The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to close a section of K-152 in Linn County to replace a crossroad pipe on Tuesday, Sept. 14. K-152 will be closed from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. between K-7 and Keitel Road.
Traffic should use alternate routes during the closure. Persons with questions may call KDOT Area Superintendent Shawn Denny at (785) 433-6112 or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen at (620) 902-6433.
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SPECIAL: Annual KWEC Butterfly Festival set for September 26
By FHSU University Marketing and Strategic Communications HAYS, Kan. – The Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s 13th annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each year, millions of monarch butterflies undertake... [More]
Linn County News selected for national newspaper initiative
Linn County News selected for national newspaper initiative Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com The Linn County News is excited to announce the newspaper has been selected to participate in a prestigious national initiative focused on the future of community... [More]
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SPORTS
Jayhawk football starts season with rout of Uniontown
The Jayhawk Linn football team began their season on Sept. 4 with a home contest against Three Rivers League foe Uniontown. The Hawks had little trouble with the Eagles and had more trouble committing penalties but Jayhawk came out with the big 44-8 victory. In the first quarter... [More]
Prairie View volleyball starts season at Baldwin and home triangular
The Prairie View volleyball team started their season with a tournament at Baldwin on Aug. 29 and then a home triangular against Uniontown and Olathe Metro Academy on Aug. 31. The Baldwin tournament was a very tough tournament and the Lady Buffs played four games. They lost... [More]
Pleasanton football defeats St. Paul in overtime
The Pleasanton football team played their first game of the season on Sept. 4 against TRL foe St. Paul. Pleasanton is 8-man this year after quite a few years in 11-man so it had been a while since they played St. Paul in football. The Jays were victorious in the first game back... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk girls’ golf places second at Woodland Hills
- Britz places first for the Lady Buffs at Woodland Hills
- More than Friday Night Lights
- Annual kids’ fishing derby held at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- Multiple kids qualify for the State Fair at annual pedal pull
- Annual Demo Derby kicks off the Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- Linn County well represented in 2026 National High School Finals Rodeo
- A day of fun and records
COMMUNITY
John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced
John and Helen Barnes were long-term Linn County community members that supported the growth and well-being of Linn County and its members. Their estate provided for the distribution of annual monies from the John and Helen Barnes Community Fund (JHBCF) to non-profit organizations... [More]
Sources of Strength brings hope, help and strength to JLHS students this year
Editor’s Note: In an effort to provide more information on Sources of Strength, we’ve added comments and clarifications to instill further understanding of the program. Sources of Strength (S.O.S.) is a best practice, strength-based, upstream suicide prevention... [More]
America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers
The Founding Fathers were important in the creation of our nation. They helped contribute to founding documents such as The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Articles of Confederation. They also contributed to many boycotts, like the Boston Tea Party. They were also... [More]
More Community
- Janet Reynolds: Library, History, and Public Service
- Mayor Potter opens up about his plans for Linn Valley
- La Cygne celebration set for Saturday
- Lorna Turley: A life of family and service
- Parker Lodge No. 341 donates $800 to Operation School Supply and the Parker Library
- Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club attends Branson musical
- Daily Objective Distillery - a local American destination
- SPECIAL: Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation hosts Civil War Camp Dance
