Linn County News
Published June 29, 2022
Joshua "Josh" Clyde Haynes, age 35, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from injuries sustained while battling a fire as a Linn County Firefighter.
He was born on March 5, 1987, in Nevada, Mo., the son of Eddie and Sandra Stephan Haynes. He graduated from Louisburg, Kan., High School in the Class of 2005. Josh was a member of the Linn County Rural Fire Department No. 1, Station 920. He enjoyed fishing, country music, cruising with his kids, dirt track racing in his car, number 41H, participating in the demolition derby in the 17Jr car, trying to play guitar and taking trips to Nashville.
Josh is survived by his parents, Eddie and Sandra Haynes; two sons, Blake and Easton Haynes; two daughters, Joslyn and Makayla Haynes; and two sisters, Virginia Haynes and her children, Ryan (Secilia), Telleah, Ashton, and Keelan, and Renea Marshall (Josh); numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the Pleasanton High School. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Pleasanton High School. Memorial contributions are suggested to Josh Haynes Children's Memorial, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kan., 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Ronald Raymond Howard ~ 04-07-1946 to 07-20-2026
Linn County News Published August 19, 2026 Ronald Raymond Howard, age 80 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on July 20, 2026, at the Olathe Medical Center. He was born the son of Melvin and Ruth Fischer Howard on April 7, 1946, in Hamburg, Iowa. Ron was an... [More]
John Randy Joseph Alan Parker ~ 03-03-1985 to 07-31-2026
Linn County News Published August 12, 2026 John Randy Joseph Alan Parker, age 41 of Redfield, Kan., formerly from Pleasanton, passed away as the result of an accident on July 31, 2026. He was born the son of Steven D. Parker and Jacklin J. Spickler on March 3, 1985,... [More]
Lennie D. Hill Crooks ~ 02-20-1933 to 08-04-2026
Linn County News Published August 12, 2026 Lennie D. Hill Crooks, age 93, of Mound City, KS, passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born to William and Loretta Hill on Feb 20, 1933. She married Donald Crooks on Feb. 21, 1952. Their marriage... [More]
More Obituaries
- Dixie Beatrice Collins ~ 10-16-1967 to 07-28-2026
- Helen Marie Clark ~ 03-22-1932 To 07-31-2026
- Norma Lee Pease ~ 07-28-1933 To 07-29-2026
- Linda Jo Hisel ~ 06-28-1960 to 07-23-2026
- Thomas Francis Moylan ~ 08-31-1941 to 07-24-2026
- William Lee “Bill” Anderson ~ 05-08-1942 to 07-21-2026
- Karen Kay Clayton ~ 08-21-1956 to 06-26-2026
- Clinton Eugene Williams ~ 05-04-1979 to 07-06-2026
NEWS
Pleasanton issues declaration of emergency
On Saturday, Aug. 8, the Pleasanton City Council held a special meeting for the purposes of discussing water system repairs, potential clerk appointments and potential new hires for the public works department. The meeting began with a report from Josh Ralle, Water Operator,... [More]
USD 344 works on secondary water source
With the city of Pleasanton gaining notoriety through an emergency water conservation order, USD 344 is being proactive to keep school in session should the last working water pump at East Lake quit. Superintendent Don Epps told the board Monday night that “with their... [More]
Mayor discusses Linn Valley economic development
Data center not off books The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except for Richard Gravelle. Potter gave his report stating that, after much... [More]
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- Linn County P and Z Director awarded sponsorship for conference
- Declaration of Water Emergency
- Pleasanton Council opts to begin paving streets
- Top PRCA official to attend Linn County Rodeo
- Voluntary contribution noted in open session
- $1.5 to $3 million to fix Pleasanton pool
- SPECIAL: Linn County budget review scheduled
- Family files wrongful death suit in vicious dog attack
SPORTS
Annual kids’ fishing derby held at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo
The annual kids’ fishing derby hosted by Don George and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) took place at the Linn County fairgrounds on the morning of Aug. 8. The fishing derby began at around 8:30 a.m. and ended around 10 a.m. After the derby the kids competed... [More]
Multiple kids qualify for the State Fair at annual pedal pull
The annual pedal pull hosted by Linn County Farm Bureau Association was held at the Linn County fairgrounds on the evening of Aug. 7. Just like in years past the competition was divided by age 4 to 12 with the top three placers in each age group receiving a trophy/medal and... [More]
Annual Demo Derby kicks off the Linn County Fair and Rodeo
The Linn County Fair and Rodeo kicked off this year with the annual demo derby on the evening of Aug. 1. Per tradition, the event began with the crowning of the Linn County Fair and Rodeo Queen. There were four contestants this year and Chloe Riley became the queen with... [More]
More Sports
- Linn County well represented in 2026 National High School Finals Rodeo
- A day of fun and records
- Commanders win tournament at Arma
- Pleasanton trapshooting competes at Nationals
- Annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament held at Pleasanton East Lake
- Blue Mound Burnout contest held
- Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association comes to Pleasanton
- Pleasanton trapshooting competes in State tournament
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