NEWS
La Cygne swears in new police chief
La Cygne swears in new police chief Advances Phase 3 of Water Project LA CYGNE, Kan. — During Wednesday’s City Council Meeting, Mayor Debra Wilson swore in John Marino as the new chief of police for the city of La Cygne. “Thank you for entrusting me... [More]
Linn Valley economic development a key to future success
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Success for a city depends on future planning, good doable ideas, listening to all constituents and making hard decisions. With that, Linn Valley is in the middle of all of those points as they move forward with several ideas... [More]
USD 344 gains students, places Meik on administrative leave
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SPORTS
Pleasanton football falls to Southeast on Homecoming
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Pleasanton football team celebrated their Homecoming on the evening of Oct. 9 with a game against TRL foe Southeast Cherokee. The Homecoming celebration went great but the game did not go as planned as Pleasanton had six... [More]
Jayhawk girls’ golf sends Wade to State
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Prairie View cross country travels to Sugar Valley
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Prairie View cross country team traveled to Sugar Valley on Oct. 8 to compete in the Coach Chet Hunter Invitational hosted by Jayhawk. The Buffalos ran well in the event with the seventh grade girls team placing first with... [More]
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- Jayhawk cross country travels to Prairie View
- Pleasanton volleyball has a tough week
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Linn County News
Published March 11, 2026
Rick "Rockin' Rick" Nash, 67, of Lawrence, Kan., passed away on Feb. 23, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, Kan.
Rick was born to parents Joe Victor Nash and Janice Maline Heitman on Nov. 13, 1958, in Kansas City, Kan. Rick married Mary Rose Keyes in 1979. One son was born to this matrimony. In 1986, he married Kristin Robinson, and to this marriage, two sons were born.
Rick's biggest and only dream was to be a radio broadcaster, which he pursued early in life, building a radio station in his basement, reaching the local neighborhood. From that stemmed the opportunity to work at multiple stations in and around the Kansas City and surrounding area. Starting in Ottawa, Kan., on 99KG, Saline, Kan., moving onto 71 WHB, KY102, "Nash at Night" on 61 Country AM, Program Director of KOMB 103.9 in Fort Scott, Kan., and on-air talent at KSEK 99.1 and "Rockin' Rick Nash" KWXD 103.5 in Pittsburg, Kan.
Ricks' quick wit could add laughter to any setting he was in. He was a Kansas City Royals fan, with a fond memory of broadcasting live on KY102 the night of the 1985 I-70 Showdown Series. He was also a Kansas City Chiefs fan, able to quote statistics from several years back.
Rick's love for being around people allowed him to share his light abundantly and have many friends, often considering him family. He also shared his unconditional love with God and family. Having the opportunity to fulfill "PaPa" status to immediate and extended family members was a bonus for him.
Both Rick's father and mother, along with his grandparents, preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons Ricky Jr. (Tonya Lopp) of Prescott Kan., Sheridan (Alexis) Fort Scott, Kan., and Drew, Lawrence, Kan.; a brother, Michael Nash; sisters Lisa (Cheri) Collins and Lavonne (Brad) Hudsleston; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at Brooklyn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kansas, on April 11, 2026, at 10 am. An outdoor gathering of family and friends will be held at the La Cygne City Park open pavilion following the service, with an open-dish meal.
Memorial donations may be made to the Rick Nash Memorial @ Schneider Funeral Home, 202 N 4th St., PO Box 304, LaCygne, KS 66040
OBITUARIES
Laurel Lee Brownback Elliott ~ 08-09-1943 to 10-11-2026
Linn County News Published October 21, 2026 Laurel Lee Brownback Elliott, age 83, Parker, Kan., passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. She was born on Aug. 9, 1943, in rural Centerville, Kan., the daughter of Clyde and Shirley Drake Brownback. She attended... [More]
Patricia Ann Sloan ~ 07-09-1932 to 10-10-2026
Linn County News Published October 14, 2026 Patricia Ann Sloan, age 94, a resident of Sugar Valley Lake in Mound City, Kan., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at her home. She was born July 9, 1932, in Lamar, Mo., the daughter of Morris Larson and... [More]
Florine O’Rourke ~ 09-09-1924 to 10-11-2026
Linn County News Published October 14, 2026 Florine was born Sept. 9, 1924, on a small farm outside Prescott, Kan., the youngest of six children, to A.E and Florence Holmes. As spoiled as one could possibly be during the Great Depression, she still managed to... [More]
More Obituaries
- Sharon Vail Tennison ~ 07-19-1948 to 10-10-2026
- Samuel Chilton Bryant ~ 04-14-1990 to 09-11-2026
- Bobby Lee Runkle ~ 11-26-1956 to 09-15-2026
- Raymond E. Cornett ~ 05-21-1953 to 09-18-2026
- Louise Mitchell ~ 11-20-1930 to 09-14-2026
- George W. Marshall ~ 09-04-2026
- Stephen Lewis Conley ~ 06-07-1952 to 09-07-2026
- Jaunita Elizabeth (Chambers) Long ~ 06-08-1935 to 09-07-2026
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