Pleasanton learns property annexation null as not done right - Nov. 20, 2024
The Pleasanton City Council met for the bi-weekly meeting Monday and heard a report from City Attorney Jacklyn Paletta, not present, concerning the deannexation request from Brandon McGinnis on property located at the north end of Tucker Road. At the last meeting, McGinnis asked that the property be...[More]
La Cygne, Linn Valley reignite water talks - Nov. 13, 2024
Talks between La Cygne and Linn Valley centering on Linn Valley’s water distribution system project got a jump start Oct. 29. As reported at last Wednesday’s regular La Cygne council meeting, results of that day’s meeting include Linn Valley’s schedule of preparing a letter to...[More]
Jayhawk Linn educators recognized for their efforts - Nov. 13, 2024
USD 346 recently announced that Kim Boehm and Christa Holt had been selected as Teacher of the Year for their respective buildings within the district. Superintendent Shawn Thomas explained, “As a part of our strategic plan, we wanted to make sure that we celebrated the successes of our district...[More]
Kansas Supreme Court Justices visit county high schools - Nov. 13, 2024
Pleasanton High School seniors, juniors and criminal justice students from STARS were invited to what USD 344 Superintendent Don Epps described as “an extreme honor to be selected by Justice Dan Biles” for the visit. The Kansas Supreme Court seven justices visited several school districts...[More]
Clerk, chair report on heavy election turnout - Nov. 13, 2024
Commission hires Ware as new economic development director If not a record, the Nov. 5 general election certainly pushed all-time Linn County voter turnout. So said David Lamb, master county clerk, at Tuesday’s weekly Linn County Commission meeting, delayed a day because of the federal...[More]
Veterans Day events - Nov. 6, 2024
Saturday, Nov. 9 Light Show Honoring our Veterans at the Justice Center – 6- Monday, Nov. 11 PHS Veterans Day Program – 9 a.m. in the north gymnasium. Refreshment will follow. JLHS Veterans Day Program – 9 a.m. at the school. USD 362 Elementary Veterans Day program –...[More]
Commissioners hear report from Road Operations on 900 Road project - Nov. 6, 2024
During the meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, the Linn County Commissioners heard their first official report from newly hired Road Operations Supervisor Jesse Walton. Walton reported that several trees had come down in recent rains and road crews had worked to remove those. Walton noted the return of...[More]
Town hall leads to proposal changes - Nov. 6, 2024
Alterations to be ready for amended La Cygne chicken ordinance To refute the old adage, you can fight City Hall. Or maybe rather change leadership’s minds. With only two voices. That happened at last Wednesday’s called special meeting by the La Cygne council to conduct a town...[More]
Parker will consider quotes next week - Nov. 6, 2024
Parker city leaders are anticipated to be considering equipment, playground insurance, and sign quotes at their 7 p.m. Nov. 14 council meeting. The items were first discussed at their Oct. 10 monthly meeting. Heading the considerations is a wish list for maintenance department equipment as generated...[More]
Drought conditions speed harvest, pose livestock issues - Oct. 30, 2024
Ah, drought conditions. At fall harvest for now the third year, they are the story, although maybe in a different fashion this growing season. Abundant precipitation during April, May and June in Linn County gave farmers a bountiful corn crop and ranchers plenty of hay, but significantly diminished...[More]
