LCSO releases statement on incident - May. 16, 2025
On May 16, 2025, at approximately 1:37 AM the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call stating that a person had yelled at and then shot a firearm around a group of teenagers in the area of Front Street and Walnut Street in Prescott, Kansas. Upon arrival Linn County deputies identified...[More]
Pleasanton requests 1-year automatic aid fire extension - May. 14, 2025
Council opts to bolster fire department during grace period Continuing what ended in a tabled discussion two weeks ago on whether to keep or dissolve the Pleasanton Fire Department, the council met Monday night at the Community Center and again heard from the public speaking to save the city...[More]
Commissioners hear update, discuss aid agreement for Pleasanton FD - May. 14, 2025
During their May 12 meeting, the commissioners questioned Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald on where the county stood with mutual aid agreements with municipal fire departments, in particular the one for Pleasanton. Commissioner Jim Johnson noted he had received several calls and asked Hegwald...[More]
Filing deadline approaches for local seats - May. 14, 2025
Filing deadline is noon on June 2 for open positions on local city government and school district boards; as well as, for Linn County seats on the Marais des Cygnes K-State Research and Extension district board. Danielle Souza, county clerk, said that candidates can file for election at their city hall...[More]
Commissioners discuss effects of city disbandment of fire department - May. 7, 2025
During the Public Works report at the May 5 meeting Linn County Commissioners heard a brief report on mutual aid agreements for the Linn County Rural Fire Department and what effect the possible disbandment of the Pleasanton Fire Department will have on the county. District 2 Commissioner Alison Hamilton...[More]
Blue Mound discusses financing options for water tower project - May. 7, 2025
Members of the Blue Mound City Council heard from Tom Fingers of Midwest Assistance Program and Joey McLiney from McLiney and Company concerning options for financing the water tower on Monday, May 5, for their regular monthly meeting. The city has received a grant from the water office...[More]
La Cygne leaders contemplate sales tax adjustment - May. 7, 2025
After bond defeasance, election would be required to alter stated fund focus By all appearances, La Cygne voters may not be far away from seeing a ballot proposal to alter the stated focus for one of its two 1-cent city sales taxes. Information at the two regular April council meetings indicate...[More]
Fire department public hearing nets crowd - Apr. 30, 2025
Decision tabled to discuss automatic aid with county After broaching the subject of eliminating the city fire department, the Pleasanton City Council held a public hearing Monday, April 28 at the Community Building with approximately 40 people in attendance. Council woman Angelina Randall opened...[More]
County counselor issues statement on Tanglewood roads - Apr. 30, 2025
During the meeting on April 28 the Linn County Commissioners heard from County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta in regards to a recent request from the lake community that the county issue a resolution stating whether or not the county would recognize the roads as public or private. Paletta, attending...[More]
Linn Valley City Council ends discussion with SEKMHC on building - Apr. 30, 2025
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present. The meeting began with a roll call of council members, followed by recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer by Council...[More]
