Commission debates future of economic development program
The Linn County Commission discussed the possible dismantling of the county's economic development program during Monday's commission meeting on Feb. 23. (Journal file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff lcjeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – The Linn County Commission heard the possible ramifications of dissolving the county’s economic development committee and not hiring an economic development director at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 23. County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta had b
La Cygne police chief to add new full-time officer, adds new vehicle to fleet
The La Cygne Police Department added this SUV to its fleet earlier this month. (La Cygne Police Department Facebook) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com LA CYGNE – The La Cygne City Council was not exactly unanimous in supporting a plan earlier this month by Police Chief Zachary Mathies, who asked to add another full-time policeman to his force. Frustrated by the inability of the department to hire someone qualified to be the “Community Development Offi
La Cygne council approves land purchase, questions impact of data center on water supply
The La Cygne City Council approves purchasing land adjacent to its water plant to build a clearwell that will hold up to 500,000 gallons. (Journal file photo) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com LA CYGNE – After several days of negotiations and special meetings, the city council voted unanimously to purchase a lot adjacent to the north of the city’s water plant, at 116 N. First St. for $47,000. The purchase of the lot, which is 100 feet wide, will enable
Procedure for placing help-wanted ads questioned by county clerk
Linn County Clerk Chasity Ware asked county commissioners to clarify policy on placing help wanted ads. (Wix file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staf f lcjeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – Linn County Clerk Chasity Ware brought up a question on Tuesday, Feb. 17, about employment ads in the newspaper and which departments were responsible for the cost. Ware said that when they received an invoice and she was asked how it needed to be paid, her first thought was that it should
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