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Wade Booth, age 70, pastor of the Pleasanton First Baptist Church , was arrested on Monday, Aug. 31 and booked into the Linn County Jail at approximately 7 p.m.
According to new information updated on the Linn County Jail inmate roster, Booth was arrested in connection with Unlawful sexual relations; Teacher with student =>16; Aggravated incest; Intercourse w/ bio/step/adoptive child - Aggravated incest; Lewd fondling with relative >16<18; Aggravated intimidation of witness/victim; Witness/victim < 18 YOA.
Booth is currently being held on a $750,000 bond in the Linn County Jail. He is scheduled for another court appearance on Sept. 15, 2026. A motion was filed by Linn County Attorney Justin Meeks requesting the affidavit(s) in the case be sealed; however no ruling has been made on that motion as of the posting of this article.
The following statement was issued by the church and posted on social media on Thursday morning, Sept. 3:
NEWS
Water emergency lifted in Pleasanton
With water issues going in a positive direction, Councilman Alex Wills told the council Monday night that flow rate has increased by 20 percent with the new diesel pump standing in and lines being cleaned of sludge. Wills told the council that they do not need bigger pumps... [More]
Linn Valley Mayor clears the air on data centers
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New county Fire Chief shares history
Linn County’s new Rural Fire Department Chief, Shaun Tuggle, opened up recently about his history and what led him to being appointed as the new Linn County Fire Chief. For Tuggle it was a simple transition. Though he is originally from the Devon and Redfield area, Tuggle... [More]
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SPORTS
Jayhawk girls’ golf places second at Woodland Hills
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More than Friday Night Lights
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More Sports
- Annual kids’ fishing derby held at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo
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- A day of fun and records
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COMMUNITY
John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced
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America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers
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More Community
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