Kansas Department of Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Don George stocked wiper fry fish into the La Cygne and Pleasanton lakes last Wednesday, June 10. He released the fish in the north end of La Cygne lake because the water was cooler there than at the main lake. It will take four summers before they are large enough to harvest when they are caught. The fry right now are about 1.5 inches long.
Wiper fish are a hybrid between male striped bass and female white bass. Their life span is about seven to nine years and fish can reach up to 20 pounds. They have become a very popular game fish because of their aggressive, hard fighting nature. They are called “hybrid vigor” for this reason.
OUTDOORS
Fishing tournament to happen July 11
Fishing Tales Bait Shop is hosting a fishing tournament, 2026 Catfish Tournament, on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Pleasanton’s East Lake. It was originally set to take place on June 6 but due to the increasing storms, Fishing Tales Bait Shop postponed the event until July.... [More]
Bobbers!
If I were ever asked to list the ten things I have enjoyed the most in my life as a fisherman, not too far down the line I would list, “watching a bobber”. It was one of life’s greatest pleasures in my youth. You, too, have likely done that if you grew up in... [More]
Carp - not a trash fish, actually pretty tasty
Carp has gotten a rough reputation as a trash fish; on the contrary, it is actually a very clean fish and tasty when consumed. I’ve been involved in the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Wild Foods Foraging program for almost a year. With that, I’ve... [More]
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NEWS
SPECIAL: U.S. 69 overlay project to begin the week of July 6
About 25 miles of U.S. 69 in Linn and Bourbon counties will receive an asphalt overlay starting the week of July 6, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The work will start just north of Pleasanton on the southbound lanes and move south. The... [More]
Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club holds training event at Trading Post
Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club participated in an annual training event for disaster communications on Saturday, June 28 at the rest area located at the Trading Post/Butler, Mo., exit on U.S. Highway 69. During the exercise, clubs and groups across the country participated in... [More]
Commissioners approve new rental agreement for 4-H building
During the meeting on June 29, the Linn County Commissioners reviewed and discussed the 4-H building rental contract changes. The new rental agreement specifies that the rental is for the building only and does not include access to the fairgrounds. The agreement further... [More]
More News
- Linn Valley BBQue a success
- Colonial Day event Friday at Mound City Historic Park
- Blue Mound Independence Day Celebration July 4
- SPECIAL: KDOT accepts bid for K-68 expansion in Miami County
- La Cygne Council readies for Blast in the Park
- City of Pleasanton clerk resigns
- Linn Valley discusses data center tour, battery storage
- Convicted serial killer denied clemency for death sentence
COMMUNITY
Lorna Turley: A life of family and service
If you walk into Concern in Mound City, attend Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts events, or worship at Mound City’s United Methodist Church, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Lorna Turley. Turley wears many hats in the community, keeping herself busy through a variety... [More]
Parker Lodge No. 341 donates $800 to Operation School Supply and the Parker Library
The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with Parker Lodge No. 341 to donate $400 to each of the following community-based organizations: Operation School Supply and the Parker Library. Founded in 1891,... [More]
Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club attends Branson musical
The Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club recently traveled to Branson to attend the inspiring musical David at the Sight & Sound Theatre. Before the performance, club members enjoyed a delicious plated lunch at McFarlain’s Restaurant and spent time shopping at the Tanger... [More]
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- Daily Objective Distillery - a local American destination
- SPECIAL: Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation hosts Civil War Camp Dance
- Annual Robert F. Morgan Bike Run set for June 13
- Candidate picnic Saturday
- Skyview Farm changes ownership
- Lynnae Sullins: Faith, Family, and Service
- The American Revolution: Roles of women, Native Americans and African Americans
- Don George: Fish, Lakes, and a Sense of Community
