SPECIAL REPORT: Leonard enters guilty plea in Missouri case - May. 28, 2026
Damon B. Leonard, who was charged in Bates County, Mo., in December of 2025 with abandonment of a corpse, a class E felony punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine, entered a plea of guilty in open court on Friday, May 22. The case stemmed from events that took place in Linn...[More]
Commissioners hear from Clearway attorney on transmission moratorium - May. 27, 2026
During the meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, the commissioners heard from Melissa Vancrum with Rouse, Frets, White, Goss Law Firm, Leawood, Kan., who spoke during public comment regarding the moratorium that commissioners opted to put in place during last week’s meeting. Vancrum stated that the...[More]
USD 346 hears changes to handbook language, truancies - May. 27, 2026
During the USD 346 meeting on May 18 the board heard from elementary level principal Russ Hermreck who gave a brief update on truancy policies in the handbook. Hermreck spoke to the board on changes to the handbook and then asked Assistant Principal Pete Proctor to explain a new portion in the handbook...[More]
Pleasanton Council hears request for housing development - May. 27, 2026
During public comment Monday May 18, the Pleasanton City Council heard from Connor Hecke, owner of Mine Creek Feed Mill, who told the council he’d like to put in a new housing development at 21181 E. 975th Place in Pleasanton. He said the five-acres would hold several houses and he broached the...[More]
Pleasanton Council called out for lack of transparency, executive sessions - May. 20, 2026
Following an hour and one-half of executive sessions two weeks ago, the Pleasanton Council heard from frustrated, angry citizens concerning lack of transparency and ‘behind closed doors dealings.’ Greg Stogsdill spoke to the council and said, “I’m concerned how the council blind-sided...[More]
Commissioners set high voltage lines moratorium - May. 20, 2026
Commissioner Alison Hamilton took time during the May 18 meeting to address concerns she has in regards to the possibility of incoming high voltage transmission lines coming into the county from Missouri, where the Clearwater solar project was approved. She explained that the lines are currently allowed...[More]
Chief explains Pleasanton police budget concerns - May. 20, 2026
Pleasanton Police Chief Tristan Snyder was not appointed police chief after 13 years as chief of the Pleasanton Police Department on a 3-2 vote May 4. No reason was given by the council for the dismissal of the chief, that, as he stated, was despite no reprimands or issues with job performance. Council...[More]
Commissioners hire Economic Development Services Director - May. 13, 2026
During the meeting held on Monday, May 11, the Linn County Commissioners entered into a 15-minute executive session for personnel matters for the purposes of interviewing for the Economic Development Services position. Following the session a motion was made to hire Ashlee Allen on a part-time basis...[More]
USD 344 board sees gym floor design - May. 13, 2026
The board of USD 344 met Monday night and saw new renderings of artwork that will adorn the high school gymnasium. Superintendent Don Epps shared drawings and said that namely, there will be one color of blue, rather than five like currently colors the gym. He said the bleachers, padding, scoreboard...[More]
Mound City hears from McLiney on bond probability - May. 13, 2026
Mound City hears from McLiney on bond probability By BARBARA PROFFITT Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Joey McLiney, McLiney and Co., spoke with the Mound City council during the May 5 meeting about financing options for the proposed utility building at 302 S. 7th Street....[More]
