• This week’s Out on the Gravel photo comes from Maribeth Kehl who caught this beautiful shot on Sunday morning, Oct. 25, at Kansas Hwy 7 and 1150 Road. If you have a photo to share send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com.

  • Parker’s trunk or treat, organized by Parker PALS, was well-attended Saturday, Oct. 31.

  • Pleasanton Elementary students collect treats as they make their way down Main Street Friday, Oct. 30.

  • Trunk or Treat on Broadway in La Cygne was moved inside the library due to rain. There were plenty of treats to go around, even the spiders were offered candy.

  • Jayhawk Elementary students trick or treat down Mound City’s Main Street Friday.

  • Spiderman wins in his group’s costume competition at Prescott City Hall on Friday, Oct. 30.

  • Kids enjoy Halloween taste treats at the Hive Library Friday.

  • Bill Peterson took this beautiful sunrise picture from his land near the Marais des Cygnes. If you have a photo you’d like to share, send it, along with your info, to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com. Remember, Out on the Gravel photos will be used for this years’ calendar! Keep an eye out for your chance to vote on our cover!

  • Band instructor Jeff Russell leads the PVHS Band at Tuesday’s board meeting sporting their new band uniforms.

  • 1-Stop is packed with friends and family who turned out to welcome Case Higgins home last week. 1-Stop owner, Sue Page, provided a free-will donation chili and soup supper to benefit the Higgins’ family

NEWS

Krull named recipient of KMEA award

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Linn County News  linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Max Krull, Superintendent/ Clerk for the City of Blue Mound, was awarded the Dedicated Commitment to Service Award by the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA). The award is presented... [More]

Voting opens for 2026 Bes tof the Best of Linn County

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Voting begins this week for our annual Best of the Best of Linn County! Don't like taking the time to fill out the form by hand and turn it back in? Well, we have news for you! This year we are offering our readers the opportunity to log their choices into an online form,... [More]

Linn Valley hires new employees

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The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except for Council President Michael Hemphill.  Three new city employees were sworn in by City Clerk Mendi Cyr: ... [More]

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SPORTS

Earnest earns fifth at Iowa event

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Jayhawk Linn freshman Callahan Earnest earns fifth place in his weight class at the 2026 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason National in Des Moines, Iowa. Earnest also earned Preseason All American honors along with three other wrestlers from Kansas.

Jayhawk volleyball has two players make All League

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LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Jayhawk Linn volleyball team had two players make the 2026 TRL Volleyball All League team. Junior Addison Otto made the first team while freshman Addison Davis made the honorable mention team.    To see the... [More]

Jayhawk boys’ cross country places second at State

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LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Jayhawk Linn cross country team’s strong season continued this past Saturday, Oct. 31, at the 2A State cross country championship in Wamego. The event was far from scary for the Hawks as the boys’ team placed... [More]

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Linn County News

Published June 16, 2021

 

Aren Wayne Goodall, age 20, Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, June 6, as the result of an accident. He was born on Jan. 2, 2001, in Kansas City, Kan. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School.  He owned and operated B&C Tree Service. Aren enjoyed all things outdoors; fishing, camping, working on cars and motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wayne Goodall Sr. and Minnie Goodall. Aren is survived by his parents, Wayne "Beaver"  and Lisa Goodall; brothers, Ryan Goodall and David Lee Farmer; sisters, Leah Goodall, Britney Lynn Goodall, Michelle Goodall, McKenzie Goodall, Angel Goodall, and Ashlee Marie Farmer; maternal grandparents, Karen and Mark Eldridge; adopted grandparents, George and Sherry Moss and his dog Phelix.  

Memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021, at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the church from 6 p.m. to service time. Contributions are suggested to the Aren Goodall Memorial Fund, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kan. 66056.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

OBITUARIES

Mary Fyock Simpson ~ 10-18-1947 to 10-20-2026

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Linn County News Published November 11, 2026   Mary Fyock Simpson, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. She was born on Oct. 18, 1947, in Pleasanton, Kan., the daughter of Floyd and Virginia Coffman Fyock. She graduated from Pleasanton... [More]

Roberta Marie Stark ~ 10-11-1937 to 10-28-2026

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Linn County News Published November 4, 2026   Roberta Marie Stark passed away on Oct. 28, 2026, in Bushong, Kan., where she lived with her son. She lived a beautiful and full 89 years. Roberta was born on Oct. 11, 1937, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Floyd Franklin Pinkerton... [More]

Stacy L. Banta ~ 02-23-1960 to 10-30-2026

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Linn County News  Published November 4, 2026   Stacy L. Banta, age 66 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at her home on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. She was born the daughter of John and Doris Powell Payne on Feb. 23, 1960, in Fort Scott, Kan. Stacy graduated from Pleasanton... [More]

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