On 09-28-2025 Tommy Bailey was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2024TR000087 (IN202500515)
On 09-29-2025 Charles Naylor II was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR000167 (IN202500521)
On 09-29-2025 Jessica Pell was arrested in connection domestic battery and an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR000168 (IN202500520)
On 09-29-2025 Lewis Giltner was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency (IN202500519)
On 09-29-2025 David Rhoades was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2024CCR000105 (IN202500518)
On 09-29-2025 Kacey Jensen was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR000164 (IN202500517)
On 09-30-2025 Andrew Larson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000081 (IN202500523)
On 10-03-2025 Raymond Helgren was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; vehicles, operate without registration or with expired tag; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500524)
On 10-04-2025 Omar Sampsel was arrested in connection with use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; domestic battery (IN202500529)
On 10-04-2025 Jacob Stanbrough was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025TR000242 (IN202500530)
On 10-05-2025 Jacob Mills was arrested in connection with driving under the influence; unsafe turning or stopping, failure to give proper signal (IN202500530)
On 10-06-2025 Dylan Guinn was arrested in connection with a bench warrant IPD25-0248; a bench warrant 2024-33; and arrest warrant LN-2025-TR-000295 (IN202500533)
On 10-06-2025 Shawn Weers was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant LN-2025-TR-000294 (IN202500532)
On 10-06-2025 David Ramsey was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN-2025-CR-000050 (IN202500531)
On 10-07-2025 Andrew Keeling was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant LN-2025-CR-000172 (IN202500534)
On 10-08-2025 Terry Legarreta was arrested in connection with a hold for the Linn County Sheriff’s Office (IN202500536)
On 10-08-2025 Rebecca Wuerfele was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN-20250CR-000070 (IN202500535)
On 10-09-2025 DeAndrade Jose Souza was arrested in connection with vehicle emerging from alley, private roadway, building or driveway; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; hold for other agency (IN202500538)
On 10-09-2025 Kieran Lingle was arrested in connection with a warrant in case LN-2024-CR-000034; bench warrant 202502 (IN202500537)
On 10-10-2025 Michael Trinkle was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN-2021-CR-000025 (IN202500539)
On 10-11-2025 Maci Roy was arrested in connection with a hold for Pleasanton Police Department (IN202500542)
ARREST
ARREST REPORTS - Jan 25 to Feb. 14
On 01-25-2026 Jason Dodd was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana (IN202600063) On 01-27-2026 Shirley Jensen was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000105 (IN202600066) On 01-27-2026 Craig Bradley was arrested in connection with a bench... [More]
ARREST REPORTS ~ Nov. 3 – 28, 2025
On 11-04-2025 Amanda Robinson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2020CR000183 (IN202500579) On 11-05-2025 Amos Matlock was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000150 (IN202500581) On 11-07-2025 Brayden Miller was arrested in... [More]
ARREST REPORTS - Oct. 13 – 30, 2025
On 10-13-2025 Christopher Christian was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500543) On 10-15-2025 Justyn Howells was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR999173 (IN202500547) On 10-15-2025 Angel Balz was... [More]
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NEWS
Early Dismissals
Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon, all three districts have opted to dismiss school at 1 p.m. in an effort to get students safely home before the storms hit our area. If you have concerns, or need more information, please contact your child's school.
SPECIAL: Youthfront application not a Public Hearing
NOTICE: Case #: US-KS107-LU-2025-7, Youthfront Camp DBA Kansas City Youth for Christ is not being heard under a Public Hearing. That has already occurred; the commissioners are discussing the application in their meeting Monday, April 20.
We want your photos…
Would you like to see one of your photos in the paper? We’re starting a new weekly photo submission opportunity! Out on the gravel will feature a local photo each week in our paper taken somewhere in Linn County; a photo of something that interested someone enough to... [More]
More News
- 1st Annual Richard Henderson Memorial Car Show Saturday
- Parker City Council discusses storm water issue
- USD 344 accepts principal resignation
- Commissioners approve Purple Heart Day proclamation
- Linn Valley City Council discusses water, sewer townhall
- Pleasanton approves water plant roof bidding, backup water supply study
- Commissioners reviewing resolution on vicious dogs
- Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center takes steps to preserve local behavioral health services
COMMUNITY
Senior’s three‑year project becomes massive Blu-Jay centerpiece
When students walk into the school now, the first thing they see is a towering Blu‑Jay sculpture; bold, bright and impossible to ignore. What most don’t realize is that it began as a simple sophomore‑year art assignment back in 2023. For senior Gage McGinnis, it became... [More]
Community fundraiser to support Honor Flight trip for local veteran
MOUND CITY — April 25, 2026 4-6pm The community is invited to come together on Saturday, April 25 for a special evening of music, fellowship and giving in support of a local veteran’s upcoming Honor Flight trip. Clay Nichols has been selected to participate... [More]
A blink into the past: April 15 edition
There’s history all around us that we forget about until it’s too late. This may be a small county but there’s history in it all. Here’s your blink into the past. 1986- Baker’s food: ● 99 cents for chips ● 99 cents for four rolls of toilet... [More]
More Community
- Conley earns Radenburg Scholarship
- Ray Scholarship recipients determined by USD 344 BOE
- PES holds Battle of the Books competition
- Easter in Linn County
- The American Revolution: The importance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
- Chapter CV P.E.O.
- Busy Workers excel at 4-H Presentation Day
- First Aid: your safety toolkit

