Published in the Linn County News
Karen Joyce Hughes Kidwell, 73, of Linn Valley, Kan. passed away September 10th at her home. She was born Sept. 9, 1948 in Kansas City, Kan. She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School, Bethany Hospital School of Nursing, and Park University. She worked as a registered nurse for 33 years while raising two sons. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution for over 40 years, where she served as vice regent of the Shawnee Mission chapter and then as chaplain, and also as constitution week committee member of the Marais des Cygnes chapter. She was a devoted member of Linn Valley Community Church.
She was preceded in death by Gerald and Rosalie Hughes of Merriam, KS. She is survived by her husband of nearly 48 years, Roger Dennis Kidwell, her sons Russell of Rogers, Ark. and Andrew of Pleasanton, Kan. She is also survived by her sister Laurie D. Hughes of Las Vegas, Nev. and brother Gary M. Hughes of Mission, Kan.
Funeral service 11 am Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at the Linn Valley Community Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. At Karen's request, a private family interment will take place at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Linda Jo Hisel ~ 06-28-1960 to 07-23-2026
Linn County News Published July 29, 2026 Linda Jo Hisel, age 66, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born on June 28, 1960, in Olathe, Kan., she was the beloved daughter of William and Shirley (Duncan) Chambers. Linda Jo lived... [More]
Thomas Francis Moylan ~ 08-31-1941 to 07-24-2026
Linn County News Published July 29, 2026 Thomas Francis Moylan, age 84, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born on Aug. 31, 1941, in Kansas City, Mo., the son John and Loretta Lake Moylan. Tom was united in marriage to Rita Beach. She... [More]
William Lee “Bill” Anderson ~ 05-08-1942 to 07-21-2026
Linn County News Published July 29, 2026 William Lee "Bill" Anderson, age 84, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born on May 8, 1942, in La Cygne, Kan., the son of Clarence Edward and Lula Mae Morris Anderson. He worked... [More]
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- Karen Kay Clayton ~ 08-21-1956 to 06-26-2026
- Clinton Eugene Williams ~ 05-04-1979 to 07-06-2026
- Larry Michael York ~ 05-17-1949 to 07-12-2026
- Matthew Graham Tyson ~ 05-10-1975 to 07-03-2026
- Ann Elizabeth Quaintance ~ 01-31-1954 to 07-03-2026
- William “Bill” Lloyd Wilson ~ 06-27-1950 to 06-25-2026
- Janice Geyer ~ 03-14-1955 to 06-16-2026
- Craig Alan Wood ~ 06-20-1951 to 06-18-2026
NEWS
Family files wrongful death suit in vicious dog attack
The family of 13-year-old Airen Andula who died in December 2025 as a result of a vicious dog attack at Holiday Lakes, has filed a wrongful death suit in Linn County District Court against Holiday Lakes Homes Association, and Damon Leonard. The petition, filed by Anita Gunn... [More]
Linn Valley learns more on data centers, battery storage
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer by Council Member John Weers. ... [More]
Resident addresses commissioners on vicious dog policy
During the meeting on July 27, the Linn County Commissioners opened the public comment discussion during which they heard from Dean Norton, a county resident, who noted he had watched the video feed from last week and wanted to speak regarding the tabling of the vicious dog ordinance... [More]
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- La Cygne Police Chief resigns
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- Commissioners table vicious dog resolution
- Injunction sought to disclose sealed records in Leonard case
- Commissioners hear from Clearway representative on project
- USD 344 board tours high school, examines summer improvements
SPORTS
A day of fun and records
Earlier this week my family and I went to see the Royals play on July 22. Now it had been many years since we went to see a Royals game, the last time we went was when my oldest son, Daniel, was under a year old, he’s 15 now. Overall, it was a good experience. We ate... [More]
Commanders win tournament at Arma
The Mound City American Legion Post 248’s baseball team, the 15U Linn County Commanders, won the Arma Classic at Arma on July 18.
Pleasanton trapshooting competes at Nationals
The Pleasanton trapshooting team traveled to Mason, Mich. to compete in Nationals on July 10-12. The team brought a total of eight shooters to the event. As a team the Jays placed 120th with a total score of 454. Members on the team were Ryker Carpenter, Haelie Wallace, Kayd... [More]
More Sports
- 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
- It’s not experience, it’s the person
- Red, White & Blue and Bulls bullfighting July 4
- Prairie View trapshooting brings home individual championships and team trophies
- Three Rivers All League baseball announced
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