2 resolutions on Kansas ballot - Nov. 2, 2022
Kansas voters will see two House Concurrent Resolutions on the ballot this year. The first, House Concurrent Resolution No. 5022 is a proposition to amend sections 2 and 5 of article 9 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require that a sheriff be elected in each county for a term of four years. The...[More]
Linn Valley City Council holds town hall meeting on water and sewer projects - Nov. 2, 2022
On Saturday, Oct.29 the Linn Valley City Council held a Town Hall Meeting to update the public on the status of the city’s water and wastewater projects. An estimated 40 residents turned out for the meeting which was held at City Hall. Upon completion, the water project...[More]
SPECIAL: Attorney General Derek Schmidt in town today - Nov. 1, 2022
Attorney General, gubernatorial candidate, Derek Schmidt will be at Everybody's in Mound City today, Tuesday, at 11:30 a.m. The public is welcome!...[More]
SPECIAL: LCSO issues statement on bodies found in Blue Mound - Oct. 27, 2022
On Thursday, Oct. 27, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement regarding the bodies of two individuals found in Blue Mound late last week. According to the statement issued, deputies were dispatched to the address of 115 E. Kansas Avenue in Blue Mound on Oct. 21 to conduct a welfare check....[More]
Linn Valley townhall to discuss water & waste water project Saturday, Oct. 29 10 – 12 p.m. - Oct. 26, 2022
Linn Valley incorporated in 1998; in the 24 years since then, the 2022 census shows that the city has increased population to 986 from 800, increasing by 3.14 percent since 2020. With added population comes added infrastructure usage on a wastewater system that is already 26 years old. With that,...[More]
La Cygne sets amended budget hearing - Oct. 26, 2022
Another action sets same year-round regular meeting start time Setting a budget hearing for the purpose of amending two La Cygne city line-item funds and streamlining a single start time year-round for regular council meetings were items approved at their regular meeting last Wednesday, Oct....[More]
Delinquent county property taxes at $1.1 million - Oct. 26, 2022
During the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Oct. 24, Linn County Treasurer Janet Kleweno presented the commissioners with a report concerning third quarter interest on accounts with comparison to last year. She also presented a current report on delinquent property taxes showing the...[More]
SPECIAL: Linn County Historical Park Fundraiser - Oct. 19, 2022
Saturday, Oct. 22, 4-6 p.m., Mound City United Methodist Church at 3rd & Main. Corn Hole Tournament, Cupcake Walk, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Puppet Skit. Free-will donation - hotdog feed with smores! All are welcome!...[More]
Tyson speaks regarding appeal on canopy cover removal for tax valuations - Oct. 19, 2022
Last week Robert Tyson spoke to the Linn County Commissioners regarding an issue he had been dealing with that had caused his 2021 property taxes on both properties to go up approximately 50 percent. Tyson stated that in researching why his property taxes had increased so dramatically he discovered...[More]
AG recommends KOMA training after citizen complaint on Pleasanton Council - Oct. 19, 2022
Council found to have not violated law; other matters identified A complaint that was lodged almost two years ago by Rachelle Thomas concerning an alleged open meetings violation pertaining to executive sessions held with the council and Brandon McGinnis has been found no violation according...[More]
