Farm-ins at jail should bring profit to county - Sep. 21, 2022
Monies go to the general fund for local use With the new Justice Center up and running, the jail is already seeing farm-in inmates from other counties and with them the potential for income to the county. For years, the county had a jail that was too small to hold the inmates it needed to whether recently...[More]
USD 362 elects new board member - Sep. 21, 2022
On a 6-0 vote, the Prairie View Unified School District 362 board of education elected a new member to fill the Position 4 (Linn Valley area) seat at their Sept. 12 monthly meeting. Richard Gravelle, Linn Valley, will assume the post at next month’s regular 7 p.m. Oct. 10 meeting. Gravelle fills...[More]
Body found at Iliff and 2400 Roads identified - Sep. 21, 2022
On Sept. 7, 2022, a call was received at the Linn County Sheriff’s Office just before 6 p.m. stating that a deceased body was found in the area of 2400 and Iliff Roads, just inside the county line. Deputies responded and confirmed the report and detectives were called to begin an investigation....[More]
Preliminary waived in Martin rape case - Sep. 14, 2022
Court sets date for motions, arraignment Lonnie Shane Martin appeared in Linn County District Court on Sept. 12, for what was scheduled to be a preliminary hearing in case 2019-CR-000210 during which both sides would present evidence and testimony pertinent to the case and the judge would determine...[More]
Linn Valley increases mill levy, citizens present - Sep. 14, 2022
Prior to its regular meeting Monday night, the council held separate open hearings on both the Revenue Neutral Rate and on the 2023 Budget. These issues garnered significant public interest, as there was standing room only for the meeting. Up for consideration was Resolution No. 118 which will...[More]
Linn County Clerk did follow RNR sample notice - Sep. 14, 2022
Following a story written last week explaining a letter concerning revenue neutral rates that were sent out to taxpayers by the Linn County Clerk’s office, further clarification and a correction was necessary. The portion of the story at the center was, “Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson said of...[More]
SPECIAL: Sheriff’s Office investigates body at Iliff and 2400 Road - Sep. 8, 2022
Submitted by KEVIN FRIEND Linn County Sheriff On Sept. 7, 2022, at 5:51 p.m. a call was received at the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the caller stated that a deceased body was found in the area of 2400 and Iliff Rd., Fontana, Kan. The location is just south of the Linn /...[More]
SPECIAL: Man found deceased in Parker identified - Sep. 8, 2022
On September 4, 2022, a press release was provided regarding the death of a male in Parker, Kansas. Detective’s have been working the death investigation since. The male has been identified as Austin B. Mebane, a white male, 32 years of age. Mr. Mebane was familiar with the Parker area and resided...[More]
Tyson explains revenue-neutral rate letter sent to taxpayers - Sep. 7, 2022
Any owner of real estate or other taxable property located in Kansas recently received a notice from their respective county’s Clerk informing them of any increase in property taxes that may have occurred. Linn County was not exempt from that notice as several taxing entities gave notice...[More]
Parker Days set for Sept. 17-18 - Sep. 7, 2022
Parker will hold their annual event on Saturday, Sept. 17 this year with most of the event taking place in Heritage Park. The theme for this year’s event is “Remember When.” Saturday will begin with their 11th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk. Registration begins at the shelter house at 7:30...[More]
