Linn County News
Published October 30, 2024
Erma Lorene Lovewell, Osawatomie, Kan., passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
Graveside funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Vintage Park Activity Fund. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Carol Louise Chinn ~ 11-13-1959 to 10-22-2024
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.
Rhonda Diane Vanwinkle ~ 10-09-1961 to 09-28-2024
Linn County News Published October 30, 2024 Rhonda Diane Vanwinkle, age 62, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. A private family graveside service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday,... [More]
Kathryn “Irene” Holsman ~ 12-25-1928 to 10-18-2024
Linn County News Published October 30, 2024 Kathryn "Irene" Holsman, age 95 of Pleasanton, Kan., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 18, 2024, with her family by her side at her Anew Healthcare Home. Irene was the oldest child of William... [More]
More Obituaries
- Tate Anthony West ~ 11-21-1968 – 10-11-2024
- Betty June Millard ~ 12-05-1933 to 10-11-2024
- Allan “Al” Lee Miller ~ 06-25-1937 to 10-11-2024
- Leota Jean Lile ~ 10-08-1940 to 10-03-2024
- Richard L. Marsh ~ 05-12-1944 to 09-29-2024
- David Wayne Parker ~ 01-27-1962 to 09-26-2024
- James Paul Kliner ~ 06-05-1939 to 09-22-2024
- Rosalie Crisler Davis ~ 02-23-1928 to 09-23-2024
NEWS
Drought conditions speed harvest, pose livestock issues
Ah, drought conditions. At fall harvest for now the third year, they are the story, although maybe in a different fashion this growing season. Abundant precipitation during April, May and June in Linn County gave farmers a bountiful corn crop and ranchers plenty of hay, but... [More]
Pleasanton landowner to city: provide services or deannex
At Pleasanton’s bi-weekly meeting Monday night, the council held a public hearing concerning Brandon McGinnis’ request to deannex his property at 11345 Tucker Road – or provide promised city services. McGinnis deferred to Linn County Planning and Zoning Director... [More]
Commissioners hire new Road Operations Manager
During the meeting on Oct. 28, the Linn County Commissioners held several executive sessions for the purposes of interviewing candidates for open positions of Road Operations Supervisor and Economic Development Administrator. Following the first interview, the commissioners... [More]
More News
- La Cygne schedules chicken town hall
- Akes appointed Linn County Sheriff by Republican Central Committee
- Commissioners discuss Queens Road issues
- Four-day school week discussed by USD 344 board
- Three commissioner write-ins enter November race
- Lack of quorum cancels Commission meeting
- SPECIAL NOTICE - Freeze Warning issued
- Out-of-place footstone bothers La Cygne leaders
SPORTS
Jayhawk cross country, boys and girls, heading to State
It was a big day for Jayhawk cross country on Oct. 26 at Central Heights for the 3A Regional meet. Not only did every runner on both the boys’ and girls’ teams set personal records for the season but both the boys’ and girls’ teams are 3A Regional champions.... [More]
Lady Buffs cross country team earns place at State as runner-up at Regional
The Prairie View cross country team traveled to Central Heights on Oct. 26 to compete in the 3A Regional race. The Buffalos performed well as all runners had a personal best time and the girls’ team placed second overall to qualify for the 3A State cross country meet. The... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View volleyball advances to 3A Sub-State
- Jayhawk volleyball advances to the 3A Sub-State bracket
- Pleasanton football picks up big win against Uniontown
- Wade makes State golf for the Buffalos
- Schneider makes State golf for Jayhawk
- Pleasanton football dominates Southeast Cherokee
- Pleasanton cross country competes at Central Heights
- Prairie View football falls to Humboldt on Homecoming night
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