NEWS
USD 362 patrons to see mill decrease
Unified School District 362 property taxpayers will see a decrease of almost 1.5 mills for the 2019-20 school term. A unanimous vote by its board of education Monday night sets this year’s total mill levy at 44.241, down from last year’s... [More]
McCoy arraigned on murder charge
Samantha L. McCoy appeared in Bates County Circuit Court in Butler, Mo., on Wednesday, Aug. 7, with her public defender, Jeff Martin, for an arraignment hearing in front of Judge Julie Highley-Kuetzer on the charge of murder in the first degree,... [More]
La Cygne councilwoman announces resignation
A longtime civic leader has announced her resignation from the La Cygne City Council. At the end of the council’s regular meeting last Wednesday, Aug. 7, Esther Shields cited an impending relocation to a Paola senior apartment complex... [More]
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- Francis Dean Pratt 07-01-1929 to 06-19-2019
- Steven Louis Finley 05-24-1966 to 06-15-2019
- Isabel Marie Read 10-07-1917 to 06-17-2019
- 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
SPORTS
Kids fishing derby at Linn County Fair and Rodeo
The annual kids fishing derby was held at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo on the morning of Aug. 10. It was a good crowd this year as over 60 young anglers came out to enjoy some fishing. The competition began around 8:30 a.m. and ended about an hour later.... [More]
Chambers crowned World Champion for second time in three years
Prairie View student Jade Chambers spent his summer competing in youth rodeos and has done quite well. He competed in the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Huron, S.D., from June 23 to June 29. In this rodeo he competed in ribbon roping, goat tying... [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
‘The story isn’t over yet’
Pastor Joe Perkins and wife Terry are celebrating 25 years of service with First Baptist Church in Mound City. This type of longevity for a pastor is rare. The journey into ministry actually began in Youngstown, Ohio, where Joe grew up the son of a carpenter. Joe worked... [More]
LCHD offers Feeding and Changing Station at fairgrounds
Submitted by Tisha Coleman Administrator Linn County Health Department Linn County Health Department is sponsoring for the 2nd year a “Feeding and Changing Station” for parents, caregivers of infants at the Linn County Fair on August 3-10th, 2019. ... [More]
New Lancaster General Store is a step back in time
The New Lancaster General Store is tucked away on a side road just a few miles north by northwest of Linn Valley on the corner of 367th Terrace and New Lancaster Road, but when you make the trip you find you just may have stepped back in time... [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