Linn County News
Published July 2, 2025
Jackie Junior “Jack” Hewitt, 89, Friendship, Tenn., died peacefully with his loving wife by his side, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Memorials are suggested to Tri-Ko Inc. and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kan., 66075.
OBITUARIES
Arnold Joseph Lickteig ~ 05-16-1931 to 07-31-2025
Linn County News Published August 6, 2025 Arnold Joseph Lickteig, age 94, formerly of Greeley, Kan., passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Spring Hill in Spring Hill, Kan. Arnie was born on May 16, 1931, on a farm east of Greeley,... [More]
Joe W. Mann ~ 09-02-1951 to 07-26-2025
Linn County News Published July 30, 2025 Joe W. Mann, age 73 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away at his home on Saturday, July 26, 2025. There are no services scheduled at this time. Contributions are suggested to the Schneider Funeral Home and may be sent... [More]
Jean Driskell ~ 03-22-1943 to 07-18-2025
Linn County News Published July 23, 2025 Jean Driskell, age 82, formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. Memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. Visitation... [More]
More Obituaries
- Burton Clyde Brownback ~ 05-21-1953 to 07-13-2025
- Ruth Ann Antrim ~ 05-21-1951 to 07-07-2025
- Helen Maxine Wright ~ 05-28-1939 to 06-19-2025
- Kelly Kehl ~ 03-25-1938 to 06-28-2025
- Kandi Kay Cruse ~ 03-29-1958 to 06-27-2025
- Jessica Cae Pritchett ~ 08-30-1981 to 06-26-2025
- Priscilla “Pat” Haney Smith ~ 11-19-1935 to 06-07-2025
- Ron Arbogast ~ 08-31-1946 to 06-05-2025
NEWS
La Cygne leaders discuss food truck issue
Council sets permit parameters for proposed ordinance La Cygne’s governing body has set the parameters for its police chief, Zachary Mathies, to develop guidelines into ordinance form concerning transient food trucks in the city. Concerning the issue, last... [More]
Commissioners make statement in regards to grievance filed
A ten-minute executive session that included only Commissioners Jim Johnson and Jason Hightower with County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and Economic Development Director Chasity Ware was held for legal matters on Monday, during the weekly meeting. Following that session, Commissioner... [More]
Prescott appoints Roberts interim mayor
The Aug. 11, 2025, meeting of the Prescott City Council opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Karen Springer gave the food pantry report. She reminded the council that, unlike larger food pantries who may have a paid position or two, the Reach Out Food Pantry does not, so she... [More]
More News
- Former Osborne house destroyed in fire
- Commission hears from former employee regarding tower resolution
- Jayhawk approves updated crisis procedures
- Mound City receives funds for Phase 2 of lake project
- La Cygne acts on future quorum concern
- Linn Valley making good progress on new water lines
- SPECIAL: UPDATE: Drainpipe replacement on K-31 Aug. 14
- COMING SOON!
SPORTS
Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’
It’s another one of those…So…stories. So, last weekend was an adventure. I’ve gotten involved with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Wild Foods Academy (WFA) that is a pilot program designed to educate many ‘left-0ut’ people’s... [More]
Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair
The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different. The derby was divided into three age... [More]
More Sports
- From the Bleachers – 717
- Annual demo derby kicks off this year’s Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- From the Bleachers - 719
- Pleasanton trapshooting team shows grit at National Championship
- Blue Mound softball earns second place at Crest
- PV Cheer has strong performances at UCA Summer Camp 2025
- Nobodys wins Blue Mound co-ed softball tournament
- Pleasanton 12-14 baseball wins championship
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