Linn County has its first confirmed case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The testing has been confirmed through the KDHE laboratory in Topeka, KS. This person has been isolated to their home. The Linn County Public Health Department is working diligently to identify and contact individuals who have been exposed.
Linn County Health Department urges the public to continue to take appropriate actions. Everyone should practice good hygiene, stay informed, practice social distancing and limit in-person interactions, and avoid travel whenever possible.
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 threating 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
Parker patron questions city spending
Griffin focuses on general fund balance, police expenditures A Parker patron raised concerns about city spending at last Thursday’s monthly council meeting, delayed a week to allow for a quorum. Backed by more than a half-dozen supporters, Tim Griffin, who... [More]
La Cygne holds line on water rates
Council votes to halt annual 2.5 percent increases La Cygne city leaders have opted to end annual automatic 2.5 percent rate increases for water and sewer. In a unanimous action at last Wednesday’s regular meeting, the council approved Ordinance No. 1537 to... [More]
County Clerk David Lamb tenders official resignation
Convention scheduled Feb. 2 Linn County Clerk David Lamb tendered his official resignation to Governor Laura Kelly Jan. 13, effective Jan. 31, 2025. Lamb’s letter stated, “Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the office of Linn... [More]
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- Commissioners hear from mayor regarding compactor site
- Equipment fire temporarily closes Mound City retailer
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- La Cygne leaders talk property, kennel
- Pleasanton discusses changing how water is billed
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SPORTS
Jayhawk boys’ wrestling places sixth at Wellsville
The Jayhawk Linn boys’ wrestling team traveled to Wellsville on Jan. 17 for the Aaron Patton Memorial tournament. The Hawks did well as they finished sixth overall with 109 team points. Louisburg won the tournament with 210 team points. Landon Higgins, 106, placed first... [More]
Prairie View girls’ basketball has a busy week against Pioneer League competition
The Prairie View girls’ basketball team played three Pioneer League opponents this past week. They traveled to Garnett on Jan. 14 to play Anderson County and then to Wellsville on Jan. 16. Finally on Jan. 17 they hosted Osawatomie for their Courtwarming. The Lady Buffs... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk boys’ varsity wrestling competes at Louisburg
- Jayhawk basketball sweeps Northeast Arma
- Jayhawk Wrestling Champions
- Prairie View boys’ and girls’ basketball face league foes Santa Fe Trail and Iola
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball earn wins at Miami
- Jayhawk girls’ wrestling competes at ACCHS Girls Invitational
- Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball wins Linn County Tournament
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
COMMUNITY
60 years of friendships and memories
Furse retires from F&M Bank board Barbara Furse began her career with the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Mound City on Nov. 1, 1964. “The bank was owned by Orval Hennesy at that time and was located in the original building across the street from where... [More]
Baby birth, voting… almost rolled into one package
There is nothing like the birth of a child for a family, and the birth of two-month old Kit Victoria Oberlechner was no different; but the birth had added meaning as Kit was able to accompany her parents to the voting booth Nov. 5. Trenton Oberlechner said that he and wife,... [More]
Kellstadt opens new business in Mound City
After 29 years in health care practice, most recently at CHCSEK, Rhonda Kellstadt, APRN, decided it was time to step away from the more regimented clinic setting and branch out in a different direction. “It was just time for a change,” stated Kellstadt, who recently... [More]
More Community
- PVHS holds Career Day
- Powells named BC Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year
- Across Kansas on a spiritual journey
- Prairie View FFA wins 2024 East Central District Dairy Cattle CDE
- JLHS cheerleaders to perform in Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
- Regalado named as new director for Hive Library
- Taco Dinner and auction set for Oct. 19 to aid Ray of Hope
- Handcart donated to museum restored by local craftsman
