PRESS RELEASE
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19
March 14, 2020: 2:15 PM
While Linn County has no confirmed cases currently, community transmission has been reported in Johnson County. Due to the potential spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Linn County’s Public Health Officer is recommending the immediate suspension/cancelation of all large gatherings within the County. The Public Health Officer has defined a large gathering as any group of 20 or more people, which would include public and private services (Faith Based, Board meetings, or other community gatherings). Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for your concern for the health and wellness of our Linn County residents. Again, this is a voluntary recommendation at this time.
Please remember if you have the symptoms to:
CALL the Linn County COVID-19 Information Line
Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(913) 795-7302
or the Kansas Department of Health & Environment at (877) 427-7317 (after business hours).
If you are experiencing life threatening symptoms, PLEASE CALL 911.
ALWAYS CALL before going to any doctor’s office, ER, or clinic. AND Please inform them of your symptoms when calling.
SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19:
Fever
Cough
Shortness of Breath
For the most up to date information go to:
https://www.linncountyks.com/information-about-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19
NEWS
Commissioners discuss various budgets

SEKMHC in mix At the end of a meeting attended by two of the three commissioners, a discussion was held regarding several of the proposed budgets for next year. Commissioners Alison Hamilton and Jim Johnson first discussed the proposed budget for Southeast Kansas Mental Health.... [More]
City learns of fire gear condition

Pleasanton Fire Department ISO inspection July 16 Following the appointment of new Fire Chief Jimmy Watts as Pleasanton Fire Chief, the Pleasanton Council heard of the condition of bunker gear Monday night at their bi-weekly meeting. Watts reported the truck ran with the... [More]
La Cygne leaders discuss food truck follow-up

Police chief to draft updated clarifying ordinance La Cygne leaders anticipate considering a draft ordinance soon on transient food trucks following discussion at last Wednesday’s regular council meeting precipitated by a local business owner’s complaint last month.... [More]
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- Commissioners discuss development zoning appeals
- Questions on employee emails leads to lengthy discussion
- NOTICE:
- Tanglewood Lakes files suit against Board of County Commissioners
SPORTS
Nobodys wins Blue Mound co-ed softball tournament

The team called Nobodys wins the Blue Mound 4th of July co-ed softball tournament on July 5. This year the tournament consisted of eight teams. The Nobodys is Keith Morrell’s team and has been a part of the softball tournament since it started three years ago.
Pleasanton 12-14 baseball wins championship

The Pleasanton 12-14 baseball team wins their league tournament on June 30 to July 1. Pleasanton hosted the tournament and won in the championship against La Cygne 11-7.
More Sports
- Summer Ball Tournaments
- Summer Ball Tournaments
- Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team places seventh at State, Wallace earns State championship
- Joey Ewalt impacting youth wrestling here and abroad
- Prairie View trapshooting competes at State
- Pleasanton and Jayhawk baseball on the 2025 All TRL team
- Jayhawk Linn softball has three All TRL unanimous selections
- Trenton Broyles leads Hawks at State track
COMMUNITY
Wade recounts WWII experience in South West Pacific theatre

Roy Wade sat at his son and daughter-in-law’s home with a stack of well-organized notes, maps and historic documents, notes that gave cliff notes of a life lived almost 82 years ago during WWII. Wade was drafted, like other men 18 years of age and older during the war,... [More]
Cultivating Kindness film crew win Telly Awards

On April 27, local filmmaker and producer, Sue Vicory held a premier for her newest film, Cultivating Kindness, at the Blue Moon Youth Center in Blue Mound. At that time, several community members involved in creating the film, along with all of the USD 346 students who were... [More]
Local roots bring couple back to familiar territory

Continuing non-profit to aid handicapped children Coal mining has a long, rich history in Linn County; and with it, the families that forged lives and made the county what it is. Jefferson Davis (JD) Robinson is one of those coal mining names of past as he was instrumental... [More]
More Community
- Remembering those who gave all
- Prairie View FFA captures State Ag Mechanics Championship
- Free summer meals for kids age 1 to 18 in Pleasanton
- New rescue seeks donations to aid startup
- Cultivating Kindness film premiere held on April 27
- Jayhawk Linn to present ‘Maid to Order’ for spring play
- Students surprise teacher with bell ringing
- Shillito selected for Heartland Youth Tour