March 04, 2022
The 2022 legislative session is quickly coming to a close. Last week was turnaround, considered the halfway point of session. However, it is not the same amount of time to complete the “second half” of session. The first half is about 1.5 months, while the second half is less than 4 week. We have about two weeks for committee meetings and then a few full days on the floor to work bills.
There are still some major issues to tackle – redistricting maps, a budget, election security, health freedom, and hopefully tax cuts, including sales tax on food. With so many important issues to be finished, the next few weeks will be extremely busy.
There were a few bills debated on the floor, but no final action was taken during the week.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your 12th District State Senator.
Caryn
NEWS
Wagon Wheel Restaurant lost in Tuesday night blaze
What was a mainstay of La Cygne, the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, was lost to fire Tuesday night. La Cygne Fire was called to the scene, 602 E. Market, at approximately 3:20 a.m. The building was fully-involved with the State Fire Marshall stating the cause is undetermined at... [More]
Christmas food distributions this weekend
Christmas food distributions are scheduled this weekend to help those in need through the holiday. Helping with funds to aid three food distributions were Pleasanton High School students who organized a “Battle of the Buckets” coin drive competition amongst the classes.... [More]
Commissioners given update on mental health outreach at jail
During the Dec. 15 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners were given an update on the community outreach project through SEKMH at the Linn County Jail. Brian Cook and Kym Hargrove, both with SEKMHC, along with Linn County Sheriff James Akes and Linn County Jail Administrator... [More]
More News
- Motocross track CUP discussed at county P&Z
- Parker City Council honors 18 years of service
- Commissioners discuss potential ballot item affecting local businesses
- Linn Valley City Council approves lagoon expansion bids
- After school program initiative presented to USD-344 school board
- SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans for eligible businesses
- Commissioners meet with auditor in executive session
- USD 362 board makes personnel decisions
SPORTS
Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
The Prairie View girls’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the 2025 Linn County Tournament. The Lady Buffs did well as they placed second overall going 2-1 in the tournament. Their first game of the season was back on Dec.... [More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball place second at Linn County Tournament with a solid performance
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10-11 to compete in the annual Linn County Tournament. The Jays were only two points away from being tournament champions and went 2-1 in the tournament placing second. To see the full article,... [More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball wins the Linn County Tournament
The Lady Hawks traveled to Osawatomie on Dec. 9 and Dec. 11-12 to compete in the Linn County Tournament. Jayhawk won the tournament last year and this continued as the Lady Hawks are the 2025 Linn County Tournament girls’ basketball champions going 3-0 in their games. To... [More]
More Sports
- 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
- Hume teams lose openers, prepare for league tourney
- Jayhawk and Pleasanton football has a big presence in All League selections
- Linn County Rodeo contestants compete at the upcoming Prairie Circuit Finals
COMMUNITY
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]
Christmas food drive planned Dec. 20
A second food drive to aid those in need prior to Christmas is planned for Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Christian Church in Pleasanton, 613 Main Street, in the back downstairs room. Canned goods and non-perishable items are being collected at Food Fair... [More]
A piece of Prescott’s history
Elevator razed Last week the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Co. (BNSF) took down the old grain elevator and storage bins at Prescott, taking with it a large piece of history that touched several families in the community. Originally, it was built by members of the Norbury... [More]
More Community
- Dream Aesthetics, Mound City, fulfilling a dream
- Holiday food drive distributions this weekend
- Prairie View FFA team places well at national Ag Mechanics competition
- Heartland awards $5,000 to Linn County Fair Association for fairgrounds intercom system
- Like father, like sons
- Mound City Community Garden
- Kelley honored - Instructor of the Year
- A few things to know about football
