NEWS
BREAKING NEWS
On Aug. 14 Linn Valley Lakes issued a warning to all property owners on their Facebook page noting the possible presence of blue-green algae on the 5-acre lake at Linn Valley. The warning noted that jar tests of the water were being conducted by the city as instructed... [More]
Meeting held to look at possibilities with new law enforcement center
Linn County Commissioners and the architect for the jail project study held a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 8, in the Linn County Courthouse Annex at Mound City to further discuss the project with members of the community. The meeting opened with Larry Goldberg... [More]
USD 344 receives security grant Door metal detectors coming
PleasantonUSD 344 District Superintendent Travis Laver notified the board during the meeting on Monday, Aug. 13, that the district had been approved for and had already received the security grant for which he had previously applied. The grant is a 50-50 match grant,... [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
Fishing derby at fair a success
The Linn County Fair and Rodeo held the annual kid’s fishing derby on Saturday, Aug. 11, at Little Sugar Creek at the Linn County Fairgrounds. The event began at 8 a.m. with registration, and the derby itself began at about 8:30 a.m. The kids were allowed to... [More]
Linn County Fair and Rodeo demo derby huge success
The Linn County Fair and Rodeo and Grandstand Attractions hosted the annual demolition derby on Aug. 3 and 4. The first night of the derby, Aug. 3, featured the team derby competition and the figure eight race. The second night, Aug. 4, was the traditional demo derby with bonestock,... [More]
More Sports
- 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
- Jayhawk golf places 1st in tournaments in West Franklin, Osawatomie
COMMUNITY
USD 362 welcomes 14 new licensed educators
Prairie View Unified School District 362 students will welcome 14 new licensed educators as they begin the 2018-19 school term Thursday. Marc Ballinger will teach five sections of freshman-level earth/space science and one section of sixth-grade computer skills. To see the... [More]
Linn County Fair & Rodeo Queen crowned
Left to right, Brooke Riggs, Queen Alyssa Coleman, Madison Schreck-hise and Kenzie McAtee represent the girls who broke the record on ticket sales at $49,742 total. Coleman sold an all time high amount of $19,984.74.
Finding his passion in life
Tucker Hall is a 12-year-old boy who lives in Mound City. He loves his family, but he has found a passion for gardening and it appears he has a green thumb to go with it. Tucker first became interested in plants and vegetables when his grandparents, Craig and Linda Wood, added... [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