Prescott Country View Nursing Home asks for assistance from county - Mar. 28, 2018
Some of the board of Prescott Country View Nursing Home (PCVNH) including Chairwoman Barbara Peine, Fritz Norbury and office manager Kim Owens met with the County Commissioners Monday to inform them of financial issues affecting the nursing home.Peine said, “We’re asking for help. We need...[More]
To the Voters and Citizens of Linn County: - Mar. 28, 2018
This Commission is keenly aware of the ongoing conflict between the County Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Department. We have made numerous efforts to quietly encourage a settlement of the differences between the agencies and their leaders. We have written them letters, met with them...[More]
10 cases of measles identified, 1 in Linn County 11 possible exposure points - Mar. 21, 2018
A single case of measles has resulted in ten other cases in Johnson, Miami and Linn counties.The first case was reported from a daycare in Johnson County, and since then seven other Johnson County residents, one Miami County resident and one Linn County residents have been identified as having measles....[More]
County attorney, sheriff at odds - Mar. 21, 2018
County attorney: Sheriff’s office loses more evidence, needs body camsSheriff: Lack of communication with county attorney, deputies trained to KLETC standardsThe county’s desire for tougher law enforcement and a change in the county attorney’s office brought big changes – and...[More]
School board directs architect study for Prairie View High improvements - Mar. 21, 2018
With no objections, the Unified School District 362 board of education has endorsed a study with its architect for building improvements to Prairie View High.At its regular monthly meeting March 12, Rex Bollinger, district superintendent, was directed to meet with Hansen Design Architects, LLC, Topeka.Based...[More]
Commissioners contemplate possible Blue Mound wind farm - Mar. 14, 2018
Anyone driving west on I-70 is familiar with the sight of wind farms. Linn County could become more familiar with the sight as the Linn County Commissioners were approached to allow research to begin for the purpose of building a wind farm on up to 30,000 acres surrounding Blue Mound.Garrett Ketchen,...[More]
Driver air-lifted following one-vehicle accident - Mar. 14, 2018
A one-vehicle accident on Robertson Road on Monday, March 12, resulted in the driver being taken by helicopter to Research Medical Center.Daren J. Shackelford, age 31 of Joplin, Mo., was traveling southbound on Robertson Road north of Kansas Highway 152 when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a...[More]
Shields accepts La Cygne council nomination - Mar. 14, 2018
Esther E. Shields is a La Cygne City Council member after all.At the council’s regular meeting last Wednesday, March 7, Shields accepted Mayor Robert Sullivan’s nomination and the council’s 4-0 approval. Jerome Mitzner motioned to approve the nomination, with Keith Stoker seconding.Shields’...[More]
USD 344 student arrested following reports of threats - Mar. 7, 2018
On Friday afternoon, March 2, several students reported to administration at the Pleasanton schools that a student was making comments about plans to shoot up the school.Pleasanton police officers were called to the school. The student was taken into custody, and several students made statements.“We...[More]
Commission approves CUP for compactor at Tanglewood - Mar. 7, 2018
During the March 5 meeting, the County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 18-013 approving a conditional use permit (CUP) for a compactor at Tanglewood Lakes. The commissioners approved the CUP at last week’s meeting but rescinded the action because the 15-day waiting period had not...[More]
