USDA Rural Development celebrates Earth Day in La Cygne - Apr. 29, 2015
USDA Rural Development celebrated Earth Day by announcing financial support for the city of La Cygne’s water distribution project. "As we celebrate Earth Day, many small communities are dealing with combined effects of drought and declining tax revenues. There is no better time than...[More]
USD 344 signs contract with Hollis and Miller Architects - Apr. 22, 2015
At the USD 344 Board of Education (BOE) meeting on April 13, the board unanimously voted to sign a contract with Hollis and Miller Architects to create possible expansion plans for the district. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online edition...[More]
Blue Mound pursues storm shelter grant - Apr. 22, 2015
The Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, April 20, for a special meeting concerning whether the city wished to apply for CDBG funding for a project with a minimum expense of $100,000. Communities awarded this type of funding are responsible for providing 10 percent of the total cost; the grant will...[More]
Volunteer completes controlled burn on Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site - Apr. 15, 2015
Last Friday, the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site experienced a controlled burn along west K-52. Surrounded by a field of tallgrass prairie, the historic site strives to complete a controlled burn annually to maintain and improve the native prairie.Regarding the controlled burn, Site Administrator...[More]
Linn Valley gains ambulance - Apr. 15, 2015
Linn Valley will soon have an ambulance on-site, thanks in part to American Medical Response (AMR).AMR Field Supervisor Paul Clark told the council on Monday, April 13, that he was glad and excited about an ambulance in Linn Valley and having one much closer. To see the full article, check out...[More]
Blue Mound sidewalk project, a community effort, complete - Apr. 15, 2015
Two years ago a group of dedicated volunteers gathered with an ambitious goal to repair Main Street sidewalks in Blue Mound. At the time, sidewalks on the north and south side of the street were in dire states with minimal funding available for the city or business owners to fix them. After months of...[More]
2015 Unofficial Midterm election results - Apr. 8, 2015
CITY MAYOR AND COUNCILSBLUE MOUND Mayor Russell Beth 33 City Council Vote For 1-2Christopher Bownes 45Rob Kieffaber 43MOUND CITY Mayor Mat Casner 71 City...[More]
State aid reduction brings budget cuts to Jayhawk, Pleasanton schools - Apr. 8, 2015
On March 25, 2015, Gov. Sam Brownback signed the education block grant bill, also known as Senate Bill 7, into law. The bill greatly reduces state aid funds for operating expenses in schools across Kansas in the June 2015, 2016 and 2017 fiscal years.Brownback released a statement after signing SB-7....[More]
World Turkey Hunting Championship auction, fish fry April 15 - Apr. 8, 2015
It’s almost here – the World Turkey Hunting Championship auction and fish fry benefitting fallen law enforcement officers and wounded warriors Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m.The event is a three-day whirlwind that begins with a dinner, fish fry, and more, and ends with the crowning of the...[More]
