Pleasanton City Council denies appointment to police chief, city attorney, city administrator - May. 6, 2026
Following public comment from Pleasanton Public Works employee, James Eastwood, concerning the council “making his job hard,” the council added several executive sessions for non-elected personnel to the agenda. The meeting that began Monday at 6 p.m. ran to just before 10 p.m., the second...[More]
Commissioners hear ISO rating concerns - May. 6, 2026
Calls for reinstatement of fire board During the May 4 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners, with Commissioner Alison Hamilton in attendance via video, heard from Tom Kemper once again regarding the county’s ISO rating and a possible regression to a higher classification at the end of...[More]
Commissioners appoint interim fire chief and emergency management coordinator - Apr. 29, 2026
With Commissioner Jim Johnson and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta attending via telephone, the commissioners briefly discussed whether to appoint an interim Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator or post for the position(s) due to the recent resignation of Randy Hegwald from both departments....[More]
Commissioners question department heads on April 13 storms - Apr. 29, 2026
During the meeting on Monday, April 27, the commissioners met with several department heads to hear reports on departmental actions during and after the tornadic storms that hit portions of Linn County on April 13. The discussion included Linn County Sheriff James Akes, Linn County Public Works Administrator...[More]
Pleasanton City Administrator announces retirement Aug. 3 - Apr. 29, 2026
Pleasanton’s Monday, April 20, council meeting lasted well into the night after discussing a dock grant, see separate story, and several other items. At the end of the meeting, Mayor Mathew Young read a letter announcing City Administrator Becky Hegwald’s retirement effective Aug. 3. The...[More]
Linn Valley discussed storm shelters - Apr. 29, 2026
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present. The meeting began with new City Council Member Shannon Smith being sworn in by City Clerk Mendi Cyr. This was followed by the Pledge of...[More]
Couple survives home destruction from EF1 tornado - Apr. 22, 2026
Weather forecasts were pretty accurate concerning potential severe storms hitting the region Monday, April 13; damage across the county proved that right. At approximately 7:40 p.m., the first storm watch issued by the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was released sending spotters into the storm...[More]
Questions asked following storms that hit county - Apr. 22, 2026
During the meeting on April 20, Linn County Rural Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Randy Hegwald asked for commissioners to approve resolution 2026-10, a proclamation for the county to be declared an emergency disaster site. Commissioners approved the resolution as requested. Hegwald...[More]
Commissioners hear several items from Planning and Zoning - Apr. 22, 2026
Denies rezoning request for Youth Front During the April 20 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Planning and Zoning director Jennifer Cummings regarding several items for action. The first one presented was a request from Youth Front to rezone a portion of their property, in particular...[More]
La Cygne council hears report on blighted structure - Apr. 22, 2026
The La Cygne council heard a report on Wednesday evening regarding a structure within the city that was not habitable. The report was given on an incident at a residence in the city that had recently had a fire and it was noted there had been other fires at that site. It was stated in the investigation...[More]
