NEWS
Placement of Linn County Health Department still in discussion
With the sales tax question to finance the proposed Linn County Law Enforcement Center project on the ballot, the County Commissioners at their Monday meeting discussed that they are open to suggestions on where to locate the Linn County Health Department. The commissioners... [More]
Parker leaders talk memorial tree, sidewalks
Holiday fir to honor late Christmas decorator Parker is reaching fruition on a memorial Christmas tree for Heritage Park. The wait for new business district sidewalks, however, may continue. That was the consensus of its city council at last Thursday’s... [More]
County Law Enforcement Center informational meeting at Mound City Tuesday, Oct. 23
The city of Mound City is sponsoring an informational meeting to educate the public on the Nov. 6 ballot issue concerning the vote for a sales tax to pay for the proposed Linn County Law Enforcement Center project. Mayor Mat Casner said the meeting is informational... [More]
More News
- 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
- Going to the dogs: Rescue organization focuses on bigger picture
SPORTS
Blu-Jays look for win to host bi-district next week
BY TONY FURSE LINN COUNTY NEWS NEWSPAPERSRME@yahoo.com Couple Friday night’s 46-0 Pleasanton loss at St. Mary’s-Colgan with Yates Center’s 7-6 home slopfest win against Uniontown. What results is a must-win game for the Blu-Jays at 2-6 Yates... [More]
Sixth grade highlights Buff league meet effort
Yes, Prairie View junior Brooke Allen finished fifth at last Thursday’s Pioneer League cross country meet in a tune-up for this Saturday’s Class 3-A regional run. But it was her little sister and two other sixth-grade girls who may have provided the biggest... [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
BeAlert presentation on the role of social media in exploitation set for Oct. 21
A presentation for adults on the dangers inherent to social media will be held at Jayhawk-Linn at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. Students from two of the three high schools will have their own presentation at Prairie View High School (PVHS) at 9:30 a.m. with students... [More]
50 years ago: When Hollywood came to Mound City
Four years before the inaugural Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts Festival set up there, the Linn County Courthouse square was abuzz as a Hollywood movie set. Famed Life magazine photographer Gordon Parks, a Fort Scott native, had written a semi-autobiographical 1962 novel titled... [More]
First Christian Church to host Hymn Sing
Submitted By PASTOR DOUG SARVER Pleasanton First Christian Church will host a Sunday evening Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. Sept. 30. The theme will be “Our Joy Through the Ages – to Sing!” All are welcome to join us as we sing the beloved hymns... [More]
More Community
- 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
- A look at local recovery options, part two