Linn County News
Published October 30, 2024
Carol Louise Chinn, age 64, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at her home on Oct. 22, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Judith Lea (Casteel) Tervin ~ 07-10-1941 to 01-08-2025
Linn County News Published January 29, 2025 Judith Lea (Casteel) Tervin passed away on Jan. 8, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1941, to Zelma (Davidson) and Lester Casteel. Judy graduated from Mound City High School in 1959. She had three siblings, Vance Hyson, Lois (Casteel)... [More]
Jackie Dale “Jack” Kimlin ~ 08-10-1958 to 01-26-2025
Linn County News Published January 29, 2025 Jackie Dale “Jack” Kimlin, Jr., passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. He was born on Aug. 10, 1958, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Jack, Sr., and Norma Kimlin. He worked as a general manager in the food and beverage... [More]
James Benjamin “Jim” Hargrove ~ 06-17-1955 to 01-22-2025
Linn County News Published January 29, 2025 James Benjamin “Jim” Hargrove, age 69, formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1955, in Kansas City, Mo., to Robert and Doris Jacobs Hargrove. Jim worked as a meat... [More]
More Obituaries
- Larry Marvin Murray ~ 01-11-1952 to 01-25-2025
- James Allen Perkins ~ 04-11-1958 to 01-23-2025
- John Loyd Dickerson ~ 01-08-1960 to 01-21-2025
- Bonnie Orene Miller ~ 06-29-1940 to 01-15-2025
- Robert James “Bobby” Shoemaker ~ 07-18-1960 to 01-12-2025
- William Lee Viner ~ 06-04-1964 to 01-12-2025
- Jacob Thomas “Jake” Hays ~ 04-13-1990 to 01-09-2025
- David Leslie Nation ~ 02-14-1968 to 01-12-2025
NEWS
Parker patron questions city spending
Griffin focuses on general fund balance, police expenditures A Parker patron raised concerns about city spending at last Thursday’s monthly council meeting, delayed a week to allow for a quorum. Backed by more than a half-dozen supporters, Tim Griffin, who... [More]
La Cygne holds line on water rates
Council votes to halt annual 2.5 percent increases La Cygne city leaders have opted to end annual automatic 2.5 percent rate increases for water and sewer. In a unanimous action at last Wednesday’s regular meeting, the council approved Ordinance No. 1537 to... [More]
County Clerk David Lamb tenders official resignation
Convention scheduled Feb. 2 Linn County Clerk David Lamb tendered his official resignation to Governor Laura Kelly Jan. 13, effective Jan. 31, 2025. Lamb’s letter stated, “Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the office of Linn... [More]
More News
- Commissioners hear from mayor regarding compactor site
- Equipment fire temporarily closes Mound City retailer
- Commissioners vote to remove trash service from Pleasanton unless city signs agreement
- Commissioners learn of taxing options on leased properties
- Pleasanton Council tables water rate change
- La Cygne leaders talk property, kennel
- Pleasanton discusses changing how water is billed
- La Cygne leaders wrap up 2024
SPORTS
Jayhawk boys’ wrestling places sixth at Wellsville
The Jayhawk Linn boys’ wrestling team traveled to Wellsville on Jan. 17 for the Aaron Patton Memorial tournament. The Hawks did well as they finished sixth overall with 109 team points. Louisburg won the tournament with 210 team points. Landon Higgins, 106, placed first... [More]
Prairie View girls’ basketball has a busy week against Pioneer League competition
The Prairie View girls’ basketball team played three Pioneer League opponents this past week. They traveled to Garnett on Jan. 14 to play Anderson County and then to Wellsville on Jan. 16. Finally on Jan. 17 they hosted Osawatomie for their Courtwarming. The Lady Buffs... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk boys’ varsity wrestling competes at Louisburg
- Jayhawk basketball sweeps Northeast Arma
- Jayhawk Wrestling Champions
- Prairie View boys’ and girls’ basketball face league foes Santa Fe Trail and Iola
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball earn wins at Miami
- Jayhawk girls’ wrestling competes at ACCHS Girls Invitational
- Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball wins Linn County Tournament
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
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