Pleasanton end destination for 2023 Biking Across Kansas ride - Jan. 25, 2023
Anyone that travels across Kansas from time to time may have witnessed bicycles traveling west to east along busy routes or desolate routes; riders were most likely entered into the Biking Across Kansas (BAK) event held once a year. It begins at various points on the west side of the state and ends at...[More]
La Cygne may consider RV permits - Jan. 25, 2023
Permits to park recreational vehicles (RVs) within the city could appear before La Cygne city leaders for consideration next month. At the regular council meeting last Wednesday, Jan. 18, Allison Fox, codes enforcement officer and zoning administrator, recommended the RV permits as a way to clarify...[More]
Parker patrons call for action at meeting - Jan. 18, 2023
Issues, allegations arise over South Walnut land survey More than 25 Parker-area patrons jammed the local senior center Thursday night to voice concerns and show their support to their city council about actions occurring since approval of a $15,000 South Walnut Avenue land survey last month...[More]
USD 362 approves pre-school exploration - Jan. 18, 2023
Expansion, additional teacher pursuit included in split decision The Unified School District 362 board of education has given administrative leaders the okay to explore pre-school expansion, including the pursuit of an additional full-time licensed pre-school teacher. The 5-2 vote, with Russell...[More]
Commission approves tech package - Jan. 18, 2023
Linn County commissioners unanimously approved a technology package of four computers and platform at its weekly meeting Tuesday morning. After a presentation by Chris Martin, county information technology director, the Commission settled on four Chromebooks at around $600 each utilizing the SharePoint...[More]
One injured in wreck on 1150 Road - Jan. 18, 2023
Linn County emergency responders, including sheriff’s deputies, firefighters and ambulance personnel, responded to the scene of a one-vehicle accident on Wednesday, Jan. 11, on 1150 Road just east of Knapp Road, not far from the entrance to Lake Chaparral. According to reports filed by the Linn...[More]
Sheriff broaches discussion on wage disparities - Jan. 11, 2023
Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend spoke to commissioners on Monday morning about the difference in wages paid to Linn County employees versus surrounding counties. In his discussion he referenced a packet he had supplied to each commissioner; in particular, he noted the ads for various positions and...[More]
Commissioner questions Pleasanton traffic stops - Jan. 11, 2023
District 2 Commissioner Danny McCullough spoke to the Pleasanton City Council Monday night concerning what he felt were excessive traffic stops in front of the Casey’s location on 6th Street. McCullough said he’d had several calls from people complaining their civil rights were broken. “I...[More]
USD 362 leader to retire - Jan. 11, 2023
The Prairie View Unified School District 362 superintendent is taking Kansas retirement. After seven years at the post, Rex Bollinger, Ed.D., will officially retire from the district June 30, the end of the current fiscal year, and assume a similar position July 1 at Rock Port, Mo. The approval at...[More]
