• Mrs. Lovell’s 5th Grade class, Pleasanton, holds up their flags with pride during Constitution Week.

  • Cars line Main Street in Pleasanton on Saturday during the Midwest Showstoppers Auto Show organized by Pleasanton resident Skylar Gabrini. Cars, truck and motorcycles lined the street that afternoon to the thrill of car enthusiasts.

  • Undersheriff Bobby Johnson shakes Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend’s hand after giving him a plaque of thanks for his service. Friend’s last day as sheriff is Sept. 22.

  • Aleena Miller with her chicken during showmanship competition.

  • Marsha Wunderly scoops out homemade ice cream for attendees to enjoy. The ice cream social, hosted by the Mound City Catholic Church, was held Thursday, August 8.

  • Adryn Randall presents her rabbit to coach Maggie Hensley.

  • Molly Herring is full of pride as she shows off her Reserve Champion pencil drawing in open class entries.

  • Natalie Gorman and her bucket calf pose for the camera during the judging.

  • This 1906 Advance 16 Hp Steamer, driven here by Steve Clemmons and Grahe Shade, won Best in Show at Saturday’s tractor show. The tractor was gifted by the Trading Post Museum to the Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machine Association. The Association has since restored it to working order.

  • Chad Daily of Peculiar, Mo., checks on his passengers as he takes them for a wagon ride during the Mark Schuler Memorial Antique Tractor Show on Saturday, August 10.

NEWS

Commissioners meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

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On Saturday, Sept. 14, notice was sent by Linn County Clerk David Lamb that the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners set for Monday, Sept. 16, was canceled due to lack of a quorum. A quorum is required for the board of county commissioners to meet and means at least two... [More]

Pleasanton to exceed revenue neutral rate

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Council discusses park grant   The Pleasanton City Council held a hearing to discuss the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) and annual budget hearing and voted to exceed the RNR Monday night. With no public comment on the budget or RNR, the council approved the budget of $3,3320,227,... [More]

Parker mayor resigns from post

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Council adopts 2025 budget   Ashley Balthazor has resigned as Parker mayor, effective last Friday. Prior to adjournment at last Thursday’s monthly council meeting, Balthazor made the announcement. She cited full-time work and family obligations as reasons that... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk cross country has a winning meet at Fort Scott

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The Jayhawk Linn cross country team traveled to Fort Scott on Sept. 12 for the Fort Scott Invitational. The Hawks certainly had a winning meet as both the boys’ and girls’ varsity teams placed first at the meet. The girls’ team won with a score of 26 while the... [More]

Prairie View football runs over Santa Fe Trail

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The Prairie View football team had all rushing yards and no passing yards in their last game against St. Louis Priory and that trend continued this past week against Santa Fe Trail. The Buffalos traveled to Santa Fe Trail on Sept. 13 for a Pioneer League game against the Chargers.... [More]

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COMMUNITY

New phone/device repair business opens in Pleasanton

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On Sept. 3, a new phone and device repair shop opened its doors in Pleasanton. OMG Device Repair opened for business the day after Labor Day and offers a variety of services from screen replacements to charge port repairs to transfers and software updates for all of your electronic... [More]

Parker Days slated for Sept. 20-22

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The annual Parker Days celebration is slated for Sept. 20-22 this year with a full calendar of events and activities under the theme “Sweet Freedom.” The weekend kicks off with the Mason’s Fish Fry on Friday evening, Sept. 20 starting at 6 p.m. This event... [More]

New grief/friendship group to begin meeting at Pleasanton Senior Center

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A new group, Nuway, spear-headed by local resident Jack Emerson will begin meeting at the Pleasanton Senior Center each Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. following the lunch service. The group is aimed at helping others deal with the loss of a loved one and overcoming loneliness... [More]

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