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NEWS
Pleasanton water plant looks at potential $4-$6 million replacement
Building and system in disrepair The Pleasanton Council met Tuesday night in regular session and moved the meeting to the water plant so the council could tour the building. The tour occurred after insurance adjustor Travis Needham was asked to look at the roof for... [More]
La Cygne City Council approves several motions
The La Cygne city council met Wednesday, Jan. 21 where Mayor Debra Wilson expressed thanks to all who came to the KORA/KOMA training held that weekend. Chief Zachary Mathies reported on the radar signs mentioning past complaints of speeding on Fourth Street. He said the... [More]
Pleasanton employees call out hostility from council
City employees from Public Works, City Animal Control, Parks, the clerk’s department and others approached the council Tuesday night to voice frustration with how they feel they are being treated by the council and certain members of the council. Deputy City Clerk Candy... [More]
More News
- County commissioners hear request to update FMLA policy
- Pleasanton Council appointment again draws heated discussion
- SPECIAL: Pleasanton water plant looks at potential $4-$6 million replacement
- Linn Valley swears in new mayor, councilman
- Commissioners table discussion on vicious dog law
- Linn County P&Z approves substation rezoning
- Jayhawk board receives updates from counselors, principals
- Special: KDA and KSRE offer Local Food Producer Workshop series
SPORTS
Prairie View boys’ basketball team pick up first win at Uniontown
The Prairie View boys’ basketball team traveled to Uniontown this past week to compete in the Kenny Holt Memorial Tournament. The boys started on Jan. 20 against Pioneer foe Osawatomie who they played two times already this season. To see the full article, check out... [More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball rolls to championship at Uniontown
The Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball team traveled to Uniontown this past week to compete in the Kenny Holt Memorial Tournament. The Lady Hawks did well as they rolled through the tournament to become the champions and keep their undefeated season alive. To see the full... [More]
Jayhawk Linn boys’ basketball has a busy and winning week
The Jayhawk Linn boys’ basketball team were busy this past week as they had a game on Jan. 13, 15, and 16. On Jan. 13 they traveled to Marmaton Valley and had little trouble with the Wildcats as they won by 13, 52-39. To see the full article, check out this week's... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View boys’ basketball falls to Anderson County and Osawatomie
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball routs Chetopa and SCC
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball team picks up wins against Miami and Central Heights
- Jayhawk basketball picks up wins against Oswego
- Prairie View boys’ wrestling competes at Louisburg
- Blu-Jay boys sweep and girls split against Altoona Midway and Uniontown
- Prairie View girls’ basketball falls to Santa Fe Trail and Iola
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball dominates Southeast Cherokee and Erie
COMMUNITY
Markley rural Mound City property named as Century Farm
A 161-acre tract of land located at 14182 E. 875 Road, northeast of Mound City, was recently named as a Century Farm. The property, currently owned by the Robert E. Markley Trust, was original purchased by Addison Markley in November of 1912 from Charles and Carrie... [More]
Carbon Monoxide and what you need to know
In 2025, the Linn County Rural Fire Department responded to 17 callouts dealing with carbon monoxide and, already in 2026, there has been at least one call to the Linn County Rural Fire Department for a carbon monoxide issue. Early in the year, Linn County Rural Fire... [More]
The Power of Hobbies: Why staying engaged matters as we age
As we grow older, maintaining health and independence becomes a top priority. While exercise and healthy eating often take center stage, one powerful tool for aging well is often overlooked - hobbies. Whether it’s gardening, painting, playing music or... [More]
More Community
- Heartland REC expands Future Foundations Scholarship Program to 12 awards
- Call for Entries: Bourbon County Arts Council Fine Art Exhibit 2026
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- 2026 Operation Round Up awardees selected; more than $50,000 to be distributed
- Christmas food drive planned Dec. 20
- A piece of Prescott’s history
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