Resident, business owner speak on road issues - Jun. 5, 2024
Commissioners called out on inability to ‘get it together’ During the June 3 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners road work across the county once again was the main subject. The discussions began with Public Works administrator Shaun West noting the $370,000 grant for the chip...[More]
Linn County P&Z changes setbacks on quarry CUP - May. 29, 2024
Following instructions from Linn County Planning and Zoning Chair Paul Porter to the Planning and Zoning Commission stemming from a letter received from La Cygne resident Stephanie Walker concerning open meetings rules, Porter urged the commission to avoid any correspondence that does not seem open to...[More]
Commission denies quarry CUP - May. 29, 2024
Action follows unseconded motion to accept Linn County commissioners have denied a conditional use permit (CUP) for a proposed rock quarry. At Tuesday’s weekly meeting, delayed a day because of Monday’s federal Memorial Day holiday observance, a 2-1 vote, with Commission Chair Jason...[More]
USD 362 moves closer to daycare option - May. 29, 2024
District to seek bids on old bus barn repurposing Prairie View Unified School District 362 is moving closer to providing a daycare option for pre-school 3- and 4-year-olds beginning this fall. On a 6-1 vote at their May 21 monthly meeting, the board of education will move forward with the next...[More]
Commissioners hear from landowners, representatives on Hell’s Bend Bridge grant - May. 22, 2024
Last week Linn County Public Works Administrator Shawn West spoke to commissioners on the Hell’s Bend bridge project noting that a decision needed to be made that day as it was due the previous Friday. West had requested and received an extension until that day. At that same meeting, Chad McCullough...[More]
Executive sessions dominate commissioners meeting - May. 22, 2024
Several resulting from commissioners’ issues with road department This week’s meeting of the Linn County Commissioners was dominated by lengthy executive sessions; two, near the beginning were for legal advice from County Counselor Mark Hagen. The third executive session combined...[More]
La Cygne sets permanent sewer project bonds - May. 22, 2024
Separate action adopts bond-related charter ordinance Authorization providing for permanent issuance of general obligation bonds for the $6.261 million sewer rehabilitation project was unanimously approved at last Wednesday’s regular La Cygne council meeting. Ordinance No. 1526 will allow...[More]
Commissioners hear engineer on Hell’s Bend Bridge - May. 15, 2024
Motion to accept grant funds fails for lack of second Linn County Public Works Administrator Shawn West spoke to Commissioners again this week on the Hell’s Bend bridge project, northwest of La Cygne, noting that a decision needed to be made that day as it was due the previous Friday and...[More]
Pleasanton pound pups get new kennels - May. 15, 2024
After a warning from the state concerning the condition of Pleasanton’s animal shelter, the city and STARS faculty and students joined forces to create a safer, cleaner environment for dogs held by the city. The new kennels were constructed by STARS welding, construction and other students and...[More]
Pleasanton discusses Kansas Police & Fire Pension membership - May. 15, 2024
While trying to hire more police officers, the Pleasanton Council met with KPERS representative Paige Ashley to discuss enrolling the city in Kansas Police and Fire Pension System (KP&F). Ashley explained that the KP&F system is two-tiered as police officers and firemen retire both through KPERS...[More]
