La Cygne council sends poultry grievance to committee for Dec. 16 recommendation - Nov. 24, 2015
Round two of the chicken fight between Jeffrey Thomasson, 813 N. 2nd, and a decade-old La Cygne poultry ordinance resulted in the issue last Wednesday being sent to the city council’s Public Safety committee for review and a recommendation at the full council’s Dec. 16 6 p.m. regular...[More]
Craw-Kan looks to expand fiber service to Blue Mound - Nov. 18, 2015
Responding to inadequate internet speeds in Blue Mound, Craw-Kan Telephone representative Bob Guilfoyle told the Blue Mound City Council Monday night that they are bringing fiber optic cable to Farmers State Bank and would be interested in offering the service to city residents.Guilfoyle said the service...[More]
Snowhill Rock new owners set to begin production in 2 weeks - Nov. 18, 2015
The commissioners heard positive news concerning the sale of Snowhill Rock from former owner Paul Meyers to Kevin Luetjen, Overland Park, who purchased the quarry two months ago.Luetjen introduced himself to the commissioners Monday and told them his desire is to utilize the entire 640 acres he purchased...[More]
Food drive to stock local pantries - Nov. 18, 2015
Reach Out Food Pantry shelves are a little bare this month as a shortage of “salvage food” continues from the pantry’s main supplier. Discussing the issue, Pantry Director Phyllis Bradley said the pantry typically buys 80 percent of their food inventory through the Kansas Food Bank...[More]
Firm estimates over $16 million in high-need projects for USD 344 - Nov. 11, 2015
The USD 344 Board of Education met with Hollis and Miller Architects firm Monday evening, Nov. 9, to review high priority projects and costs associated to complete them. After recapping progress in the project thus far, firm Vice President Keegan Jackson said, “I’m going to give you some...[More]
Pleasanton Community Building needs volunteers/cash - Nov. 11, 2015
Work continues on the Pleasanton Community Building, but with it, so does the labor to construct it and costs to pay specialized labor.The grant that the city received specified grant funds were to be used to pay for materials only. Several that donated early in the project donated to the materials fund. To...[More]
Linn Valley Memorial dedication - Nov. 11, 2015
Many Linn County residents turned out for the dedication and ribbon cutting of the Linn Valley Veterans Memorial, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The dedication started with an opening speech and the playing of the national anthem by Dalton Wheeldon. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Linn County News fall photo contest - Nov. 4, 2015
Amateur and professional photographers alike are invited to participate in the new Linn County News fall photo contest. Submit a copy of your favorite Thanksgiving-themed photo to enter the contest. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the...[More]
Pleasanton PTO to host 5K color run - Nov. 4, 2015
For the first time in Pleasanton’s history, liquid color will soon fly over several city streets. Pleasanton Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) plans to host a family-friendly, 5K color run on Saturday, Nov. 7. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Beaver damage halted at Lower West Lake - Nov. 4, 2015
City Administrator Erica Kern confirmed six beavers were recently trapped at the Lower West Lake in Pleasanton. Kern noted the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism granted permission to trap the mammals out of season. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn...[More]
