Legislators discuss school block grants, finance formula hearings at informal meeting - Dec. 16, 2015
A $61 million school-funding disparity. That was the “surprise” that convinced 12th District state senator Caryn Tyson, R-Parker, to cast her vote in favor of the two-year K-12 education block-grant funding system last March.Those were among the items discussed at an informal meeting of state...[More]
USD#344 board selects project for possible bond issue - Dec. 16, 2015
The Pleasanton school board of education met with Hollis and Miller representatives Keegan Jackson and Michelle Chavey Monday evening to review possible projects for the district. Jackson shared four project options with the board, reviewing each project and estimated costs in detail. The potential projects...[More]
New La Cygne ordinance makes statutory election change official - Dec. 9, 2015
La Cygne has officially adopted a new charter ordinance changing the dates for its city elections.On a unanimous vote, the city council Dec. 1 voted to move its general city election from the first Tuesday in April of odd-numbered years to the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of odd-numbered...[More]
Weekend fire called in by passerby - Dec. 9, 2015
Three Linn County fire stations were called to the scene of a blaze last Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m. that Deputy Chief Dee Horttor said began after a wood stove near the block building caught the roof on fire. Horttor said a passerby on 7 Hwy. near 2100 Rd. saw the blaze and called it in. Parker,...[More]
Wild hogs shot near Blue Mound - Dec. 9, 2015
Feral hog populations continue to appear in Southeast Kansas. Linn County resident Dusty Rhynerson experienced that firsthand when he encountered a herd of hogs while hunting on his neighbor’s property near Blue Mound Dec. 2.“I was deer hunting and I just walked up on them,” Rhynerson...[More]
Volunteers repair Blue Mound Federated Church - Dec. 2, 2015
Last month strong winds tore a large chunk of siding from the Blue Mound Federated Church’s exterior. Commenting on the damage, Pastor Ben Bielenberg said, “It was in bad need of repair.” To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out...[More]
Deer on the move - Dec. 2, 2015
Vehicle accident reports from the Linn County Sheriff’s Department show over 20 wrecks were caused by deer in or near roadways this month in Linn County.Records reveal that number doubled from last month with only 10 accidents involving deer reported in October. To see the full article, check...[More]
Blown tire results in fatality - Dec. 2, 2015
A single vehicle rollover accident on U.S. Highway 69 resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries Saturday, Nov. 28.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, the driver Bradley Cox of Independence, Mo., was traveling southbound on U.S. 69 in a 2001 Ford van when the right rear tire blew...[More]
La Cygne hears updates on city water project - Nov. 24, 2015
Proposed water distribution system improvements for Phases I and II, including new water lines, of La Cygne’s estimated $6.172 million upcoming water project were presented to the city council at last Wednesday’s regular meeting.Brian Kingsley, professional architect for BG Consultants, Inc.,...[More]
Architect move, floodplain question set back La Cygne sidewalk timeline - Nov. 24, 2015
Determining the need for a floodplain fill permit acquisition is among the changes to the timeline for La Cygne’s $385,000 East Market Street sidewalk improvement project.Brian Kingsley, professional architect for BG Consultants, Inc., said milestone date changes anywhere from 51 to 63 days later...[More]
