• The winners from the 2025 Linn County Spelling Bee are Jordyn Burns, first place, and Tyrus Chadwick, runner-up. They will both head to Salina on March 22 to compete in the State Spelling Bee.

  • Judge Andrea Purvis swears in newly appointed Linn County Clerk Danielle Souza Monday, Feb. 10, at the Linn County Commissioner’s meeting.

  • Linn County Attorney Justin Meeks, left, presents Linn County Clerk David Lamb, right, with a plaque commemorating his 29 years of service to the county during his retirement celebration at the Courthouse Annex on the afternoon of Jan. 31. Lamb was joined by his family, friends and co-workers on his final day with the County to celebrate his retirement.

  • Board Supervisor Rick Castle was honored for his work and efforts with the board over his years of service during the annual meeting and banquet held on Tuesday evening.

  • Kora Stainbrook accepts her award for Honorable Mention in the Conservation Limerick Contest from Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS. Also noted was Ryleigh Leuker, who took Honorable Mention for 10th-12th grade in the poster contest. Leuker was unable to attend the banquet.

  • Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS, presents David Ungeheuer with the 2024 Soil Conservation award in recognition of his efforts on his property during the banquet held on Tuesday evening

  • Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS, presents Eugene and Nancy Lanham with the Soil Conservation award for 2024 for work completed on their property during the annual banquet on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

  • Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS, presents Caleb and Sarah Sutterby with the 2024 Grassland award during the banquet on Tuesday evening for work they have done on their property to save native grasses.

  • Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS, presents Jesse and Holly Kinder with the 2024 Grassland award as part of the annual banquet on Tuesday, Jan. 28 in recognition of their efforts to conserve native grasses.

  • Joined by members of the NCRS and the conservation board, the McLiney’s accepted the 2024 Wildlife Habitat award during the annual meeting and banquet held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Prairie View High School. Pictured, left to right are: Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS; Tyler Paddock, Board Supervisor; Kyle Carstens, Board Supervisor; Andrew McLiney; Justin Harbit – KS Department of Wildlife & Parks; Casey McLiney; Jacob Berglund – Board Supervisor; Roger Medlin – Board Supervisor; Rick Castle – Board Supervisor; Stacy Reagan – District Manager.

NEWS

Barrett elected District 76 Kansas Representative

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      Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com   The Barrett name is well-known in La Cygne, Barrett Automotive is Doug’s business and Susan is well-known for her work with CHCSEK and Ray of Hope in northern Linn County; now, son Brad Barrett... [More]

La Cygne adopts new pool position

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    LINN COUNTY NEWS NEWSPAPERSRME@YAHOO.COM   La Cygne’s Community Park swimming pool will now have a coordinator. At their regular meeting last Wednesday, the council voted 4-0, with David Brenneman not present, to establish the new two-year... [More]

Commissioners hear report on court acoustics

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  Request made to increase cost by $1K   Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   Following up on a request last week from Linn County Sheriff James Akes that work be done to the Linn County Court, Public Works Administrator Shaun West reported... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View wrestling celebrates Senior Night as they host Pittsburg

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The Prairie View girls’ and boys’ wrestling teams hosted Pittsburg in a dual on Feb. 3. It was also Senior Night for the Buffalos as well. The Lady Buffalos won their dual against Pittsburg 42-26. Keira Ferrell, 125, Grace Cullor, 130, Shawna Case, 155, Aaralyn... [More]

Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball face Uniontown and St. Paul during Courtwarming week

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      LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams hosted Uniontown and St. Paul this past week during Courtwarming week.  The Jays hosted Uniontown on Feb. 4 and then hosted St. Paul of Feb.... [More]

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COMMUNITY

60 years of friendships and memories

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Furse retires from F&M Bank board   Barbara Furse began her career with the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Mound City on Nov. 1, 1964.  “The bank was owned by Orval Hennesy at that time and was located in the original building across the street from where... [More]

Baby birth, voting… almost rolled into one package

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There is nothing like the birth of a child for a family, and the birth of two-month old Kit Victoria Oberlechner was no different; but the birth had added meaning as Kit was able to accompany her parents to the voting booth Nov. 5. Trenton Oberlechner said that he and wife,... [More]

Kellstadt opens new business in Mound City

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After 29 years in health care practice, most recently at CHCSEK, Rhonda Kellstadt, APRN, decided it was time to step away from the more regimented clinic setting and branch out in a different direction. “It was just time for a change,” stated Kellstadt, who recently... [More]

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