SPECIAL: National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 5th - Mar. 28, 2023
Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge is celebrating National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 5th by inviting the public to come out and walk with a ranger for a preview of our new trail. The Visitor Center and new exhibits will be open form 4-6 PM and the Ranger will be leading...[More]
SPECIAL: Drug operation ends with six arrests in Miami and Linn counties - Mar. 23, 2023
MIAMI & LINN COUNTY – On Wednesday morning, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Miami County Sheriff’s Office, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the Osawatomie Police Department, and the Pleasanton Police Department arrested six individuals in Miami and Linn...[More]
Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission says no to windmills - Mar. 22, 2023
After meetings discussing the Linn County Comprehensive Plan and where the county should be as to allowing wind turbines, the Linn County P&Z said no 5-3 to allowing any turbines in the county. P&Z Commission Chair Richard Morrell brought the subject up after several other items were heard on...[More]
Heartland REC introduces possible Linn County solar field - Mar. 22, 2023
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday evening with the first speaker on the agenda recognized from Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative (REC). Tony Washington introduced himself and said Heartland REC is interested in building a solar field in Linn County; they are currently finishing...[More]
County appraiser reports on valuation increases - Mar. 22, 2023
Linn County Appraiser Kathy Bridges reported to commissioners on Monday, March 20, regarding the increase in valuations for Linn County. The report, accompanied by a power point presentation, began with an overview that noted the annual notice of appraisal and classification for all real estate parcels...[More]
One-cent sales tax coming on Pleasanton ballot - Mar. 22, 2023
Tax for street repair Jason Hoskinson, engineer for BG Consultants, addressed the Pleasanton City Council Monday night concerning sewer and water improvements and street overlay. He explained that his firm had submitted a PER (preliminary engineering report) to the city when City Administrator...[More]
SPECIAL: Pleasanton One-Cent Sales Tax Questions - Mar. 21, 2023
Sales Tax Questions Why are we voting for a sales tax increase? Pleasanton strives to be a good steward of public money. The city has worked hard to lower property taxes. The 2023 budget shows a decrease of 7.541 mills from the previous year. In today’s tumultuous times,...[More]
Commissioner’s discussion on wage options gets heated - Mar. 15, 2023
During the tail-end discussion amongst commissioners at Monday’s meeting regarding wage increases, Commissioner Jason Hightower noted a plan presented by County Clerk David Lamb for a $1 per hour across the board raise rather than a percentage based raise, which some county employees would benefit...[More]
County discusses options for Pleasanton meal site - Mar. 15, 2023
Commissioner Danny McCullough opened a discussion on the Pleasanton Senior Meals site during the March 13 meeting with a slideshow of photos he had taken of various issues in the current site. The photos showed a variety of issues that McCullough said he took from the viewpoint of a contractor. The photos...[More]
Parker leaders consider truck route - Mar. 15, 2023
Parker city leaders may consider a future action to establish a legal truck route within the city. Tim Griffin, past councilman, broached the topic at last Thursday’s monthly council meeting in asking for a follow-up to his truck-route question from the January council meeting. He said the only...[More]
