SPECIAL: Boil Water Advisory rescinded for City of Linn Valley, Linn Co. - Jun. 16, 2020
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Linn Valley, located in Linn County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine...[More]
SPECIAL U.S. Attorney, FBI Announce $100,000 Reward in Cold Case - Jun. 11, 2020
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for the death of Alonzo Brooks. Brooks’ body was found in a creek in La Cygne, Kan., on May 1, 2004. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister and FBI Special...[More]
Tanglewood residents fight gate card shutoffs, no accessibility for family - Jun. 10, 2020
The inheritance of two lots at Tanglewood Lakes led to more than just land ownership for one Linn County resident as she fights the Lake Owners Association (LOA) for the ability to come and go from her property. Eva Riojas said that her rights are being violated after she inherited the lots, did a title...[More]
Linn County, Pleasanton each receive $132,000 grant for economic development - Jun. 10, 2020
Good news for 66 cities and counties was received last week as $9 million was awarded in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds with Linn County and Pleasanton both receiving $132,000. Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower said that the Kansas Department...[More]
County moves to Phase 3 of Ad Astra reopening plan - Jun. 10, 2020
Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Barlet met with the County Commissioners Monday and reported that as of Friday, June 5, Gov. Laura Kelly indicated that criteria had been met for Kansas to move into Phase 3 of the Ad Astra plan to reopen. He outlined that Phase 3 increased mass gathering numbers...[More]
County reopening more to public with Ad Astra plan - Jun. 3, 2020
Last week Gov. Laura Kelly left the decision of reopening the state from the COVID-19 shutdown to each individual county, and the Linn County Board of Health comprised of the Linn County Commissioners convened Monday to first approve fireworks sales for July 4 and, second, to discuss further reopening...[More]
Justice Center project put on hold after $20.6M price tag Sales tax estimated more than enough to carry project - Jun. 3, 2020
After hearing a $20.6 million price to build the Linn County Law Enforcement and Judicial Center (Justice Center) last week, with a basement and the Government Center deleted, the County Commissioners issued a letter to project architect Goldberg Group Architects and construction manager River City Construction...[More]
Filing closes; ballot set for August primary - Jun. 3, 2020
Primary election choices for Linn County voters are set following Monday’s noon filing deadline. The Aug. 4 county ballot will feature a contested primary for both major parties for Linn County sheriff, along with three other contested Republican primaries. Kevin J. Friend, Republican incumbent...[More]
Justice Center priced at $20.6 million, no Government Admin. Center Topic tabled - May. 27, 2020
Holding a special meeting Thursday, May 21, the County Commissioners discussed the Linn County Justice Center and the cost the construction management team River City Construction came up with after receiving electrical bids. After a large increase in electrical bids, the commissioners opted to rebid...[More]
SPECIAL: Notice to the people of Linn County: - May. 27, 2020
The County Commission and the Local Health Officer of Linn County, Kan., were recently the defendants in a Federal Lawsuit initiated by two Linn County residents and the Kansas Justice Institute, a law firm heavily involved in seeking out publicity through taking on high profile litigation around...[More]
