Commissioner requests answers on unreturned calls - Oct. 18, 2023
During the Oct. 16 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners, Public Works Administrator Shaun West reported that a historic bridge north of Mound City on Kansas Highway 7 is sloughing off road material. He stated that he had reached out to the on-call engineer who will be looking at it on Tuesday. He...[More]
Pleasanton sells 2 acreages, 1 for potential restaurant - Oct. 18, 2023
After inquiring about purchasing approximately three acres at the north end of Tucker Road past the CHCSEK clinic, the city approved the purchase of that property and .95 acres more to Brandon McGinnis, one for a potential deli/restaurant site. The council met Monday night and discussed .95 acres that...[More]
Commission removes P&Z member, rejects resignation - Oct. 11, 2023
Split votes remove White, retain Thompson On separate 2-1 split votes, the Linn County Commission has removed a county Planning and Zoning (P&Z) commissioner but has rejected a voiced resignation by its county counselor. At Tuesday’s weekly meeting, delayed a day because of Monday’s...[More]
USD-344 Board members hash out issues pertaining to STARS program - Oct. 11, 2023
During open session of their monthly meeting, concerns were raised over current issues at the STARS program. Board members asked questions over the administrative assistant position at STARS. It was noted in the monthly bills that the position was paid for through USD 344. Dr. Jay Allen, school...[More]
Linn Valley marks 25 years in November - Oct. 11, 2023
Linn Valley met for their first meeting of the month Monday and Mayor Cindy Smith read a proclamation marking November 23, 2023 as the 25th anniversary of the city of Linn Valley. She read the proclamation to the full council that was unanimously approved. Many of the original presiding government...[More]
County P&Z board to review solar farm regulations - Oct. 4, 2023
2-0 vote occurs after Commission chairman departs Linn County commissioners have agreed to return comprehensive-plan solar farm regulations to its Planning and Zoning (P&Z) board for further consideration that will include a yet-to-be-determined open-hearing public meeting. The commission...[More]
Sales tax hearing small, plans discussed - Oct. 4, 2023
The Pleasanton Council’s normal every-other-week meeting began with a sales tax initiative hearing so patrons could ask questions of the council concerning the one-cent sales tax proposal coming on November’s ballot. No questions were asked from the small crowd; but City Administrator Becky...[More]
General Pleasanton set for this weekend - Oct. 4, 2023
Celebration theme is “Back to Our Roots” The annual General Pleasonton Days celebration is set for this coming Saturday and Sunday and in many ways is stepping back. The theme for this year’s event is “Back to Our Roots” and with that the celebration has also been...[More]
Potential solar contractors answer questions - Oct. 3, 2023
Information was recently disseminated via Facebook concerning potential ground leases that may come before the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission; the information was part of an online petition to try to stop solar fields. With that, solar companies answered several questions concerning fields...[More]
Audience members request one year moratorium on solar farms - Sep. 27, 2023
Letter from KDWP discussed during meeting During the public comment segment of the commissioner’s weekly meeting on Monday, several people in the audience again spoke regarding the current zoning regulations for commercial solar farms. Public comment began with Sherri Gentry speaking...[More]
