FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Feb. 12, 2020
On Feb. 10, 2020, the County Commissioners released a statement, created behind closed doors, in response to my request for input on hiring an Assistant County Attorney. The County Attorney Office has full authority to hire whoever it deems necessary to fulfill the duties of the office. I appreciate...[More]
Feb. 10 letter from the County Commissioners to C.A. James Brun - Feb. 12, 2020
Re: Budget issues Dear Mr. Brun: Thank you for your presentation to the Commission on Monday, Jan. 27, regarding the need in your office for an assistant prosecutor. The commissioners agree with you that as an elected official, you have the authority to staff your office as you see fit. We...[More]
Letter to County Attorney prompts open meeting question to commissioners - Feb. 12, 2020
The County Commissioners opened their Monday meeting with a request by County Counselor Gary Thompson to immediately go into executive session for a legal matter for 10 minutes. After they reconvened, Thompson said that the commissioners had him prepare a letter to address the request...[More]
USD 362 sets public meetings to explain bond proposal - Feb. 12, 2020
At Monday’s Prairie View Unified School District 362 board of education monthly meeting, Rex Bollinger, Ed.D., district superintendent, updated members on the April 7 bond election for $7.5 million for construction and renovation at Prairie View High. He said that three...[More]
Mound City discusses law enforcement center alley - Feb. 5, 2020
Linn County Counselor Gary Thompson met with the City Council of Mound City Monday night to discuss the alley located north of the Courthouse Annex on Third and Main streets. Thompson referenced last month’s council meeting where the council discussed lack of knowledge...[More]
USD 362 April 7 bond issue - Feb. 5, 2020
On Jan. 22 the Prairie View USD 362 board of education approved a resolution to call a bond election and submit to the voters of the district the following: Shall Unified School District No. 362, Linn County, Kansas (Prairie View), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not...[More]
County names winners of Biggest Loser competition - Feb. 5, 2020
Individuals employed by Linn County began a competition six months ago to see who could lose the most weight in six months time. Last year this competition was open only to county employees. This year it was open to all county employees in addition to their family members...[More]
Resident questions council on condemnation demolition order - Feb. 5, 2020
The Pleasanton City Council heard from resident Cheryl McGaugh during its meeting on Monday, Feb. 3, in regard to a condemnation order set by the council on Jan. 6 giving McGaugh 30 days to remove a fence at 809 Main St. that is not in compliance with city codes. When given the...[More]
Linn County Crimestoppers reestablished - Jan. 29, 2020
Following an almost five-year hiatus, the Linn County Crimestoppers organization has been reestablished with new board members and renewed energy. A meeting was held last week where Richard Nuzum was voted president, Kimberly Herring treasurer, Rocky Beltz secretary and Jackie...[More]
Progress on moving county departments for building project continues - Jan. 29, 2020
Following a report by County Sheriff Kevin Friend at the Monday County Commission meeting on 34 total inmates in custody with 19 in-house, he said he and County Clerk David Lamb met with River City Construction representatives about deconstruction of the sheriff’s office,...[More]
