• This gorgeous Out on the Gravel shot was captured by Jenn Hughes at County Road 1095 and 1150 Road. If you have a photo you would like to share for Out on the Gravel, please send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com.

  • The Jayhawk football team competes in a jamboree at Central Heights on Aug. 28. Here the Hawks are facing Anderson County, other teams at the jamboree included Central Heights and Riverton.

  • The Prairie View football team warms up before some preseason scrimmage action on Aug. 28. The Buffalos’ first game will be at Osawatomie on Sept. 4.

  • Out on the Gravel this week is by Kerry McCoy of a 2.5-inch long grasshopper that visited her back porch. If you have a cool picture of something, send it to Barbara Proffitt at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com.

  • The Linn County Fair & Rodeo wrapped up Saturday night; Friday’s calf scramble had many kids running after five calves with a ribbon attached to the tail. For those who could grab a tag, they earned some cash to take home.

  • Kids fish Little Sugar Creek by the Linn County Fairgrounds the morning of Aug. 8 in the annual kids’ fishing derby.

  • The Mark Schuler Memorial Antique Tractor Show takes place on the afternoon of Aug. 8 at the Linn County fairgrounds.

  • The Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosts Kid’s Day on the afternoon of Aug. 6. There were bounce houses, games, and various activities the kids could participate in that afternoon.

  • This week's Out on the Gravel submission comes from Danita Sloan who caught this great shot of a bobcat sunning itself on hay bales. If you have a photo you'd like to share for Out on the Gravel send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com

  • Ryan Gamboa with KSHB41 News interviews Pleasanton Mayor Mathew Young and Council member John Bowley at the Pleasanton water plant on Sunday afternoon regarding the water issues the city currently faces and the emergency declaration enacted during the Aug. 8 special meeting of the council.

NEWS

Linn County News selected for national newspaper initiative

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Linn County News selected for national newspaper initiative   Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com   The Linn County News is excited to announce the newspaper has been selected to participate in a prestigious national initiative focused on the future of community... [More]

Law enforcement response to armed suicidal subject

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On Sept. 7, 2026, officers with the Pleasanton Police Department and deputies with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Pleasanton Campground, located on 18th Street in Pleasanton, Kan., regarding a report of a suicidal subject.  Upon arrival, officers... [More]

Commissioners approve final negotiation for settlement agreement

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During the meeting on Sept. 8, which was rescheduled from Sept. 7 due to Labor Day, the commissioners held a 15-minute executive session for attorney/client privilege with County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and attorney Scott Nehrbuss.  Following the session, Nehrbuss asked... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk football starts season with rout of Uniontown

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The Jayhawk Linn football team began their season on Sept. 4 with a home contest against Three Rivers League foe Uniontown. The Hawks had little trouble with the Eagles and had more trouble committing penalties but Jayhawk came out with the big 44-8 victory. In the first quarter... [More]

Prairie View volleyball starts season at Baldwin and home triangular

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The Prairie View volleyball team started their season with a tournament at Baldwin on Aug. 29 and then a home triangular against Uniontown and Olathe Metro Academy on Aug. 31. The Baldwin tournament was a very tough tournament and the Lady Buffs played four games. They lost... [More]

Pleasanton football defeats St. Paul in overtime

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The Pleasanton football team played their first game of the season on Sept. 4 against TRL foe St. Paul. Pleasanton is 8-man this year after quite a few years in 11-man so it had been a while since they played St. Paul in football. The Jays were victorious in the first game back... [More]

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COMMUNITY

John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced

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John and Helen Barnes were long-term Linn County community members that supported the growth and well-being of Linn County and its members. Their estate provided for the distribution of annual monies from the John and Helen Barnes Community Fund (JHBCF) to non-profit organizations... [More]

Sources of Strength brings hope, help and strength to JLHS students this year

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Editor’s Note: In an effort to provide more information on Sources of Strength, we’ve added comments and clarifications to instill further understanding of the program. Sources of Strength (S.O.S.) is a best practice, strength-based, upstream suicide prevention... [More]

America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers

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The Founding Fathers were important in the creation of our nation. They helped contribute to founding documents such as The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Articles of Confederation. They also contributed to many boycotts, like the Boston Tea Party. They were also... [More]

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