Councilman discussion opens door to ill-feelings of employees - Jun. 26, 2024
Following normal business, Pleasanton council members were given a chance to discuss last minute items Monday night at their bi-weekly meeting. Councilman Aaron Portmann opened discussion concerning overreach by council members into city employee jobs. Portmann said, “Multiple city employees feel...[More]
SPECIAL: Commissioners notified a complaint of ouster has been filed - Jun. 20, 2024
During the meeting on Monday, June 17, Commissioners were notified by Linn County Public Works Administrator Shaun West that he had filed a complaint of ouster against Commissioner Jim Johnson with the County Attorney’s office. West prefaced the notification with the statement that he “believed it...[More]
Commissioners learn KDOT willing to renegotiate Hell’s Bend Bridge - Jun. 19, 2024
Accept new offer and approve moving forward on project During the Commissioner’s meeting on Monday, June 17, County Counselor Mark Hagen stated the county had been contacted by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and recommended commissioners go into executive session to discuss...[More]
USD 362 Board approves childcare project - Jun. 19, 2024
After many discussions on whether USD 362 should provide childcare for district children and staff, the board voted 4-1 to approve funding the program during a special meeting held Thursday, June 13. Superintendent Dr. Chris Johnson told the board with five members present that four companies had been...[More]
Commissioners approve motion to change chairperson - Jun. 12, 2024
Early on in the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, June 10, Commissioner Jim Johnson made a motion to replace Commissioner Jason Hightower as chairperson with Commissioner Danny McCullough. McCullough seconded the motion and it carried on a 2-1 vote with Hightower voting against it. Commissioners...[More]
Pay scale creates Pleasanton council disagreement - Jun. 12, 2024
A discussion on pay scales took several discussions throughout the Pleasanton Council meeting Tuesday, May 28 when a new pay scale chart was introduced by Mayor Mathew Young. The chart was an effort to make pay more fair across the board for employees and allow the city to budget for planning purposes. The...[More]
Linn Valley Council discusses location of proposed new city hall - Jun. 12, 2024
The Linn Valley City Council met Monday, June 10 for their first meeting of the month and among many other items discussed the idea of building a new city hall. Mayor Lew Donelson brought up the idea looking for a proposed location and the feasibility of a new city hall. He then told the council that...[More]
Billing for jail over $500,000 at five month mark - Jun. 5, 2024
A billing release from Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend shows the total billing for the jail for 2024 as of the end of May to be at $580,307. 58. The image shared with this article shows the billing for each individual month so far in 2024, with March showing the most income at $160,729.49, due to a...[More]
Primary election will feature contested GOP posts - Jun. 5, 2024
Races will occur for Commission districts, sheriff, attorney Following Monday’s noon state filing deadline, Republican primaries on Aug. 6 will feature contests for the two Linn County Commission district seats up for election this year, as well as for countywide elected posts for sheriff...[More]
Jayhawk Blast 2024 set for this Saturday - Jun. 5, 2024
Jayhawk Blast, the annual celebration for the city of Mound City, is set for this coming Saturday, June 8 and will kick off with a fishing derby at the Mound City Lake, 11001 W. 750 Road, with four age groups: 5 and under, 6-10, 11-14- and 15-18. Registration for the fishing derby begins at 9 a.m. with...[More]
