NOVEL CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19

UPDATE - JUNE 19, 2020

As of today, Linn County has had thirteen (13) cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Eleven (11) cases

recovered and two (2) active cases, one (1) of which is hospitalized. Linn County continues to test patients

with symptoms and is isolating and quarantining patients as needed.

To help protect others and help reduce the spread of COVID-19, please remember to prioritize health and safety

by choosing to stay home when sick, practice social distancing of at least 6 feet of non-household members,

wash your hands often, wear a face mask, and clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, individuals 65 years and older or living in a nursing home or

long-term care facility are at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19. People of all ages might also be at

higher risk if they experience the following underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well controlled:

ï‚· People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma

ï‚· People who have serious heart conditions

ï‚· People who are immunocompromised

ï‚· People with severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 40 or higher)

ï‚· People with diabetes

ï‚· People with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis

ï‚· People with liver disease

As inviting as summer weather and activities are, it is paramount to remember that continued vigilance is

necessary. Together, we can help to slow the transmission of this disease.

Please remember, those who have

SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19:

Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing,

fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell,

sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, or vomiting, diarrhea.

This list does not include all possible symptoms.

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)

AND

ALWAYS CALL before going to any doctor’s office, ER, or clinic.

Please inform them of your symptoms when calling.

If you are experiencing life threatening symptoms, PLEASE CALL 911.

NEWS

Blue Moon Youth Center to hold matinees this summer

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  By BARBARA PROFFITT Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   The Blue Moon Youth Center has announced they will be holding weekly movie matinees for the summer that will include lunch for those attending. According to Pastor Ben Bielenberg,... [More]

Pleasanton council divided on Fire Chief appointment

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  rn By BARBARA PROFFITT rn Linn County News rn linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com rn   rn The Pleasanton City Council met on Tuesday, May 27, due to the Memorial Day holiday and during that meeting Mayor Mathew Young appointed Jimmy Watts as the new... [More]

SPECIAL: Election cycle will not require primary

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  Some races will see incumbents challenged BY TONY FURSE LINN COUNTY NEWS NEWSPAPERSRME@YAHOO.COM   An Aug. 5 primary will not be necessary for this year’s Linn County municipal and school board election cycle. As a result of Monday’s noon... [More]

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SPORTS

Trenton Broyles leads Hawks at State track

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  BY ADAM HOLT LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Jayhawk track team traveled to Wichita on May 30-31 to compete in the 3A State track championships. The Hawks brought seven athletes to the event and the boys’ team ended up placing 20th overall with... [More]

Prairie View track earns six medals at State

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    BY ADAM HOLT LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Prairie View track team traveled to Wichita on May 30-31 to compete in the 3A State track championships. The Buffalos only brought five athletes to the competition but did very well as the teams... [More]

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COMMUNITY

Local roots bring couple back to familiar territory

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  Continuing non-profit to aid handicapped children   By JACKIE TAYLOR Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com   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... [More]

Remembering those who gave all

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Prairie View FFA captures State Ag Mechanics Championship

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MANHATTAN, KAN. - The Prairie View High School FFA Chapter has secured a remarkable victory at the Kansas FFA State Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event (CDE), demonstrating exceptional technical skills and teamwork that will propel them to the national competition... [More]

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