Commissioners in agreement over Linn County Justice Center and Sheriff’s Office location, phase plan - Jul. 11, 2018
The County Commissioners were provided with dimension-accurate draft plans of what, after two community input meetings, was the direction that most fit the location, size and potentially a budget for the new Linn County Justice Center and Sheriff’s Office (LCJC&SO). The first location...[More]
Commissioners approve wind tower conditional use permit - Jul. 5, 2018
E.ON Climate & Renewables was approved to erect a 60 meter (approximately 180 ft.) wind tower to gather wind data over the next two years by the commissioners Monday.Linn County Planning and Zoning Administrator Andy Mayhugh told the commissioners that the presented plan conforms to the comprehensive...[More]
La Cygne city leaders hear bid specs to be advertised - Jul. 4, 2018
Treatment plant renovations will complete water project In preparation for this month’s planned advertising for bids to renovate their water treatment plant, La Cygne’s City Council heard an engineer’s summary of specifications at a special meeting last Wednesday, June...[More]
Judgment in Thoele, Peckman civil case paid, bond released - Jul. 4, 2018
Following a jury trial held Feb. 9, 2017, in the Linn County District Court, plaintiffs Jeffrey and Sheila Thoele were awarded $324,018.98 from defendant Burl W. Peckman. rn According to court documents filed Feb. 22, 2017, plaintiffs Jeff and Sheila Thoele asked for prejudgment interest....[More]
Two Wyandotte deputies laid to rest - Jun. 27, 2018
‘Walking the Point’ epitomizes their service Shots fired, “10-60,” officer down – described by Deputy Max Sybrant, Wyandotte County president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 40, as “when time stopped and everyone stepped up, not knowing who...[More]
Approved basement contract gets joint home construction classroom underway - Jun. 27, 2018
With last week’s approval of a basement contract, a new high school vocational construction design classroom is now a reality. At a Prairie View Unified School District 362 board of education special meeting last Thursday, the district awarded Fred Noel Construction, La Cygne, a $60,068...[More]
2018 Ride for Grady’s Kids set for July 7 - Jun. 27, 2018
The Grady’s Kids bike run is set for Saturday, July 7, with registration beginning at 10 a.m. at the Blues Bar and Grill on Kansas Highway 52 in La Cygne with kickstands up at 11 a.m. Registration fees are $20 per person, $35 per couple or $40 for the party bus. A new feature this year is online...[More]
USD 362 to offer midday preschool busing - Jun. 20, 2018
BY TONY FURSE LINN COUNTY NEWS NEWSPAPERSRME@YAHOO.COM Midday busing will be offered to Prairie View Unified School District 362 preschoolers for this upcoming school year. On a 5-1 vote, with Chuck Dunlop dissenting and Nicolas Philpott absent, the district’s board of education...[More]
Court sets Huggins preliminary hearing - Jun. 20, 2018
A consolidated afternoon preliminary hearing has been set for a former Linn County sheriff’s deputy and Pleasanton school resource officer. The two cases filed against David Allen Huggins, La Cygne, will be heard at 1:30 p.m. July 17 in Linn County District Court. To see the full article, check...[More]
Jail feasibility study brings community members together - Jun. 20, 2018
Two gatherings were held on Monday, June 18, in Mound City to garner community and elected officials’ thoughts on the feasibility of building a new jail complex. After hearing from the Linn County District Court staff and elected officials, the County Commissioners gathered for an evening...[More]
