Pleasanton City Council - Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 - Aug. 3, 2022
Mayor Mike Frisbie opened the Pleasanton City Council leading the flag salute then reported that a large loan the city had been paying off was due to pay off with a last payment of $22,444. City Administrator Teresa Whitaker said that many of their loans have been paid off or are being paid down...[More]
Mound City Council - Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 - Aug. 3, 2022
The Mound City Council met in regular session on Monday, Aug. 1, with the first order of business being a budget hearing to review and approve the budget as presented. The council then approved the minutes of the last regular meeting as well as the minutes of a special meeting held by phone on...[More]
Blue Mound City Council - Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 - Aug. 3, 2022
Council members for the city of Blue Mound met on Monday, Aug. 1, for their annual budget hearing. Council reviewed the 2023 projected budget and noted changes from the current year, with a rise in utility budget and a cut in street improvement. However, the city will remain revenue neutral. With...[More]
Linn County Commissioners - Monday, July 25, 2022 - Jul. 27, 2022
The first order of business at the Linn County Commissioners meeting on July 25 was the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by approval of bills in the amount of $226,147.46. County Clerk David Lamb then presented adds and abates 2022-169 through 171 for a total change of -$59, which...[More]
Pleasanton City Council ~ Monday, July 18, 2022 - Jul. 20, 2022
The council heard from public speakers Hayley Foltz and Piper Smith, former lifeguards at the pool, concerning treatment they say they allegedly received from other life guards following the banning of Stephanie Smith from the pool. Smith said she was followed by other lifeguards and confronted...[More]
Linn County Commissioners ~ Monday, July 18, 2022 - Jul. 20, 2022
The commissioners opened Monday’s meeting with a prayer from Pastor Jeff Fulk; after which they approved bills in the amount of $415,720.05. They also approved ads and abates on tax issues that came out increasing taxes by $237.06. Sheriff Kevin Friend sent his inmate report that showed...[More]
Linn County Commissioners - Monday, July 11, 2022 - Jul. 13, 2022
The commissioners met for their regular Monday meeting and paid bills in the amount of $207,466.07. Sheriff Kevin Friend sent a report that showed he has 23 prisoners with 20 in-house and three farmed out. AMR reported 21 transports last week with 34 month-to-date. Fire Chief/EM Director Randy...[More]
USD 346 School Board - Monday, July 11, 2022 - Jul. 13, 2022
The USD 346 Board met in regular session on Monday, July 11, with the first order of business being the appointment of a board president and vice president with board members Max Krull and Tracy Springer retaining those positions respectively. The board then approved the consent agenda which...[More]
Pleasanton USD 344 - Monday, July 11, 2022 - Jul. 13, 2022
Members of Pleasanton School Board met on Monday, July 11, for their regular monthly meeting. Superintendent Travis Laver informed the board of a route bus needing to be towed to Chanute for repairs. The board voted and approved the $800 tow fees. Laver, as well as board member Jay Allen, discussed...[More]
Linn Valley City Council - Monday, July 11, 2022 - Jul. 13, 2022
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present, except for Council Member Robert Suppenbach. In connection with the city’s water project, Paul Owings of BG Consultants made...[More]
