NEWS
Weekend snow causes power outages
Linn County was hit by the season’s first large snowfall over the weekend – admittedly a beautiful heavy snow – but with that, it brought power outages that several, as of press time, in the Parker and La Cygne area were still dealing with. Average snowfall... [More]
Parker opts for monthly city court
Parker has decided to conduct its city court on a monthly basis. After discussing the recommendation of Cherry Buckley, city court clerk, at last Thursday’s monthly meeting, the City Council approved not only the frequency change but... [More]
New nursing home buyer briefs Prescott City Council
Jessy Willard, who recently purchased the building where the former Country View Nursing Home was located, attended Tuesday night’s Prescott City Council meeting to discuss his plans for the use of the building. Willard, who purchased the building two weeks ago,... [More]
More News
- Parker leaders double Christmas toy donation
- Attempted abduction reported on fairgrounds
- Week at a Glance
- Sheriff supplying discs, cuts off CA access to server
- La Cygne mayor seeks U.S. Minerals appearance
- USD 362 board approves technology purchases
- Mound City holds open house
- Council action allows La Cygne sewer CCTV to proceed
SPORTS
Jayhawk wrestling ties, wins, losses at Humboldt
The Jayhawk wrestling team traveled to Humboldt on Jan. 10 to compete in duals against Humboldt and Parsons. These duals finals ended in interesting circumstances. The team tied Humboldt 36-36 but lost the tie-breaking criteria. However, in the next dual against... [More]
Prairie View boys’ basketball falls to league foes Anderson County, Osawatomie
The Prairie View boys basketball team played two Pioneer League games as they traveled to Anderson County on Jan. 8 and host Osawatomie on Jan. 11. The Buffalos lost both games as they fell to Anderson County 84-46 and then lost to Osawatomie 65-52. The Anderson County game... [More]
More Sports
- 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
- Jayhawk baseball sweeps Pleasanton
- Pleasanton boys, girls win JV Iola Invitational
COMMUNITY
Ellis retires after 52 years in banking
Steve Ellis, community bank president of Labette Bank in Pleasanton, began his banking career as a senior in high school in 1967 working in the family-owned and operated Bank of Pleasanton located on the southwest corner of Ninth and Main streets in Pleasanton. He began as... [More]
Pleasanton High School student Jackie Beltz marches in London parade
A family trip to London for the New Year’s Day Parade began back in July at cheer camp held in Coffeyville. The camp, hosted by Universal Cheerleaders Association, offers high school cheer squads an opportunity to hone and add to their skills, as well as individuals... [More]
Holy Land trip a possible do again for Pleasanton couple
Many people have Israel and the Holy Land on their bucket list, but for Bob and Cindy Woody of Pleasanton that destination can be crossed off the list, or added again to places they’d like to see more of. Going through a James MacDonald tour of Walking the Word,... [More]
More Community
- 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
- A look at assessment and evaluation options
- Judd graduates from basic training