Blue Mound approves sewer rate increase - Jul. 8, 2026
Members of Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, July 6, for their regular monthly meeting. The council discussed new sewer rates, based on KDHE recommendations for their loan repayment agreement. Rates for sewer have remained the same since 2017, and are $15 base rate and $3.55 per 1,000 gallons....[More]
Pleasanton addresses need for employees - Jul. 8, 2026
After big turnover whether by council choice or not, the Pleasanton Council heard from Jeff Hancock, Interim Solutions LLC, concerning filling necessary positions until the city can hire and train people to fill open slots. Hancock told the council he can fill the interim city clerk position, as well...[More]
SPECIAL: U.S. 69 overlay project to begin the week of July 6 - Jul. 2, 2026
About 25 miles of U.S. 69 in Linn and Bourbon counties will receive an asphalt overlay starting the week of July 6, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The work will start just north of Pleasanton on the southbound lanes and move south. The southbound lanes will receive...[More]
Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club holds training event at Trading Post - Jul. 1, 2026
Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club participated in an annual training event for disaster communications on Saturday, June 28 at the rest area located at the Trading Post/Butler, Mo., exit on U.S. Highway 69. During the exercise, clubs and groups across the country participated in this 80-year-old tradition...[More]
Commissioners approve new rental agreement for 4-H building - Jul. 1, 2026
During the meeting on June 29, the Linn County Commissioners reviewed and discussed the 4-H building rental contract changes. The new rental agreement specifies that the rental is for the building only and does not include access to the fairgrounds. The agreement further states there is no rental fee...[More]
Linn Valley BBQue a success - Jul. 1, 2026
What a great day we had at the 1st Annual Kids Que Sponsored by Linn Valley Community Care, Saturday June 27. There were a total 23 kids competing, 15 Grill Masters (ages 5-10) and eight Pit Masters (ages 11-16). The kids were judged on both their grilling skills and their communication skills...[More]
Colonial Day event Friday at Mound City Historic Park - Jul. 1, 2026
The Mound City Historical Society and the Mound City Library have scheduled a new event, Colonial Day – Live like it’s 1776, for the Mound City Historical Park, 702 Main St. in Mound City, on Friday, July 3, in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday. The event will enable visitors and...[More]
Blue Mound Independence Day Celebration July 4 - Jul. 1, 2026
The annual Independence Day Celebration at Blue Mound is set for July 4 at the city park. The event begins with the slow pitch softball tournament at the ballfield at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., there will be the horseshoe pitch, baby contest for ages two and under, and chip away contest at the city park. At...[More]
SPECIAL: KDOT accepts bid for K-68 expansion in Miami County - Jun. 29, 2026
The Kansas Department of Transportation has accepted a nearly $60 million bid for the expansion of more than 6 miles of K-68 in Miami County to a four-lane expressway. Clarkson Construction Co., of Kansas City, Missouri, will rebuild and widen 6.6 miles of K-68 from U.S. 169 to the Spring...[More]
La Cygne Council readies for Blast in the Park - Jun. 24, 2026
The La Cygne Council met Wednesday, June 17 and learned that plans for the annual Blast in the Park are ongoing for Saturday, July 11. The annual wiener-dog race will begin at 6 p.m. at the park with fireworks scheduled for dark. Events are planned throughout the evening. Police Chief Zach Mathies reported...[More]
