Parker chief to update city codes - Oct. 19, 2022
Parker city leaders have okayed their police chief’s offer to update the city’s codes. At last Thursday’s monthly council meeting, Craig Haley noted that “a lot of our codes are out of date” and said his part-time employment with the La Cygne Police Department can help...[More]
Defense in Martin case moves for dismissal - Oct. 12, 2022
Cites failure to comply with constitutional right to speedy trial as grounds for motion; motion denied On Sept. 15, 2022, Thomas Bath, attorney for defendant Lonnie Shane Martin in case 2019-CR-000210, filed a motion for dismissal of the case on the grounds that the prosecution had failed to...[More]
La Cygne to repeal charter ordinance - Oct. 12, 2022
Split vote will return all City Park responsibilities to municipality On a split 4-2 vote, city leaders have agreed to repeal La Cygne’s Charter Ordinance No. 7 and return to the city after 35 years all management and control of its City Park. At the regular council meeting last Wednesday,...[More]
Commissioners accept bid for writing zoning regulations - Oct. 12, 2022
During the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 11, Linn County Planning and Zoning Administrator Darin Wilson reported to commissioners that the Planning and Zoning board had sought bids for writing the county zoning regulations in an effort to get them all written cohesively. Wilson...[More]
Linn County to open advance voting Oct. 25 - Oct. 5, 2022
General mid-term election, ballot set for Nov. 8 Advance voting will begin Oct. 25 and precinct polling locations will be open from 7 a.m-7 p.m. Nov. 8 for this year’s mid-term general election. Oct. 18 is the in-person, online, and postmark if by mail deadline for new voter registration...[More]
Mound City discusses water bill issues - Oct. 5, 2022
During their meeting on Oct. 3, the Mound City Council discussed several water bill issues. The lead discussion was the water bill at 619 Main. City Clerk Shelby Murray stated that the property owner had rented it out and the tenant had left a bill of almost $500 and the owner cannot afford to pay it. Council...[More]
Phones down at Linn County Veterinary Clinic - Oct. 4, 2022
UPDATE:The original number for Linn County Veterinary Clinic has been restored. The staff there thanks everyone for their patience. The phone number for Linn County Veterinary Clinic has been compromised and they are awaiting new service. In the meantime, if you need their assistance,...[More]
Linn Valley water engineer discusses options for council - Sep. 28, 2022
The Linn Valley Council was given a few options to think about for their new water system Monday night. Engineer from BG Consultants Paul Owings said there were a couple aspects of the water project they needed to think about including transmission and distribution lines. He said right now residents...[More]
General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend - Sep. 28, 2022
Ola May Earnest to be Grand Marshal Pleasanton’s annual celebration of the heritage of their city is set for this coming weekend with one evening and two full days of activities. The annual event kicks off on Friday night with a street dance on Main Street from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. to the...[More]
Pleasanton passes annexation of a portion of 69 Highway - Sep. 28, 2022
Annexation for purposes of patrol, drug deterrence Following a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 26, during their regular council meeting and after hearing from two city residents, the Pleasanton council voted 3-1 to approve the annexation of a one and half mile section of U.S. Highway 69 for...[More]
