USD 346 potential $10 million bond issue discussed - Mar. 4, 2026
The USD 346 Board of Education held a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, to discuss options for renovating the science suite at Jayhawk Linn along with several other items. The meeting began with discussing a timeline, with HVAC and plumbing kicking things off and a pre-construction meeting set...[More]
SPECIAL - PUBLIC NOTICE LINN COUNTY, KANSAS PLANNING & ZONING BOARD - Mar. 3, 2026
Published in the Linn County News, February 25 and March 4, 2026 (08-2tc) PUBLIC NOTICE LINN COUNTY, KANSAS PLANNING & ZONING BOARD Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Linn County Planning & Zoning Board on March 10, 2026 has been...[More]
Pleasanton contracts with engineer for water plant roof - Feb. 25, 2026
Begins exploration for new back-up water source After a preliminary walk-through by engineers from BG Consulting, engineer Jason Hoskinson brought a comprehensive plan to the Pleasanton City Council last Tuesday night concerning options to reroof the water plant, build new and seek alternative water...[More]
La Cygne Council approves property purchase - Feb. 25, 2026
The La Cygne City Council held its second regular meeting of the month on Feb. 18. Mayor Debra Wilson began by asking City Clerk Jodi Wade to discuss recent contact with KMGA (Kansas municipal gas agency). They made contact to review the gas supply agreement and pricing; she also referenced the...[More]
Commissioners discuss future of economic development - Feb. 25, 2026
During the meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, the Linn County Commissioners discussed various aspects of the Economic Development program; County Clerk Chasity Ware noted she had received several queries regarding grant programs previously available through the county. County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta commented...[More]
Linn County Planning Commission approves Thies motorcycle CUP - Feb. 18, 2026
The Linn County Planning Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 10 to discuss a conditional use permit (CUP) submitted by Eric and Emily Thies several months ago to run a motorcycle training business, and occasional races, on their property located south of the power plant. Planning Commission Chair Hal Aggers...[More]
Governor Kelly issues state of disaster emergency for wildland fires - Feb. 18, 2026
Red flag warning issued Tuesday - Thursday! Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11:48 a.m. due to an extended period of dangerous fire weather and the potential for extreme fire spread from Tuesday through Thursday. This declaration allows...[More]
Parker City Council awards roofing bid - Feb. 18, 2026
The Parker City Council held its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12. Police Chief Chris Lee reported he had three applicants for the part-time position and would be making a determination soon. The council received two bids for the City Hall roof replacement project. The cutoff date for bids...[More]
Commissioners receive update on large-scale culvert project - Feb. 18, 2026
This week’s meeting of the Linn County Commissioners was moved to Tuesday in recognition of the federal holiday. During the meeting the commissioners heard from Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton who reported on the project involving multiple over-sized culverts on CR-1095. Walton stated...[More]
SPECIAL: City to retain engineer in water plant roof compromise - Feb. 13, 2026
The Pleasanton City Council held a special meeting last Wednesday over concern of the condition of the roof covering the water plant. After the council meeting held Monday, Feb. 9, and word was heard that the roof could collapse if snow, wind, or other event put weight on the compromised entity, Jason...[More]
