Former Osborne house destroyed in fire - Aug. 13, 2025
Fire personnel responded to the scene of vacant structure on fire at 18155 Kansas Highway 52 on Monday afternoon. According to Linn County Fire Chief Randy Hegwald, the structure was a total loss and the cause of the fire is still under investigation....[More]
Commission hears from former employee regarding tower resolution - Aug. 13, 2025
During the Aug. 11 meeting, the commissioners heard from former Planning and Zoning Administrator Darin Wilson regarding the tower resolution that was discussed last week. Wilson had apparently asked to be put on the agenda and County Clerk Danielle Souza noted that since it was in relation to a planning...[More]
Jayhawk approves updated crisis procedures - Aug. 13, 2025
Board members of Jayhawk Linn USD 346 heard from SROs Kelly Moeller and Kyler Parscale over district/county crisis procedures during their meeting on Monday, Aug. 11. Mohler, SRO at Jayhawk Elementary, shared several items reviewed and updated within the procedure books, as it had been several years...[More]
Mound City receives funds for Phase 2 of lake project - Aug. 13, 2025
During the August meeting of the Mound City Council Don George, KDWP Biologist, presented a check to the council on behalf of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for Phase 2 of the Shoreline Lake Enhancement and New Pond Construction grant at the city lake in the amount of $15,947.40. These...[More]
La Cygne acts on future quorum concern - Aug. 13, 2025
Last week’s contingency appointment, if needed, starts on Jan.12 A contingency vote at last Wednesday’s La Cygne regular council meeting hedges against a possible lack of quorum come next year’s Jan. 21 regular meeting. On a 4-0 vote, with Jerome Mitzner not present, the council...[More]
Linn Valley making good progress on new water lines - Aug. 13, 2025
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present. The meeting began with an opening prayer by Council member Connie Capps, followed by recital of the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes...[More]
SPECIAL: UPDATE: Drainpipe replacement on K-31 Aug. 14 - Aug. 12, 2025
A Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) project to install a drainpipe under K-31 in Coffey County will take place August 14. This date was changed from August 12 due to the rain this week. The pipe is being installed to improve drainage and prevent deterioration of the highway, as the current...[More]
COMING SOON! - Aug. 7, 2025
Please watch for new and exciting changes to our website coming soon!...[More]
Commissioners discuss grievance filed on commissioner - Aug. 6, 2025
During the Aug. 4 meeting, the commissioners in attendance, briefly discussed a grievance which County Clerk Danielle Souza noted had been filed against Commissioner Alison Hamilton. Souza noted the grievance was filed by a county employee that reports directly to the commissioners and noted that grievance...[More]
Blue Mound Council discusses 4-wheeler issues - Aug. 6, 2025
Council members for the city of Blue Mound discussed ways to curb the rise in 4-wheeler complaints the city has received in recent weeks. During their Aug. 4 meeting, it was decided to invite Undersheriff Bobby Johnson to attend a workshop in order to discuss ways to handle the issue. It was noted...[More]
