The deadline for county candidates to list income and expenses for their political campaigns was Monday, July 27. All candidates filed a report that was sent to County Clerk David Lamb except reports for Commissioners Danny McCullough, Mike Page, Commissioner candidate Charlene Sims. They filed affidavits stating that they were not planning on spending over $1,000 on their campaign for the Primary Election.
According to Lamb, if they do spend over $1,000, they will have to file expenditure reports.
Each local candidate in the Commissioner Districts 2 and 3, Sheriff and County Attorney race is listed with contributors and amounts donated, if donations were received, to the candidate.
Listed will be the race, the name of the candidate, contributors to the race and the amount(s).
Sheriff race
Kevin Friend: Kevin Friend - $2,702.08
Patrick Huntley: Patrick Huntley - $1,939.05
Leroy McConico: Naomi R. Childress - $50, B.L. and Lena Dick - $100, Richard and Maxine Goucher - $20, Bruce A. McCune - $100, Nick Wurtz - $100; total $370
Scott Polster: Scott Polster - $1,158.79
County Attorney race
James Brun: James Brun/Kelsey Brun - $13,501.20
Burton Harding: Gary Thompson Sr. - $500, John Gutierrez - $100, Suzanne Thompson - $500, John R. Teagarden - $100, Larry Hall - $100, Susan A. Harding -$250, Linda K. Martin - $250, Christopher Martin - $250, Rick James - $100, Paul Filla - $100, Patricia E. Davey - $100, Jay L. Allen - $300, Page Enterprises - $300, Diversified Supply - $200, Janice B. Randall - $300, Larry Holt - $100, Richard M. Fisher - $300, Clarence Easley - $225, Cheryl Hall - $100; total $4,175
Commissioner Districts 2 & 3 race
Mike White: Larry Hall - $100, Cheryl Hall - $100, Gerald Cox - $100, Roger Carbon - $100, Jennie Carbon - $50, Mike White - $418.10, Billie Cox - $100; total $968.10
James C. Johnson: Brian West - $200, Dale and Janice Sprague - $500, Betty Jane Marcum - $100, James C. and Pamela A. Johnson - $1,450 total, Larry Holt - $100, Jesse T. or Janice B. Randall - $300; total $2,650
Shannon Batcheler: Rita Boydston - $100, Brent Boydston - $100, Charles R. Dunlop - $100, Cheri Dunlop - $100, Ramond E. and Jessi L. Dunlop - $300, Roger Carbon - $100, Jennie Carbon - $50, Fred Kautt - $100, Shannon Batcheler - $278, Darrah and Shannon Batcheler - $506.88; total $1,734.88
NEWS
Missouri case filed following death of Holiday Lakes’ teen
Kansas charges filed by KCKPD A case was filed in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court, following the arrest of Damon Leonard, 47, of Holiday Lakes in rural Pleasanton, in connection with the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula, also of Holiday Lakes. Leonard was charged... [More]
Commissioners hear from SEKMHC board member on services, salaries
The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 29, for their regular weekly meeting in which they made a few additions to the agenda, including a report from District Court and a discussion on mental health issues with Tisha Coleman. Coleman began by introducing herself... [More]
NOTICE: Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County
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SPORTS
Blu-Jay boys sweep and girls split against Altoona Midway and Uniontown
The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played Three River League opponents this past week as they traveled to Altoona Midway on Dec. 16 and then to Uniontown on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or... [More]
Prairie View girls’ basketball falls to Santa Fe Trail and Iola
The Prairie View girls’ basketball teams had two Pioneer League opponents this week in Santa Fe Trail and Iola. The Lady Buffs traveled to Santa Fe Trail on Dec. 16 and hosted Iola on Dec. 18. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News... [More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball dominates Southeast Cherokee and Erie
The Jayhawk girls’ basketball team continued their winning ways this past week as they faced TRL foes Southeast Cherokee and Erie. The girls hosted Cherokee on Dec. 16 before traveling to Erie on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball place second at Linn County Tournament with a solid performance
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball wins the Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View boys’ wrestling competes in the Fort Scott dual tournament
- Jayhawk Linn girls’ wrestling kicks off season with a solid performance at Caney Valley
- Pleasanton basketball opens season with wins over Marmaton Valley
- Prairie View football has 10 players make the All Pioneer League team
- Dawson signs with Pitt State
COMMUNITY
Tips for a safe New Year’s Eve
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KIDS CORNER: The stories behind Christmas traditions and symbols
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2026 Operation Round Up awardees selected; more than $50,000 to be distributed
Nonprofits throughout eastern Kansas that serve community members in need will soon receive a total of more than $50,000 in contributions from Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative members through Heartland’s Operation Round Up program. “It’s always impressive... [More]
More Community
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- Heartland awards $5,000 to Linn County Fair Association for fairgrounds intercom system
- Like father, like sons
- Mound City Community Garden


