• A funnel dropped on Blue Mound and traveled east through the county causing widespread damage Monday night, April 13, around 7:45 p.m. The quick moving storm left many people with little opportunity to find shelter. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the storm.

  • Sugar Valley sustained much damage from the funnel that dropped near Blue Mound on Monday evening, April 13. This mobile home was located on the east side of the community off of Paine Road, it was one of many that were damaged.

  • Garrett Conley and date Brilyn Bogan as they’re names are announced at Saturday’s walk-in for the PHS prom.

  • Maria Neal-Cox is escorted down the red carpet by Clay Nichols at the PHS prom on Saturday evening.

  • Millie Byerly and Brayden Reeves during prom walk-in at PHS on Saturday evening, April 11.

  • Brody Beattie escorts Kelcie Haupt to the PVHS prom on Saturday via a blue flat bed truck.

  • PHS senior Katrina Taylor gives her speech, and advice to the lower classmen, during the Scholarship Banquet on April 8.

  • Izzabella Antoine and Will Caldwell are all smiles at the walk-in for the 2026 PVHS Prom on Saturday evening.

  • Cade Rhynerson escorts Jenah Swearingen from his lifted red truck during prom walk-in at PVHS on Saturday, April 11.

  • PHS senior Lincoln Baldwin displays his four-year Blu Jay and pin for graduation with pride during the Scholarship Banquet. Baldwin was recipient of one of two Ray Scholarships given this year.

NEWS

We want your photos…

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Would you like to see one of your photos in the paper? We’re starting a new weekly photo submission opportunity! Out on the gravel will feature a local photo each week in our paper taken somewhere in Linn County; a photo of something that interested someone enough to... [More]

Pleasanton approves water plant roof bidding, backup water supply study

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The Pleasanton City Council met with BG Consultants engineer, Jason Hoskinson, Monday night and approved several projects that have been in the works, some for months, some not so long. First approved was allowing BG Consultants to advertise the Stegge Lake Dam Repair project... [More]

Commissioners reviewing resolution on vicious dogs

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During the April 6 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Planning and Zoning Administrator Jennifer Cummings and Linn County Sheriff James Akes regarding a proposed resolution regarding vicious dogs. Cummings explained that as of now, Linn County “does not... [More]

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SPORTS

Pleasanton baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee

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The Pleasanton baseball team hosted Southeast Cherokee on March 31 in a league double-header. Southeast was too much for the Jays as they won each game big, 20-0 and 22-7. The first game was all Southeast as they led 10-0 after two innings and finished it in the fourth with... [More]

Jayhawk softball swept by Central Heights

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The Jayhawk Linn softball team traveled to Central Heights on March 31 to play the Vikings in a double-header. The Lady Hawks dropped both games, a close 4-5 loss in the first game and then a 3-13 in the following game. The first game saw both teams tied 1-1 after one inning... [More]

Prairie View baseball splits with Santa Fe Trail

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The Pleasanton baseball team hosted Santa Fe Trail on March 31 and split with the Chargers in a Pioneer League double-header. The Buffalos won the first game 8-7 but lost the second game 4-20. The first game started with the Buffalos taking a 2-1 lead after two innings. Trail... [More]

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COMMUNITY

Conley earns Radenburg Scholarship

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A lifetime spent in agriculture and a clear vision for the future has led Garrett Conley of Pleasanton, Kansas, to be selected as a 2026 Radenburg Memorial Scholarship recipient. Conley, a senior at Pleasanton High School, will graduate May 9 before attending Fort Scott Community... [More]

Ray Scholarship recipients determined by USD 344 BOE

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The USD 344 Board of Education met for a special meeting during spring break and during that meeting determined the 2026 recipients of the annual Ray Scholarship. This scholarship is a highly valued full ride scholarship that covers tuition, books and more for the recipients.... [More]

PES holds Battle of the Books competition

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On Thursday, March 26, four teams at Pleasanton Elementary fought for the championship title in the first ever Battle of the Books. The competition was originally slated for the afternoon hours but was moved to the morning to accommodate team members who needed to attend a... [More]

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