NEWS
Same Parker intersection area prompts separate patron complaints
The corner of Main and Walnut streets served as the home vicinity for two separate patron complaints at Thursday’s monthly Parker City Council meeting. One issue addressed by Tony Cole, 338 W. Main St., involved the legality of his solution to prevent large trucks from... [More]
La Cygne continues water operator search
La Cygne will move forward with interviews to find a Class II water plant operator and Class I wastewater operator. That was the verdict expressed by Mayor Robert Sullivan to close a special council meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 11. Following 10 minutes of open-session information,... [More]
Items illegally obtained by former county attorney returned
During the meeting of the County Commissioners on Monday, Sept. 16, Deputy Scott Polster reported that items either taken by former County Attorney John Sutherland, or purchased by him illegally with county funds, are now being returned to the county by the Federal Bureau of... [More]
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- Steven Louis Finley 05-24-1966 to 06-15-2019
- Wanda Sheppard 06-10-1926 to 01-08-2019
- Jack Edward Scott 01-22-1925 to 06-10-2019
- Lloyd Eugene “Gene” Dixon 10-31-1938 to 06-11-2019
- John R. Markley, DVM 04-23-1934 to 05-22-2019
- Bobby J. Wurtz 02-01-1936 to 05-14-2019
- Parker leaders double Christmas toy donation
- Attempted abduction reported on fairgrounds
SPORTS
Prairie View volleyball starts season with a couple wins
Prairie View volleyball struggled last season, but the team is hoping this season they can get a few more wins and so far that seems to be the case. The season started with a triangular at Central Heights on Sept. 5 against Osawatomie and Central Heights. The Lady Buffs were... [More]
Pleasanton football falls to Southeast in league play
The Pleasanton football team had a setback this past week as they fell to league foe Southeast Cherokee, 28-12. The Jays hosted the Lancers on Sept. 13, and things started off right for the Jays as quarterback Dale Gillespie connected with Kasen McKee for a 21-yard touchdown.... [More]
More Sports
- A day to remember: Lady Buff seniors help sweep Oz in home finale
- Pleasanton baseball falls to Northeast; softball gets first wins of season
- Pleasanton places 7th in TRL tournament
- Alcorn, Snyder compete for the Buffalos at State
- Stone, Broyles, Dawson medal for Hawks at State Track Meet
- Miller leads Blu-Jays at State track
- Pleasanton track hosts Three Rivers League meet
- Prairie View golf hosts Prairie View Invitational
COMMUNITY
130 years of faith, strength, service
The First Christian Church in Pleasanton will celebrate its 130th anniversary this weekend with an array of events that begin with an old-fashioned ice cream social at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the church. Sunday, Sept. 22, will bring Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship... [More]
Picnics of the past: Some of Linn County’s early picnic groves
Submitted by Linn County Historical Society I’m sure everyone can agree that the months of July and August are usually very hot ones! Fortunately, we can now rely on the air conditioner to keep us cool and comfortable. A century or more... [More]
Presbyterian CRE at Pleasanton marks one year in community
Linda Dudley has been a Commissioned Ruling Elder or CRE in the First Presbyterian Church at Pleasanton for just over a year now. However, she began her journey 20 years ago at the age of 50 when she became a lay pastor for the church. “Several... [More]
More Community
- Gerken retires from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- SEK-CAP needs your feedback
- KCS Holiday Express: A delight for all
- Mound City Library to host events for summer reading program
- A look at inpatient treatment options, part two
- 6 educators retire from Linn County schools
- New Lancaster Bike Blessing Breakfast Saturday, May 19
- KDWPT stocking walleye and wiper fry at local lakes