Pleasanton water plant looks at potential $4-$6 million replacement - Jan. 28, 2026
Building and system in disrepair The Pleasanton Council met Tuesday night in regular session and moved the meeting to the water plant so the council could tour the building. The tour occurred after insurance adjustor Travis Needham was asked to look at the roof for possible replacement. Needham’s...[More]
La Cygne City Council approves several motions - Jan. 28, 2026
The La Cygne city council met Wednesday, Jan. 21 where Mayor Debra Wilson expressed thanks to all who came to the KORA/KOMA training held that weekend. Chief Zachary Mathies reported on the radar signs mentioning past complaints of speeding on Fourth Street. He said the speed limit on Querry Road...[More]
Pleasanton employees call out hostility from council - Jan. 28, 2026
City employees from Public Works, City Animal Control, Parks, the clerk’s department and others approached the council Tuesday night to voice frustration with how they feel they are being treated by the council and certain members of the council. Deputy City Clerk Candy Houtman spoke for the majority...[More]
County commissioners hear request to update FMLA policy - Jan. 28, 2026
With Commissioner Alison Hamilton, District 2, attending by Zoom, the commissioners met on Monday, Jan. 26, and heard from Health Department Director Amanda Snyder who spoke on FMLA, in specific, paid leave for pregnancy and delivery, noting that the current policy dates back to 2016. Snyder then outlined...[More]
Pleasanton Council appointment again draws heated discussion - Jan. 28, 2026
45-day rule for council appointment could prompt special election After the last Pleasanton Council meeting where the council voted Ron Miller was unfit to serve, Mayor Mathew Young appointed John Bowley – with the Councilman Kenny Stark motioning the candidate was unfit. That motion...[More]
SPECIAL: Pleasanton water plant looks at potential $4-$6 million replacement - Jan. 21, 2026
Building and system in disrepair By JACKIE TAYLOR Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com The Pleasanton Council met Tuesday night in regular session and moved the meeting to the water plant so the council could tour the building. The tour occurred after insurance adjustor...[More]
Linn Valley swears in new mayor, councilman - Jan. 21, 2026
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, with newly elected Mayor Lister Potter presiding and all council members present. Potter and newly elected Council Member Curtis Coffman took their oath of office administered by City Clerk Mendi Cyr. The meeting...[More]
Commissioners table discussion on vicious dog law - Jan. 21, 2026
During the Jan. 20 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners discussed the county’s vicious dog ordinance. County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta noted that she needs time to review the codes and ordinances currently in place before recommendations can be made in regards to any upgrades or changes. She...[More]
Linn County P&Z approves substation rezoning - Jan. 21, 2026
Approves and tables more rezoning and a CUP Three items, including conditional use permits (CUP) and rezoning were discussed last Tuesday by the Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission, the first concerning the construction of a new substation south of the La Cygne Power Plant. Melissa...[More]
Jayhawk board receives updates from counselors, principals - Jan. 21, 2026
Members of the USD 346 school board met on Monday, Jan. 12, for their regular monthly meeting. The board received a best practice report from elementary counselor Denise Umphenour and high school student improvement services provider Stephanie Nichols. Umphenour shared with the board that she...[More]
