NEWS
Commissioners discuss grievance filed on commissioner
During the Aug. 4 meeting, the commissioners in attendance, briefly discussed a grievance which County Clerk Danielle Souza noted had been filed against Commissioner Alison Hamilton. Souza noted the grievance was filed by a county employee that reports directly to the commissioners... [More]
Blue Mound Council discusses 4-wheeler issues
Council members for the city of Blue Mound discussed ways to curb the rise in 4-wheeler complaints the city has received in recent weeks. During their Aug. 4 meeting, it was decided to invite Undersheriff Bobby Johnson to attend a workshop in order to discuss ways to handle the... [More]
More News
- Commissioners review tower regulations
- Williams sentenced in amended case
- Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of La Cygne, Linn County
- Pleasanton PD makes drug arrest during domestic call
- Commissioners review departmental budgets
- Wisdom appointed Pleasanton Fire Chief
- Pleasanton Council cuts to get to revenue neutral
- Local residents warn of bad business practices
SPORTS
Annual demo derby kicks off this year’s Linn County Fair and Rodeo
On the evening of Aug. 2, the 2025 Linn County Fair and Rodeo kicked off with the annual demolition derby. Grandstand Attractions once again put on the derby with five different classes this year. There were two newer classes this year that had not been seen at the derby in... [More]
From the Bleachers - 719
College Athletics Has Changed Forever College athletics is no longer what it used to be, it’s now a full-fledged money game. Players are going to the highest bidder, whether through NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, transfer incentives, or promises of exposure.... [More]
More Sports
- Blue Mound softball earns second place at Crest
- PV Cheer has strong performances at UCA Summer Camp 2025
- Nobodys wins Blue Mound co-ed softball tournament
- Pleasanton 12-14 baseball wins championship
- Gratton at Nationals
- Summer Ball Tournaments
- Summer Ball Tournaments
- Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team places seventh at State, Wallace earns State championship
COMMUNITY
Miami County Museum to present one-woman play on Laura Ingalls Wilder
The beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of “Little House on the Prairie,” immortalized her pioneer family life through her books and, in 1974, was herself immortalized in the television series of the same title starring Michael Landon. On August 9, one has the... [More]
University of Kansas announces graduates
LAWRENCE — The names of more than 6,700 graduates at the University of Kansas for summer and fall 2024 and spring 2025 have been announced by the University Registrar. Many graduates and candidates for degree celebrated by participating in KU Commencement, which took place... [More]
Knowing and preventing kids sports injuries
School is about to begin and so are school sports. Kids of all ages, from elementary to high school enjoy competitive team sports but injuries happen in all of them. This article will focus on the types of injuries kids can get from playing sports and more importantly what kids,... [More]
More Community
- 4H Style Revue and Performing Arts set for July 26
- Benefit dinner and auction July 26
- Wade recounts WWII experience in South West Pacific theatre
- Cultivating Kindness film crew win Telly Awards
- Local roots bring couple back to familiar territory
- Remembering those who gave all
- Prairie View FFA captures State Ag Mechanics Championship
- Free summer meals for kids age 1 to 18 in Pleasanton
