Pleasanton council looks at sidewalk options for 6th Street - Jun. 21, 2017
The Pleasanton City Council discussed the letting of bids for the sidewalk on Sixth Street during their meeting on Monday, June 19.The discussion soon turned to how to cross the tracks with the sidewalk. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the...[More]
USD 362 adds to high school curriculum - Jun. 21, 2017
Unified School District 362 approved three course additions to the Prairie View High School curriculum at its monthly meeting on June 12.The new classes are a summer Leadership and Law Academy offering for one-half credit and full-year credit courses in Focus intervention and a companion Scholars in...[More]
Commission okays RFQ step in new jail study - Jun. 21, 2017
Linn County’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request for qualification (RFQ) – a next step in its new jail feasibility – at its regular meeting Monday.In making the motion, Mike Page said an RFQ essentially allows companies to submit a price “to check out their...[More]
New Clock in Park - Jun. 21, 2017
Pleasanton Public Works Superintendent Joe Whitaker watches as the new clock is installed in General Pleasonton Park on Main Street on Tuesday morning, June 20. The post clock, which was made by the Verdin Co., of Ohio, was donated by Mary Lynn Sylvester-Bell and Kenton Bell as their contribution...[More]
Parker council passes formal sales tax exchange resolution - Jun. 14, 2017
Parker’s City Council last Thursday formally endorsed a 1-percent sales tax exchange question for the Nov. 7 general election ballot.Approved unanimously on Lance Burroughs’ motion and Ryan Sobba’s second, Mayor Wayne Burk said the measure will now be sent to Gary Thompson, city attorney,...[More]
Road district consolidation public focus again - Jun. 14, 2017
The County Commissioners again heard from residents of Road District 2 when Larry Bogan and son Loren spoke out against the road district consolidation that has been discussed for the last few weeks. Larry Bogan commented, “I’m getting representation on my taxes. I’m opposed to redistricting...[More]
Mid-America Nutrition asked to price full-meal delivery program - Jun. 14, 2017
Senior meals are not ending – only the way they are distributed to senior centers may be changing if the county gets a favorable figure from Mid-America Nutrition. MAN Director Martha Hagedorn-Krass met with the County Commissioners to ask for the yearly $54,500 budget, at which discussion turned...[More]
Public, county officials powwow road redistricting - Jun. 7, 2017
After two hours of sometimes contentious discussion, Linn County Commissioners and more than a dozen Road District 2 patrons agreed that a more specific public plan is necessary before proceeding with a possible consolidation of road districts.At the County Commission’s May 30 weekly meeting, Vicki...[More]
Commissioners hear from 2nd jail architect group - Jun. 7, 2017
Architect Jeff Lane of TreanorHL, architectural firm for Anderson County jail, visited with the County Commission Monday letting them know that his firm is interested in becoming a resource for them in their mission to explore possibly building a new jail.Lane recounted that this year Linn County already...[More]
Safety first for PELPateers - Jun. 7, 2017
As the new session of Summer PELP begins at the Pleasanton Elementary School amid mass construction and remodeling, safety is of the utmost concern.In an effort to keep those students who are attending Summer PELP safe, staff members have organized a drop-off/pickup system for parents and caregivers...[More]
