Pharmacist Ken Asher honored at retirement program - Apr. 26, 2023
A crowd gathered Sunday, April 23 at the Linn County Fairgrounds to honor Auburn Pharmacy pharmacist Ken Asher as he moved into the retirement phase of his long career. The group of old friends and work companions shared good times and laughter with Ken and his wife, Mary, before Auburn Pharmacy owner...[More]
Commissioners discuss new estimates for repairs at landfill - Apr. 26, 2023
During discussions on Monday with commissioners, Public Works Administrator Shawn West noted he had received new estimates from J.R. Kerr for the tipping floor repairs as discussed last week at a cost of $16,500; as well as, an estimate for the construction of a new compactor roll-off container that...[More]
SPECIAL: Governor Kelly Signs Bill Establishing New State Park in Allen County - Apr. 20, 2023
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed seven bipartisan bills yesterday, includiing House Bill 2039, which establishes a new state park in Allen County – Lehigh Portland Trails – and provides disabled veterans with permanent hunting and fishing licenses for free. “Establishing...[More]
City to place 1 cent sales tax measure on November ballot - Apr. 19, 2023
In the opening segment of their meeting on Monday night, the Pleasanton City Council opened the floor to those who wanted to ask questions about the option of placing a 1-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot to help fund repairs of city streets. Bill Skipper asked several questions, ranging...[More]
Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission hears from solar contractor - Apr. 19, 2023
The Linn County P&Z met Tuesday night with Joshua Framel, Senior Manager of Development for Clearway Energy Corp., speaking to the commission on developing alternative energy sources in Linn County. Framel said his company works with wind, solar and battery storage components and addressed solar...[More]
USD 362 nepotism plan lacks motion - Apr. 19, 2023
A broadened Unified School District 362 nepotism policy introduced last month by Rex Bollinger, Ed.D., district superintendent, has apparently fallen by the wayside. At the monthly April 10 board of education meeting, none of the six sitting board members offered a motion. In March, Bollinger had laid...[More]
SPECIAL: La Cygne holds open house on Comprehensive Plan - Apr. 13, 2023
A “Build Your City” Open House hosted by the City of LaCygne was held at the District 2 LaCygne Library on Wednesday, April 12. The event was held in connection with the development of a long-range Comprehensive Plan to guide the city’s future growth and economic development. Various...[More]
County allows boat cleaning trailer at Marina - Apr. 12, 2023
Don George, Fisheries Biologist for Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks spoke to commissioners on Monday, April 10, and requested permission to place a portable boat cleaning trailer at the Linn County Marina that will aid anglers in making sure that no zebra mussels are brought into the lake. George...[More]
Mound City applies for sidewalk grant - Apr. 12, 2023
The city council authorized Mayor Wade Doering to sign all forms pertaining to and passed two resolutions regarding their application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a planned sidewalk project. The city entered into an agreement with Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission to...[More]
USD 362 names new board member - Apr. 12, 2023
Prairie View Unified School District 362 has named a new board of education member. At Monday’s monthly board meeting, Brian Lueker, Parker, was selected from among three candidates who appeared during an earlier 35-minute special meeting for public interviews. Lueker will finish the final nine...[More]
