Pleasanton approves 3% water, sewer increase - Oct. 18, 2017
The city of Pleasanton approved an increase in water and sewer rates during the City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 16.City Administrator Erica Kern noted that the increase was scheduled to be at the council’s discretion, and the members present approved it on a 3-0 vote. Council member Jake Mattingley...[More]
KwiKom makes proposal to bring internet service to Pleasanton - Oct. 11, 2017
Key personnel from JMZ Corp. were on hand during the Monday, Oct. 2, Pleasanton City Council meeting to offer a proposal that would give the residents of Pleasanton and the local area another option for internet services.Zachary Peres, vice president of JMZ Corp. dba KwiKom Communications, spoke to the...[More]
McNabb determined competent to stand trial - Oct. 11, 2017
David McNabb and his attorney, Edward Battitori appeared in Linn County District Court on Thursday, Oct. 5, along with State Assistant Attorney General Jessica Domme who is prosecuting the case.The matter set before the court was a competency hearing based on a report filed by Brian Cook, with Southeast...[More]
USD#344 comes in $1 million under bond amount - Oct. 11, 2017
Robby Manthei, project manager for Nabholz Construction, met with the board of USD#344 Monday night and voiced the short punch list his firm is working on to complete the $9 million bond issue for the district.Café and classroom work, canopies for the front of the school, ceiling tile, paint and...[More]
County road district consolidation information - Oct. 4, 2017
With the change in the Linn County Road and Bridge Department structure, where it is one department and no longer three districts, we have adjusted the phone system accordingly. All Road and Bridge phone calls will now function through one phone number, 913-795-2229. This phone number is now the primary...[More]
Judge sets separate election day hearings for 3 La Cygne men - Oct. 4, 2017
Next appearances for three La Cygne men charged primarily with sex-related crimes have been set for Nov. 7 in Linn County District Court.Judge Terri L. Johnson, 6th Kansas Judicial District, conducted “no go” preliminary hearings for all three men Sept. 26 in Linn County District Court.At...[More]
Fabcon to expand; Snowhill Rock equipment on auction block - Oct. 4, 2017
Good news for Linn County came in the form of expansion at Fabcon, and the bad news was that Snowhill Rock Co. has ceased business, the land has gone back to the bank and assets are being sold. Economic Development Director Dennis Arnold told the County Commissioners that large excavators used in large...[More]
Razo, Stevens court dates set in Miami County murder case - Sep. 27, 2017
Nichole Razo, of Parker, and Kevin Stevens, formerly of Pleasanton and La Cygne, are each set to appear in Miami County Court in October on charges stemming from an investigation into the murder of Heather Briggs.Briggs was found deceased at approximately 2 a.m. July 21, when Miami County deputies responded...[More]
Linn Valley man killed in Miami County wreck - Sep. 27, 2017
Harold Dean Pease, age 83, Linn Valley, was killed Thursday, Sept. 21, in a two-car collision that left two others injured.At approximately 7:25 p.m., Pease and his passenger, Norma Pease, were in his 2012 Toyota Prius stopped at the intersection of Baptiste Drive and 311th Street. To see the full...[More]
La Cygne to seek bids for sewer CCTV scope - Sep. 26, 2017
La Cygne will seek requests for proposals (RFPs) to scope their city’s wastewater system lines.The 4-0 vote last Wednesday, Sept. 20, with Jake Fleming absent, came after hearing an updated closed caption television (CCTV) price range and receiving assurances that the city is not obliged to accept...[More]
