NEWS
SPECIAL: FBI executes search warrant in La Cygne; no threat to public
UPDATE: FBI executes search warrant in La Cygne; no threat to public LA CYGNE, Kan. — The FBI executed a search warrant in La Cygne on Wednesday. La Cygne Police Chief John Marino said no one was injured and there is no threat to... [More]
Wade wins championship at State
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Prairie View golf team traveled to Wichita on Oct. 19-20 to play in the 3-1A girls’ golf championship at Tallgrass Golf Club. The Buffalos took two golfers to the State tournament in Harley Wade and Grace Ray. Ray... [More]
Pleasanton explores forensic audit idea
Appoints city clerk, deputy clerk Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com The Tuesday, Oct. 13, Pleasanton City Council meeting was productive for city business as the council appointed a city clerk and deputy city clerk unanimously. Following several... [More]
More News
- P&Z elects new officers
- Pleasanton’s Cedar & Ash Street paving tied down
- La Cygne swears in new police chief
- Linn Valley economic development a key to future success
- USD 344 gains students, places Meik on administrative leave
- Commissioners discuss Heritage Trust grant, boiler system
- SPECIAL: Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
- Voter deadlines approach
SPORTS
Prairie View football picks up a big win against Anderson County
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Prairie View football team hosted Anderson County on Oct. 16 and defeated the Bulldogs, 20-14. Not only was the win over a Pioneer League opponent but also a 3A District opponent as the Buffalos are now 1-2 in district... [More]
Pleasanton volleyball finishes regular season
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Pleasanton volleyball team finished their regular season this past week with a home game against Kansas City Christian on Oct. 15 and a Three Rivers League triangular at Oswego against Central Heights and Oswego. At the... [More]
Jayhawk football falls against Neodesha
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Jayhawk Linn football team hosted district foe Neodesha on Oct. 16 and fell to the Blue Streaks 58-20. The Hawks are in Class 2A District 2 and are currently the four seed with a 1-2 district record and a 3-4 record overall. Jayhawk... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton football falls to Southeast on Homecoming
- Jayhawk girls’ golf sends Wade to State
- Prairie View cross country travels to Sugar Valley
- Jayhawk earns hard fought win over Fredonia
- Prairie View football picks up big win against Parsons
- Pleasanton football falls to Cair Paravel
- Prairie View football earns their first win over Jayhawk at Homecoming
- Jayhawk cross country travels to Prairie View
Linn County News
Published August 5, 2026
Dixie Beatrice Collins, 58 years young, left this Earth on July 28, 2026, to go home to be with all who have left us too soon.
Dixie was born to Dick and Dorothy Newton on Oct. 16, 1967, in Kansas City, Mo., their third and youngest daughter.
Dixie met her soulmate, Kevin Collins, whom she would wed and have three beautiful daughters with, when she started attending kindergarten at Benjamin Harrison in Kansas City, Mo.
Dixie was a devoted wife to her husband and a loving mother to her three girls. She loved to cook, was always cleaning, and enjoyed so many concerts that she and Kevin attended. As Dixie grew older and life’s path changed, she left Kansas City and came to Pleasanton, Kan., where she joined her mother and sisters and raised the youngest of her children. Dixie’s door has always been open to everyone, all the kids from Kansas City to Pleasanton, and she left an impact with everyone who knew her.
Dixie loved to go mushroom hunting and loved the mountains, rivers and streams. She had recently gone on the trip of her dreams to the West Coast seeing all the beauty there was to see.
Dixie leaves behind her three daughters, Clowy Martin (Raymond) of Kansas City, Mo., Cassie Collins of Independence, Mo., and Heaven Collins (Kris Sears) of Hume, Mo. She also leaves behind five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; her oldest sister, Karla Cayton Watson of Pleasanton; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews from Kansas City to Pleasanton to Sturgis, S.D.; along with numerous cousins and aunt whom she cherished deeply.
Dixie is preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Collins; her parents; and one sister, Susan Newton.
Soar with the eagles, baby girl; fly to the tops of the mountains and dive into the valleys, rivers and streams as this is where we will find you. Peace, be silent and God speed. We love you and will miss you until we meet again.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. in Hume, Mo., at 9355 SW 1st St.
OBITUARIES
Paul B. Eskew Moeller ~ 08-10-2966 to 08-28-2026
Linn County News Published October 21, 2026 Paul (Big Paul) Moeller was born Aug. 10, 1966, to Paul Eskew and Della Manning in Contra Costa County California. He lived in Leavenworth, Kan., until the family moved to Blue Mound in June of 1990. Paul quickly... [More]
Toni Gay Worthington ~ 03-16-1945 to 09-09-2026
Linn County News Published October 21, 2026 Toni Gay Worthington, 81, formerly of Mound City, Kan., died on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House after experiencing declining health. Toni was born on March 16, 1945, in Mound City, Kan. She... [More]
Laurel Lee Brownback Elliott ~ 08-09-1943 to 10-11-2026
Linn County News Published October 21, 2026 Laurel Lee Brownback Elliott, age 83, Parker, Kan., passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. She was born on Aug. 9, 1943, in rural Centerville, Kan., the daughter of Clyde and Shirley Drake Brownback. She attended... [More]
More Obituaries
- Patricia Ann Sloan ~ 07-09-1932 to 10-10-2026
- Florine O’Rourke ~ 09-09-1924 to 10-11-2026
- Sharon Vail Tennison ~ 07-19-1948 to 10-10-2026
- Samuel Chilton Bryant ~ 04-14-1990 to 09-11-2026
- Bobby Lee Runkle ~ 11-26-1956 to 09-15-2026
- Raymond E. Cornett ~ 05-21-1953 to 09-18-2026
- Louise Mitchell ~ 11-20-1930 to 09-14-2026
- George W. Marshall ~ 09-04-2026
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