MANHATTAN — Cooler temperatures are ushering in some of the best fishing of the year across Kansas, according to Joe Gerken, a fisheries and aquatics specialist with K-State Extension.
“This is a great time of year for fish,” Gerken said.
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AGNEWS
Ks Jr Angus member Creed Caldwell is Colvin Certified Angus Beef ® brand
The next generation of beef leaders is already putting in the hard work—on ranches, in classrooms and in research labs. The Colvin Scholarship Fund recognizes and supports their dedication, awarding 27 students across the country a combined $100,000 this year to continue... [More]
Family-owned farms account for 95% of U.S. farms
WASHINGTON - 2025 – Family farms comprise 95 percent of all U.S. farms, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The farm typology report... [More]
USDA to gather conservation data, assess trends to improve program and services
WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is reaching out to farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners to gather in-depth information... [More]
NEWS
Commissioners meet with auditor in executive session
During the Dec. 1 meeting, the commissioners held a 15-minute executive session with Linn County Clerk Chasity Ware, Linn County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and the auditor, Rodney Burns. Following the 15-minute executive session, which was requested by Ware in connection with... [More]
USD 362 board makes personnel decisions
Members debate value of petty cash funds Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education acted on personnel and debated the existence of petty cash funds at their monthly meeting Nov. 18. After three executive sessions totaling 30 minutes for... [More]
USD 362 leader apprises board of taxing mistake
Johnson says school district should not pay for correction Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education has been publicly apprised of a mill-levy error affecting already-mailed property tax statements in Miami County. At the Nov. 18 monthly... [More]
More News
- Commissioners briefly discuss mill levy error for USD 362
- Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret
- Parker City Council looks at roof bids, other motions
- Schneider and Secrest chosen as Teacher of the Year
- P&Z commission meets for workshop on battery storage and data centers
- Wills appointed fourth councilman for Pleasanton
- Write in votes upset some races after final tally
- Linn Valley bonds sell well, no tax increase for new fire truck
COMMUNITY
A piece of Prescott’s history
Elevator razed Last week the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Co. (BNSF) took down the old grain elevator and storage bins at Prescott, taking with it a large piece of history that touched several families in the community. Originally, it was built by members of the Norbury... [More]
Dream Aesthetics, Mound City, fulfilling a dream
Life is a series of twists and turns and for Dream Aesthetics owner, Rhonda Kellstadt, it took her into self-employment and happiness in life. Many know Kellstadt from her many years working as a nurse practitioner with Mercy Health, transitioning to CHC/SEK in Pleasanton;... [More]
Holiday food drive distributions this weekend
Besides the food pantries located across Linn County, individual entities are collecting food for distribution, two of them this weekend. The first is a food drive organized by the First Christian Church in Pleasanton, 603 N. Main, with distribution of food items scheduled... [More]
More Community
- Prairie View FFA team places well at national Ag Mechanics competition
- Heartland awards $5,000 to Linn County Fair Association for fairgrounds intercom system
- Like father, like sons
- Mound City Community Garden
- Kelley honored - Instructor of the Year
- A few things to know about football
- First Aid: your safety toolkit
- Hydroponic towers provide fresh produce for lunches at JES
