Linn County News
Published July 19, 2017
Arnold L. Ayers, age 52, of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away at his home on July 15, 2017. Arnold was born Nov. 6, 1964, in Garnett, Kan., the son of Jerilyn (Ginther) and Roger Ayers.
He is survived by father Roger Ayers of Blue Mound; mother and stepfather Jerilyn and Tom Cannon of Iola, Kan.; a brother, Terry of Blue Mound; sister Melissa Cannon-Smith and husband Kent of Prairie Village, Kan.; nieces Diana Throckmorton and husband Tyler of Lee’s Summit, Mo., Julia Ayers of La Harpe, Kan., and Stella Cannon-Smith of Prairie Village; and many aunts and uncles.
Arnold attended elementary schools in Blue Mound and Iola; he graduated from Sylvan-Grove High School in 1983, where he played football. Arnold was self-employed. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed his cats.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Curry Cemetery in Mound City, Kan. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Wilma Louise Reeves ~ 07-03-1936 to 12-18-2025
Linn County News Published December 24, 2025 Wilma Louise Reeves, age 89, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1936, in Amoret, Mo., to Nelson and Bessie Cole. She graduated from Miami Rural High School and then... [More]
Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore ~ 06-19-1956 to 12-02-2025
Linn County News Published December 10, 2025 Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore, age 69, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1956, in Butler, Mo., the son of Loy and Anna Lee Moore. He graduated from Prairie View High School... [More]
Carl A. Otto ~ 02-12-1926 to 12-06-2025
Linn County News Published December 10, 2025 Carl A. Otto, 99, LeRoy, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Coffey County Hospital, Burlington, Kan. He was born on Feb. 12, 1926, in Pierce, Neb., to Clyde and Myrtle (Watson) Otto. Visitation will be 10 a.m.... [More]
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- Rose Anna Templin ~ 01-18-1959 to 11-22-2025
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- Leland Ray Underwood ~ 07-16-1946 to 11-02-2025
- Donald E. Johnson ~ 08-22-1940 to 11-11-2025
- Quinn Adam Eugene Lloyd ~ 07-30-2009 to 11-04-2025
- Alice Belle Nash Warren ~ 01-23-1967 to 11-07-2025
- Barbara Ann Short ~ 06-10-1948 to 11-03-2025
NEWS
Commissioners review numbers for park and marina
Discuss possible remodels In a review of year-to-date numbers for income and expenses for the Linn County Park and Marina, commissioners learned Monday that the park will have a gain of $49,499.49 and Park Manager Sherri Loveland estimated true year-end numbers to... [More]
Skipper resigns from Pleasanton Council
Two public comments were heard at the start of the Pleasanton Council meeting held Monday, Dec. 22; the first from former councilman Jake Mattingley and the second from former councilman Aaron Portman. Mattingley relayed the steps taken after he had raw sewage enter his yard... [More]
SPECIAL: Missing persons case takes tragic turn
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SPORTS
Blu-Jay boys sweep and girls split against Altoona Midway and Uniontown
The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played Three River League opponents this past week as they traveled to Altoona Midway on Dec. 16 and then to Uniontown on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or... [More]
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The Prairie View girls’ basketball teams had two Pioneer League opponents this week in Santa Fe Trail and Iola. The Lady Buffs traveled to Santa Fe Trail on Dec. 16 and hosted Iola on Dec. 18. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News... [More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball dominates Southeast Cherokee and Erie
The Jayhawk girls’ basketball team continued their winning ways this past week as they faced TRL foes Southeast Cherokee and Erie. The girls hosted Cherokee on Dec. 16 before traveling to Erie on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the... [More]
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- Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
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- 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
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