SRO Mohler speaks at KDOE conference - Aug. 26, 2026
Some people like kids, some don’t; and Linn County School Resource Officer Kelly Mohler is one of those people that likes kids. Hence, her invitation to speak at the annual Kansas Department of Education (KDOE) conference on Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Mohler, a graduate of Iowa State...[More]
A new decree in La Cygne and updates to the water plant improvements - Aug. 26, 2026
LA CYGNE — A patriotic proclamation was passed by the La Cygne City Council. The week of Sept. 17 will mark the 239th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States by the Constitutional Convention. Mayor Debra Wilson is asking citizens to “reaffirm the ideal that the...[More]
Conditions at Hillsdale Learning Center a concern - Aug. 19, 2026
Parents of local special needs children raise red flag In April a tornado tore through the Hillsdale area leaving behind a damage path and debris that included the playground and equipment at the Hillsdale Learning Center (HLC), the building which houses the East Central Kansas Special Education...[More]
Pleasanton Council approves 10-year bond - Aug. 19, 2026
Pumps and roof slated for replacement; $8.87/month water bill increase A crowded Community Building greeted the Pleasanton City Council Monday night as they learned the pump at East Lake “doesn’t look good.” According to contractor Richard Smith, Letts Van Kirk & Associates,...[More]
Mound City council discusses properties - Aug. 19, 2026
During the Aug. 4 meeting, the Mound City council discussed the possible purchases of two separate properties. Council first discussed the property at 731 Walnut Street owned by Missy Wurtz with the discussion centering on delinquent property taxes owed on the property in the amount of $8,268.44. Lindsey...[More]
Commissioners review budgets - Aug. 19, 2026
The Linn County Commissioners began the Aug. 17 meeting with the election canvass for which they recessed the regular meeting for 30 minutes. Following the canvass the commissioners moved back into regular session and approved the agenda for the meeting with the addition of two executive sessions not...[More]
Pleasanton issues declaration of emergency - Aug. 12, 2026
On Saturday, Aug. 8, the Pleasanton City Council held a special meeting for the purposes of discussing water system repairs, potential clerk appointments and potential new hires for the public works department. The meeting began with a report from Josh Ralle, Water Operator, regarding the pumps needed...[More]
USD 344 works on secondary water source - Aug. 12, 2026
With the city of Pleasanton gaining notoriety through an emergency water conservation order, USD 344 is being proactive to keep school in session should the last working water pump at East Lake quit. Superintendent Don Epps told the board Monday night that “with their location, they need permission...[More]
Mayor discusses Linn Valley economic development - Aug. 12, 2026
Data center not off books The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except for Richard Gravelle. Potter gave his report stating that, after much consideration, he recommends...[More]
Linn County P and Z Director awarded sponsorship for conference - Aug. 12, 2026
During the commissioners weekly meeting on Aug. 10, Public Works Administrator JD Handley told commissioners that Planning and Zoning Director Jennifer Cummings had applied for and been awarded a full sponsorship for the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) conference in Westminster,...[More]
