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
Neva Ann Huffman ~ 02-10-1931 to 08-31-2026
Linn County News Published September 9, 2026 Neva Ann Huffman, age 95, Kansas City, Kan., formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. She was born on Feb. 10, 1931, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Elwood and Ona Mae Watson Thomas. ... [More]
Helen Florence Smith ~ 12-30-1941 to 09-04-2026
Linn County News Published September 9, 2026 Helen Florence Smith, age 84, Mound City, Kan., passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. She was born on Dec. 30, 1941, in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Jim Zimmerman and Katherine Smally. She was a homemaker. She... [More]
Marvin Giffin Marshall ~ 07-04-1937 to 07-31-2026
Linn County News Published September 2, 2026 From the stockyards of Kansas City to the 14,000-foot peaks of Colorado, Marv Marshall charged his way through life leaving memories and impressions with everyone he came in contact with. Born in Mound City, Kan.,... [More]
More Obituaries
- Carl Leon Black ~ 09-05-1935 to 08-18-2026
- Charles Leon Hays ~ 08-27-1943 to 08-16-2026
- Willa Lou Querry ~ 02-25-1931 to 07-25-2026
- Ronald Raymond Howard ~ 04-07-1946 to 07-20-2026
- John Randy Joseph Alan Parker ~ 03-03-1985 to 07-31-2026
- Lennie D. Hill Crooks ~ 02-20-1933 to 08-04-2026
- Dixie Beatrice Collins ~ 10-16-1967 to 07-28-2026
- Helen Marie Clark ~ 03-22-1932 To 07-31-2026
NEWS
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]
Law enforcement response to armed suicidal subject
On Sept. 7, 2026, officers with the Pleasanton Police Department and deputies with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Pleasanton Campground, located on 18th Street in Pleasanton, Kan., regarding a report of a suicidal subject. Upon arrival, officers... [More]
Commissioners approve final negotiation for settlement agreement
During the meeting on Sept. 8, which was rescheduled from Sept. 7 due to Labor Day, the commissioners held a 15-minute executive session for attorney/client privilege with County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and attorney Scott Nehrbuss. Following the session, Nehrbuss asked... [More]
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- Commissioners approve settlement agreement with Swan Solar
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- Commissioners review budget
- Pleasanton Council approves $30,000 water system tie-in material & labor
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
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