Charlene Sims, Journal staff

In a discussion between a La Cygne official and the Linn County Commission, it became apparent that no one is in charge of selling tracts at the both of the county's industrial parks. (Journal file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – A discussion with La Cygne Police Chief/Planning and Zoning Administrator Zachary Mathies and the Linn County Commission indicated that there has been a disconnect between the county’s governing body and the industrial park in...

A proposal for the Linn County Commission to pass a resolution about vicious dogs would outline the types of behavior that would lead to a determination if the dog was dangerous. (Upsplash file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – Linn County Sheriff James Akes and Planning and Zoning Director Jennifer Cummings presented a resolution for a vicious dog law on Monday, April 6, for the commissioners to review before a final decision is made. Akes said the the...

Commissioner Jim Johnson questioned county mechanics about the maintenance and service contracts on machinery during the March 30 commission meeting. (Journal file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – At Linn County Commissioner Jim Johnson’s request, the mechanics from all three shops came in to meet with the commissioners on Monday, March 30. Johnson told the men, “Its just been brought to my attention about some of the breakdowns we’ve had in our...