Heartland Film Productions, based out of Linn County, premiered its latest film in Albuquerque, N.M. on March 21. The film features individuals and events in both Kansas and New Mexico.
Titled “A Beautiful Place,” the film looks at how individuals react to tragedies and how they work through the grief process. While several stories are included, the experience of Ginny Campbell’s was the premise for the film.
Campbell, of Leawood, was only 21 months old in 1955 when she lost her maternal grandparents and her father in the crash of TWA Flight 260. The crash occurred on Feb. 19 shortly after departing Albuquerque Airport, and killed all three crew members and 13 passengers. Campbell has spent her life working through the grief and loss she experienced with the tragedy. Others interviewed for the film also tell their stories of grief and moving forward through tragedy.
NEWS
Commissioners hear from County Attorney, Sheriff on legal issues
During the meeting on Monday, March 30, Commissioner Alison Hamilton told Linn County Attorney Justin Meeks and Linn County Sheriff James Akes that they had received a letter and Meeks noted the letter itself could not be discussed in public due to active, ongoing cases and insurance.... [More]
Board adopts changes to the JCAC interrogations policy
The USD 362 Board met Tuesday, March 24 where financial reports and treasurer reports were approved unanimously. A resolution of commendation was approved by the board for several students for state wrestling qualifiers and state placements. A presentation on IXL was... [More]
SPECIAL: KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory due to Prescribed Burns
TOPEKA, Kan. – Conditions were ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and all surrounding areas yesterday, March 24. Any early burning activity today, combined with remnant smoke from yesterday’s activity, will lead to elevated air pollutant levels throughout... [More]
More News
- Commissioners sign settlement agreement with Tanglewood Lakes
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- Breaking News: Wellness check leads to discovery of deceased resident
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- Pleasanton council contracts financial advisor
- SPECIAL NOTICE
- Fear & urgency at heart of Centerville couple scam
SPORTS
Pleasanton baseball starts season against Oswego and Crest
The Pleasanton baseball team started their season with double-headers against Oswego and Crest. The Jays hosted Oswego on March 23 and traveled to Crest on March 26. The split against Oswego winning the first game 14-4 but losing the second 11-12. They lost both games against... [More]
Jayhawk softball starts season with games against Northeast and Osawatomie
The Jayhawk softball team started their season with games against Northeast Arma and Osawatomie. Their home opener was against Northeast on March 23 and they traveled to Osawatomie on March27, both contests were double-headers. They lost to Northeast 3-21 and 5-20 and then... [More]
Prairie View baseball hosts Miami and Wellsville to begin the season
The Prairie View baseball team began their 2026 season with home games against Miami and Wellsville. Their first contest was a single game against Missouri foe, Miami, on March 24. The Buffalos then hosted Wellsville in a Pioneer League double header on March 26. Prairie View... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton and Jayhawk boys’ basketball have multiple players make TRL All League
- Lady Hawks and Lady Jays make the TRL All League basketball team
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball finishes the season as Sub-State runner-up
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball finishes season as Sub-State runner up
- Pleasanton boys advance in Sub-State tournament, girls end season
- Jayhawk wrestling has four wrestlers place in the top four at State
- Prairie View boys’ wrestling sends two to State
- Jayhawk boys’ wrestling sends five to State and sets milestones
COMMUNITY
PES holds Battle of the Books competition
On Thursday, March 26, four teams at Pleasanton Elementary fought for the championship title in the first ever Battle of the Books. The competition was originally slated for the afternoon hours but was moved to the morning to accommodate team members who needed to attend a... [More]
Easter in Linn County
Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday Service – 6:30 p.m. at Prescott United Methodist Church, followed by a potluck meal. Friday, April 3 Good Friday Service – 6 p.m. at Pleasanton United Methodist Church. Good Friday Service – 7 p.m.... [More]
The American Revolution: The importance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
There were many things that led up to our founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence. Two of these events happened in Boston: the Boston Massacre, which happened on March 5, 1770, and the Boston Tea Party, which happened Dec. 16, 1773. The Boston Massacre... [More]
More Community
- Chapter CV P.E.O.
- Busy Workers excel at 4-H Presentation Day
- First Aid: your safety toolkit
- Legislative Coffee planned Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
- Jayhawk Linn High School senior awarded prestigious Rudd Foundation Scholarship
- PV FFA receives KAAE award
- Mound City cowboy wins Big in Texas
- Washburn University Music & Theatre Department to host Piano Day Feb. 14
