Proposed development of Linn Valley TAI Overlay District Ordinance discussed - Jul. 22, 2026
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except for Shannon Smith. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an opening prayer by Council Member John Weers....[More]
UPDATE: U.S. 69 overlay project is delayed in Bourbon, Linn counties - Jul. 22, 2026
A Kansas Department of Transportation project to overlay about 25 miles of U.S. 69 in Linn and Bourbon counties has been delayed due to contractor scheduling issues. The overlay work will start the last week of July. The project begins just north of Pleasanton on the southbound lanes and moves south....[More]
La Cygne looks to keep 2027 mill rate below Revenue Neutral threshold - Jul. 22, 2026
La Cygne city officials said they do not plan to exceed the revenue neutral rate in next year’s budget, a move that could mark the third consecutive year of declining property tax mill rates for residents. At its Wednesday meeting, the City Council discussed the 2027 budget and tax rates. The...[More]
Commissioners table vicious dog resolution - Jul. 22, 2026
During the meeting on July 20, the commissioners discussed the vicious dog resolution with Planning and Zoning Director Jennifer Cummings and Linn County Sheriff James Akes. Commissioners requested hard copies of the proposed resolution which Cummings provided. Cummings reported they had clearly...[More]
Pleasanton council hears update on various projects - Jul. 22, 2026
During Monday night’s meeting, the Pleasanton City Council heard by Jason Hoskinson, an engineer with BG Consulting with BG Consultants who gave updates on several projects in and around the city It was noted first and foremost by Hoskinson that the company will begin coordinating with contractors...[More]
Injunction sought to disclose sealed records in Leonard case - Jul. 15, 2026
Case seeking to overturn a state law heard in Linn County District Court The filing of a case by Walker Publishing Inc. d/b/a Linn County News seeking an injunction on KSA 60-2617 came after months of attempting to gain access to, and ascertain what, if any, charges had been filed in the State...[More]
Commissioners hear from Clearway representative on project - Jul. 15, 2026
During the public comment portion of the meeting on Monday, July 13, of the Linn County Commissioners, representative Barry Matchett, of Clearway Energy spoke to the board; however, Commission Chairperson Alison Hamilton noted they would not be responding as they had been advised not to due to pending...[More]
USD 344 board tours high school, examines summer improvements - Jul. 15, 2026
Members of Pleasanton USD 344 school board met on Monday, July 13, for their regular monthly meeting in the high school library. Superintendent Don Epps invited board members and anyone in attendance to tour the building and see the updates being done over the summer break. Included in the building...[More]
SPECIAL: Series of pavement repairs scheduled week of July 13 in Miami County - Jul. 10, 2026
Beginning Monday, July 13, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a series of pavement repairs in Miami County, most of them on U.S. 169. Repairs should be completed at each of the five locations within a couple of hours, and the entire project should be completed by July 17, conditions...[More]
La Cygne City Council discuss sales tax reallocation for roads and infrastructure - Jul. 8, 2026
LA CYGNE, Kan. — Should La Cygne’s sales tax money go toward fixing crumbling roads instead of parks? That’s the question now facing the city council. During last week’s meeting, council members approved wording for a resolution that would reallocate the city’s existing...[More]
