Brody Clark works on the first coat of paint for a sculpture that will be placed in a “Kindness Garden” that will soon be located on Main Street in Mound City, just west of Food Fair.

Candidate representatives visit with local residents prior to dinner at the Linn County Democrats Picnic held on Sunday, Aug. 24.

Attendees at the Linn County Democrats Picnic Supper fill their plates with food shared by many in attendance.

At right, Linn County Democratic Chair Mary Stroda welcomes those in attendance at the annual picnic dinner held at the Pleasanton Community Center on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 24

Jayhawk Elementary has adjusted their car rider line. Administration hopes that these changes will eliminate the backup for district buses, and allow students a smoother dismissal. These changes went into effect August 15. Additionally, administration at Jayhawk Elementary is asking parents and guardians to call the office prior to 2 p.m. for any transportation changes to help keep dismissal running smoothly. All students are dismissed at 3:25 p.m.

Kids cool off under the spray of a Rural Fire Truck in Mound City during the Summer Splash held Aug. 13. Other activities were held, as well, at the Mound City Public Library.

Members of the Jayhawk Linn Class of 1975 met Saturday at the Earnest homestead near Fairmount Church north of Prescott. Pictured are Dave Carney, Steve Miller, Tony Furse, Mick Morrell, Doug Wilson, LuAnn (Hoppes) Reece, Bill Leavitt, Deb (Pennington) Bugner, Jerry Foerschler, Shelley (Crooks) Cochran, Rod Earnest, Sharon (Simons) Kennedy-Beckman, Ed Adams and Scott Murphy. Also attending were Lea Ann (Brown) Davenport, Phil Harlow and Marion Maloney.

6 Year olds left to right: Braylee Sheets, third place, Colt Correll, second place, Eli Kramer, first place.

5 Year olds left to right: Molly Blevins, third place, August Cummings, second place, Logan Sloan, first place.

4 Year Olds left to right: Cayden Castle, third place, Jamison Clearwater, second place, Wade Meiwes, first place.