La Cygne expects to award water tower bid next week - Jul. 12, 2017
La Cygne’s City Council last week finalized bid specifications in preparation for next week’s bid letting and probable contractor award for a new 100,000-gallon pedesphere water tower.Those were among agenda items concerning the current $3.3-million water system improvement project discussed...[More]
Linn Valley ambulance not feasible at this point - Jul. 12, 2017
Hopes of putting a staffed ambulance at Linn Valley were put on hold Monday at the County Commission meeting as research by AMR showed it would not be the best use of dollars due to a lower call volume.Mayor Jeanne Dwyer commented that AMR did an analysis of ambulance services for staffing and vehicle...[More]
Bruce Holt announces intent to retire - Jul. 12, 2017
After 38 years working at the Linn County Park, Manager Bruce Holt is calling it quits July 31.Holt told the commissioners the news Monday morning and said, “It has been a really good job,” at which the commissioners responded that he would be missed.To see the full article, check out this...[More]
Breaking news: Heat index on the rise - Jul. 7, 2017
Heat indices are expected to rise to the 100 degree mark and above at the beginning of next week as temperatures rise and humidity levels increase. A cold front moving into the area today will bring a rise to heat index values throughout the weekend as the warming trend begins on Sunday. Temperatures are...[More]
Overnight microburst leaves damage in Pleasanton area - Jul. 5, 2017
In the early hours of Friday, June 30, a storm that came through Linn County brought with it a small microburst in the Pleasanton area, which left several trees damaged around town and a garage structure scattered across the neighboring field. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of...[More]
Linn Valley officials ask Commission for part-time EMT Mayor, council will draw up plan with AMR for consideration - Jul. 5, 2017
Linn County commissioners will consider a Linn Valley proposal to be coordinated with American Medical Response (AMR) to increase their community’s emergency medical technician (EMT) staffing, with a possible decision by next Monday’s 9 a.m. regular weekly meeting. To see the full article,...[More]
Commission hears salary comparison of elected offices - Jul. 5, 2017
Linn County Commissioners heard a comparison of elected officials’ salaries at their regular meeting Monday. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
Pleasanton blood drive to benefit local patients July 3 - Jun. 28, 2017
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Community Blood Center (CBC) is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the Kansas City region. CBC will conduct a life-saving blood drive on Monday, July 3, 1-6 p.m. All presenting donors will receive two Royals Game...[More]
Weis case set for late October jury trial Judge establishes Sept. 15 deadline for pre-trial motions - Jun. 28, 2017
An Oct. 26-27 trial by jury has been set in the case of Timothy Weis, retired Prairie View High principal. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
Few budget increases – mill levy could hold or decrease Jail, county attorney budgets show biggest increase - Jun. 28, 2017
It was no surprise that the largest budget increase of all county departments so far was the Linn County sheriff’s, expected to increase in 2018 by $332,828 – an increase attributable to a much larger prisoner population and subsequent farm-out costs. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
