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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. 

To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here.

AGNEWS

USDA opens state-of-the-art livestock insects research laboratory to combat livestock pests

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KERRVILLE, TX – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory. This state-of-the-art laboratory facility that will provide the U.S. cattle industry with... [More]

Grow, prepare and enjoy hot peppers

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Some like it hot and that includes the spicy heat of hot peppers added to entrees, beverages and desserts. Others value hot peppers for their help with pain relief and other health benefits. For those who can’t stand the heat, proper pepper selection, care and preparation... [More]

Most of the U.S. rented farmland is owned by non-farmers

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Washington, D.C.– Over 2.0 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of farmland, according to the results of the 2024 Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey results released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National... [More]

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NEWS

SPECIAL: U.S. 69 overlay project to begin the week of July 6

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  About 25 miles of U.S. 69 in Linn and Bourbon counties will receive an asphalt overlay starting the week of July 6, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The work will start just north of Pleasanton on the southbound lanes and move south. The... [More]

Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club holds training event at Trading Post

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Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club participated in an annual training event for disaster communications on Saturday, June 28 at the rest area located at the Trading Post/Butler, Mo., exit on U.S. Highway 69. During the exercise, clubs and groups across the country participated in... [More]

Commissioners approve new rental agreement for 4-H building

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During the meeting on June 29, the Linn County Commissioners reviewed and discussed the 4-H building rental contract changes. The new rental agreement specifies that the rental is for the building only and does not include access to the fairgrounds. The agreement further... [More]

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COMMUNITY

Lorna Turley: A life of family and service

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If you walk into Concern in Mound City, attend Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts events, or worship at Mound City’s United Methodist Church, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Lorna Turley. Turley wears many hats in the community, keeping herself busy through a variety... [More]

Parker Lodge No. 341 donates $800 to Operation School Supply and the Parker Library

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The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with Parker Lodge No. 341 to donate $400 to each of the following community-based organizations: Operation School Supply and the Parker Library. Founded in 1891,... [More]

Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club attends Branson musical

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The Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club recently traveled to Branson to attend the inspiring musical David at the Sight & Sound Theatre. Before the performance, club members enjoyed a delicious plated lunch at McFarlain’s Restaurant and spent time shopping at the Tanger... [More]

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