Police Chief,...[More]
USD 346 discusses possibility of future virtual school - Jun. 10, 2026
During the June 8 meeting, the USD 346 Board heard from Superintendent Shawn Thomas regarding the situation as it currently sits with open enrollment and various reasons why he feels it’s time for the district to begin looking at opening their own virtual school. “Our young people...[More]
SPECIAL NOTICE: Kansas case, if filed, remains sealed - Jun. 3, 2026
Recent posts and shares on social media are claiming that the Kansas Attorney Generals Office has filed charges in the State of Kansas against Damon Leonard in connection with the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula. As of this morning, the case, if filed, remains sealed under Kansas law K.S.A....[More]
Public asks for Pleasanton Council to calm themselves - Jun. 3, 2026
Snyder reappointed police chief 4-0. Monday’s Pleasanton Council meeting began with the council hearing from BG Consultants engineer Jason Hoskinson concerning a bid received to demolish the current water plant roof and reconstruct it with steel and a metal roof. Though only one...[More]
Deadline for filing closes - Jun. 3, 2026
At 12 p.m. on Monday, June 1, the deadline to file for public office closed. Linn County has several positions up for election this year, from precinct committeeman and committeewoman to District 1 Commissioner along with several state and federal offices. Those filed as of Tuesday morning, June 2,...[More]
Commissioners get update on Cabin 6 remodel at Park and Marina - Jun. 3, 2026
During the June 1 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Jason Hightower and Jim Johnson heard from Linn County Park and Marina Manager Sheri Loveland regarding the recent remodel of Cabin 6. Showing various photos to commissioners, Loveland highlighted changes to the cabin due to remodel and showed the...[More]
BREAKING NEWS: Leonard sentenced in Missouri case - May. 29, 2026
Damon B. Leonard, with defense attorney Harold Trull made an appearance in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court on Friday, May 29 for what was slated to be a sentencing hearing following the guilty plea given in open court previously on May 22, 2026. When court proceedings began it was noted that...[More]
