HAPPY THANKSGIVING! - Nov. 25, 2020
Just a reminder that our offices are closed from 12 p.m. (Noon) today through the weekend. We will see you all on Monday morning, Nov. 30, at 8 a.m. Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!...[More]
Commissioners vote 2-1 to opt county out of new mask order - Nov. 25, 2020
Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order 20-68 will require face-coverings to be worn inside public spaces, health care facilities, in line for public transportation and outdoors where social distancing is not possible. The mandate goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. In her second...[More]
SPECIAL: FBI seeking information in cold case investigation - Nov. 25, 2020
The FBI continues to seek information regarding the 2004 suspicious death of Alonzo Brooks in La Cygne, Kansas. The investigation into this cold case was initiated in 2019 and a reward of up to $100,000 for information was announced at a press conference on June 11, 2020. During this investigation,...[More]
SPECIAL: Linn County COVID-19 Cases Rising and Staffing Shortage; Causing Delays in Contact - Nov. 20, 2020
Linn County COVID-19 Cases Rising and Staffing Shortage; Causing Delays in Contact PLEASANTON, KS – Linn County is experiencing a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. A provisional count up to 11/10/2020 indicates that over 165 total cases have been reported. On Wednesday,...[More]
SPECIAL: - Nov. 19, 2020
The Mound City Community Thanksgiving Church Service has been canceled due to an increase in Covid-19 cases. ...[More]
Justice Center update - Nov. 18, 2020
Bill Matlock with River City Construction reported to the Linn County Commissioners that they will see a bit of a lag on the Linn County Justice Center in Mound City as they finish up with utility providers on working to get utility poles and lines moved as needed. Matlock noted he needs to meet with...[More]
Cannon named recipient of Kansas Association of Mappers award - Nov. 18, 2020
The Kansas Association of Mappers (KAM) Prestigious Cartographer/ GIS Professional Award is presented annually to the KAM member who has distinguished his or her self through cartographic and/or GIS achievements. The award is presented to the member who has made an outstanding contribution to...[More]
Light Up Pleasanton Festival and Parade of Lights now just parade - Nov. 18, 2020
What has come to be a great holiday festival in the city of Pleasanton has been changed to fit the current pandemic. City Administrator Erica Kern said the Light Up Pleasanton Festival’s Parade of Lights will continue as planned at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, but the festival will be canceled...[More]
Pleasanton diversion fees to increase - Nov. 18, 2020
Beginning Jan. 1, anyone asking for a diversion in Pleasanton will see added costs. City Administrator Erica Kern laid out the plan to the City Council at their regular Monday meeting asking for an additional $5 fee to go to the Angel Tree Christmas project and $20 additional to go to Olive’s Hope...[More]
La Cygne Community Thanksgiving canceled for 2020 - Nov. 18, 2020
With COVID-19 numbers climbing in the county and concerns about social distancing, those in charge of the La Cygne Community Thanksgiving Dinner took a step back and decided to cancel this year’s dinner in hopes of keeping everyone healthy. “We didn’t have the use of the school this...[More]
