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 connection with a bench warrant in case BB-2025-TR-000250; and an additional hold for the Linn County Sheriff’s Office (IN202500587)
On 11-07-2025 Luke Wood was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2013TR000164; (IN202500586)
On 11-11-2025 Billy Ward was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR000192 (IN202500590)
On 11-12-2025 Ivory Blue was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000193 (IN202500591)
On 11-13-2025 Matthew Broyles was arrested in connection with driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500593)
On 11-13-2025 Johnny Drury was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2024-096; a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000110 (IN2025000592)
On 11-14-2025 Jeremiah Wallace was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000089 (IN202500596)
On 11-14-2025 James Hill was arrested in connection with pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs; disorderly conduct (IN202500595)
On 11-14-2025 Zoe Charley was arrested in connection with maximum speed limits; driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500594)
On 11-15-2025 Victor Casas was arrested in connection with non-resident operate motor vehicle without liability coverage; vehicle, operate with registration or with expired tag; transporting an open container; maximum speed limits; improper driving on laned roadway; license to be carried and exhibited upon demand; operate a motor vehicle with a valid license (IN202500598)
On 11-15-2025 Franklin Torres-Leiva was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (IN202500597)
On 11-17-2025 Blandon Sotelo was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency; driving while suspended; non-resident operate motor vehicle without liability insurance; vehicles, operate without registration or with expired tag; license to be carried and exhibited upon demand (IN202500599)
On 11-18-2025 Colt Umphenour was arrested in connection with detainment by judges order (IN202500600)
On 11-19-2025 Clayton York was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2023CR000050; a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000033 (IN202500601)
On 11-21-2025 Laura Keys was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2024CR000092 (IN202500602)
On 11-22-2025 Brian Nichols was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; transporting an open container (IN202500603)
On 11-22-2025 Jose Guillermo was arrested in connection with operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; failure to wear seatbelt; improper driving on laned roadway; maximum speed limits; vehicles, display plate not assigned; vehicles operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag (IN202500604)
On 11-26-2025 Derek Sartor was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of marijuana; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500607)
On 11-262025 Tabitha Smith was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of marijuana; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500606)
On 11-26-2025 Lori Maenhoudt was arrested in connection with vehicle, display of license plate; unsafe turning or stopping, fail to give proper signal; operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; license to be carried and displayed upon demand; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; arrest warrant LN2025CR000197 (IN202500605)
On 11-27-2025 Daylonn Burk was arrested in connection with maximum speed limits; driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (IN202500608)
On 11-28-2025 Tonya Gallagher was arrested in connection with reckless driving; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required (IN202500610)
On 11-28-2025 Kyle Kumtz was arrested in connection with criminal damage to property, value under $1,000; domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member (IN202500609)
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 - 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]
ARREST RECORDS - 9/28 through 10/11/2025
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... [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

