• This week’s Out on the Gravel, taken by Abigail Hughes, is a gorgeous sunset over the La Cygne Lake with the power plant in the background reflected in the water. If you have a photo you’d like to share for Out on the Gravel, please send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com. KEEP an eye on next week's paper for exciting news about our Out on the Gravel submissions!

  • Approximately 100 students meet at the pole in front of Pleasanton High School for Meet You At The Pole last Wednesday before school. They prayed for the nation, state, school and much more during their time together. PHOTO Submitted By Derek Brown

  • A visitor at the doctor’s tent during the Heritage Day celebration and reenactment on Saturday at Mine Creek Battlefield looks at actual medical instruments that were used in the 1860s.

  • Reenactors of the Confederate Army perform marching exercises during Heritage Day at Mine Creek Battlefield Saturday, Sept. 26.

  • PVHS Homecoming royalty - Gabbi Culler and Nolan Boyd

  • This week’s submission for Out on the Gravel comes from Jessey Russell near PVHS. If you have a photo you’d like to share with our readers, send it to linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com

  • Daniel Harris and Keegan Shellecks, center, two of three individuals who acted selflessly to save other individuals recently at a wreck scene were honored during Monday’s meeting of the Linn County Commissioners with plaques of commendation presented by Linn County Fire Chief Shaun Tuggle, third from left, Linn County Sheriff James Akes, far right, Undersheriff Bobby Johnson, second from left, and Deputy Robert Maloney, far left. Austin Allen was also recognized, but was unable to attend the meeting.

  • Not Your Moms Chili creator Nikki Price took top honors for her chili recipe at the Linn Valley Chili Cook Off.

  • Larry Kehl’s 1934 Chevy three-window coup sits proudly in the line of vehicles at the Parker Days car show. Photo by JERROD JOHNSON

NEWS

Marino sworn in as police chief

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La Cygne's interim police chief, John Marino, was sworn in Wednesday evening as the new City Police Chief.

Voter deadlines approach

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Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com   Every election is important, but the upcoming Nov. 3 general election is being touted as one of the most consequential elections of our times.  With that, it bears looking at how many voters actually turn out with only... [More]

Office succession in a municipality

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What happens if an elected official resigns?   Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   The succession of offices in a municipality is set out by Kansas statute and is outlined on the website for the Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. In Chapter... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk earns hard fought win over Fredonia

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LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Jayhawk Linn football team hosted Fredonia for their Homecoming on Oct. 2.  It was a battle but the Hawks ended up holding on for a 14-6 victory.  Jayhawk scored first as quarterback Londonn Burk ran in a 10 yard... [More]

Prairie View football picks up big win against Parsons

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LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Prairie View football team has now won two games in a row as they defeated Parsons at Parsons on Oct. 2.  This was a very close game with two evenly matched teams, but the Buffalos prevailed at the end with a 37-36... [More]

Pleasanton football falls to Cair Paravel

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LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Pleasanton football team traveled to Topeka on Oct. 2 for a game against a small private school, the Cair Paravel Lions. The Lions had a good football team as the Jays were defeated 54-6. It was all Lions from the beginning... [More]

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The USD 346 School Board met on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 and began their meeting with the approval of the consent agenda; including the agenda for the meeting; minutes of the last meeting; financial reports; and payment of monthly bills and payroll.

The board then heard from Kayla McGrew, Board Secretary, who gave a presentation on the new software recently installed, noting all the things she and staff across the district can now do that, before, took several steps and tons of paperwork.

Junior High and High School principal Bob Beckham reported that he is almost done with evaluations.

Beckham said with finals done, the issue this week seems to be getting them to show up, as most students are ready for the upcoming Christmas break.

Genea Bruner stated that STARS results show students attending classes there are working hard toward their goals.

Superintendent Shawn Thomas noted some legislative concerns, in particular a move in the State Board of Education that will change the required credits for graduation starting with the Class of 2028, or those currently 7th grade. (see related article in this edition.)

Thomas then noted the lawsuit they had joined had settled but he has not yet heard on the award amount decided upon yet.

Discussion turned to the sale of a district bus and Thomas noted that Dougherty Steel had expressed an interest in it, after a brief conversation a motion was made to accept the $8,500 offer from Dougherty Steel and it carried on a unanimous vote.

The board then adopted several policy changes as recommended by KASB.

The board entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. Following the executive session the board approved hiring Nicki Traul as assistant high school wrestling coach and extended Superintendent Thomas’ superintendent contract an additional year, through June 2025. 

MEETINGS

LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 23, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $272,818.97. Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald presented... [More]

LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Among actions at the regular La Cygne council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18, was a split vote in which the city accepts a draft agreement for title search and warranty deed preparation of seven lots at 402 S. Broadway in exchange for absorbing a $16,400 house demolition bill.... [More]

LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present.    Following approval of the October 9th and October 14th meeting minutes, Mayor Smith opened the floor... [More]

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