2400 Rd. rehab funding questioned - Oct. 7, 2015
Tabling 2400 Rd. rehab for this Monday, the commissioners heard from Linn Valley Mayor Jeanne Dwyer that the city was asking for the county’s expertise since they had only five miles of road to deal with and no road maintenance department. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
3 resign from Pleasanton planning and zoning board - Oct. 7, 2015
Three members, Curtis Fleming, Clinton Baugh and Doug Smith, resigned from the Pleasanton Planning and Zoning Board following the city council’s recent approval of a hotly debated Heartland Propane conditional use permit (CUP) application. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
County seeing stop sign thefts - Sep. 30, 2015
According to Linn County Traffic Control Coordinator Kevin Amer, street sign theft has been an issue countywide in recent weeks. Typically, stop signs are stolen by kids intending to pull a harmless prank, but stop sign theft can lead to serious consequences.Sheriff Paul Filla explained that stealing...[More]
2400 Rd. examined for rehab - Sep. 30, 2015
Following two semi wrecks within 100 feet of each other on 2400 Rd. just east of Ullery, the mayor of Linn Valley is asking if the county can do something to make the narrow road a little more safe.Linn County Asphalt Foreman John Byington said he talked to Mayor Jeanne Dwyer about the road and told...[More]
Deconstruction starts on former power plant smoke stacks - Sep. 30, 2015
Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL) confirmed this week that deconstruction commenced on the two formerly used smoke stacks at the La Cygne power plant. The demolition will provide more space to operate and maintain the plant efficiently. Deconstruction is scheduled to conclude in December, 2016.Media...[More]
Kansas Field Conference tours sites in Linn County - Sep. 23, 2015
The annual Kansas Field Conference traveled through Linn County recently, touring the Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area and La Cygne power generating station on Sept. 9. For the last 21 years, the conference has served as an opportunity for legislators and leaders across the state to learn about current...[More]
Commission considers taking bids for salvage of Pleasanton building - Sep. 23, 2015
A county-owned house in the Pleasanton Industrial Park addition will be put up for bids as salvage in action approved by the Linn County commission Monday.David Lamb, county clerk, said that Jake Mattingly, Pleasanton firefighter and city councilman, had previously requested that the county allow his...[More]
Pleasanton city council approves bulk propane storage tank placement in town - Sep. 23, 2015
Following several heated discussions with local residents in recent weeks, Pleasanton city council approved Heartland Propane’s Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to place a bulk propane storage tank at 1901 Laurel Street at the council meeting Monday evening. To see the full article, check...[More]
Community forum nears for USD 344 - Sep. 16, 2015
Hollis and Miller Architects will host a public community forum with the board of education and school administrators in the Pleasanton High School cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 23. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online edition...[More]
Several burglaries solved in Linn Valley - Sep. 16, 2015
The national average for solving burglaries is 13 percent, but the Linn Valley Police Department is sitting at 90 percent with 51 of 57 burglary reports solved. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online edition here. ...[More]
