Linn County News
Published Nov. 10, 2021
Emma June Croan, age 88, Mound City, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
Funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial was in the Curry Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Edwin Marvin Marshall ~ 11-08-1957 to 11-08-2025
Linn County News Published January 14, 2026 Edwin Marvin Marshall, 68, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025, his birthday, surrounded by love. Born on Nov. 8, 1957, in Kansas City, Kan., to Marvin and Carolyn Marshall, Ed grew up... [More]
John Harold Masters ~ 02-18-1932 to 01-03-2026
Linn County News Published January 7, 2026 John Harold Masters, age 93, Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at ICU KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan., after a traumatic fall on Dec. 30 in Fort Scott, Kan. He was born on Feb. 18, 1932, in Farlinville,... [More]
Paul R. Arnett ~ 10-06-1933 to 12-27-2025
Linn County News Published January 7, 2026 Paul R. Arnett, 92, of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025. He was born Oct. 6, 1933, in Fontana, Kan., where he was raised by his parents Ivan and Gladys Arnett. Paul proudly served... [More]
More Obituaries
- Dorothy Maxine New ~ 08-04-1934 to 12-29-2025
- Donald Lee Porter ~ 10-31-1936 to 12-28-2025
- Lonnie Dale Sprague ~ 11-15-1954 to 12-27-2025
- Airen Joseph Andula ~ 09-18-2012 to 12-22-2025
- Mark Ashley Maris ~ 02-22-1963 to 12-27-2025
- Wilma Louise Reeves ~ 07-03-1936 to 12-18-2025
- Russell Glen “Rusty” Moore ~ 06-19-1956 to 12-02-2025
- Carl A. Otto ~ 02-12-1926 to 12-06-2025
NEWS
Testimony to lower Kansas property taxes needed
Anyone who would like to testify concerning their increasing property taxes, please read below as the deadline is soon to testify on behalf of lowering property taxes in Kansas. Below are directions for participating in the hearing process for SCR 1616 - Cap Assessment... [More]
Dog laws in Linn County
Following the recent incident at a local lake community involving dogs this reporter gathered information regarding laws and ordinances from across the county in regards to dogs. That information has been compiled. According to Linn County Sheriff Jame Akes, there is no Kansas... [More]
Parade held for family of Holiday Lakes victim
The death of Airen Andula on Dec. 13 touched the heartstrings of those in Linn County and throughout the region; with that a car parade was held in honor of the 13-year-0ld boy who loved Hot Wheels. Parade coordinator Skylar Gabrini, Pleasanton, said, “I don’t know... [More]
More News
- Pleasanton Council holds planning session, seeks drug dog
- SPECIAL: KCKPD Releases Cause of Death for Pleasanton, Kansas Teen
- Missouri case filed following death of Holiday Lakes’ teen
- Commissioners hear from SEKMHC board member on services, salaries
- NOTICE: Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County
- Commissioners review numbers for park and marina
- Skipper resigns from Pleasanton Council
- SPECIAL: Missing Juvenile – Public Assistance Requested
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]
Prairie View girls’ basketball falls to Santa Fe Trail and Iola
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]
More Sports
- Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball place second at Linn County Tournament with a solid performance
- Jayhawk girls’ basketball wins the Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View boys’ wrestling competes in the Fort Scott dual tournament
- 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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