Curtis Edmond Blythe 11-28-1965 to 03-20-2022 - Mar. 23, 2022
Linn County News Published March 30, 2022 Curtis Edmond Blythe, 56, of Mound City, Kan., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Curt was born on Nov. 28, 1965, in Burlington, Colo., to Trent Eugene and Sharon Kay (Curl) Blythe. He was one of four children. He...[More]
Prescott council to hold discussion on city event - Mar. 23, 2022
The Prescott City Council opened a discussion on the possibility of bringing back Coal Centre Days, the city celebration, during the meeting on March 21. Mayor Kevin Wood noted that the event needs to be revitalized and suggested possibly changing the name. Council member Fritz Norbury stated he saw...[More]
Justice Center example of modern high-tech facility - Mar. 23, 2022
With a grand opening being discussed only weeks away, contractors, subcontractors and employees working on the Linn County Justice Center are toiling at a feverish pace to make sure everything is in place to hold court, and prisoners and make sure anyone that works in the facility can properly do their...[More]
Gov. Kelly appoints Purvis to fill vacancy in the 6th judicial district - Mar. 23, 2022
TOPEKA – Gov. Laura Kelly has appointed Andrea Purvis, Abilene, to the 6th Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Terri Johnson. “Andrea will bring strong legal experience and knowledge to the 6th Judicial District,” Gov. Laura Kelly said. “Her commitment...[More]
Nature Discovery Trail under construction at Marais des Cygnes NWR - Mar. 23, 2022
Many changes will be seen at the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in the coming weeks including one that will allow visitors to see the wide variety of habitats available. A one-mile long, 6-foot wide concrete walking path is underway. Not only is the walking path a new addition, the...[More]
Ungeheuer offers sweet option with online bakery shop - Mar. 23, 2022
Jordan Ungeheuer is now offering her skills as a service to the community she grew up in through her new company, Sweet Harvest Baking Co. “I have always wanted to have a bakery, ever since I was little, so I’m starting small without a storefront, hoping to grow in the future,” said...[More]
2022 All County boys’ basketball team - Mar. 23, 2022
The 2022 boys’ high school basketball season has concluded, and it is time for the 2022 boys’ All County basketball team. All three Linn County schools had some great players, and both Prairie View and Jayhawk-Linn were respectable teams but not quite good enough to make a run in the Sub-State...[More]
2022 All County girls’ basketball team - Mar. 23, 2022
The 2022 girls’ high school basketball season has concluded, and it is time for the 2022 All County girls’ basketball team. All three Linn County schools had some great players, and the Pleasanton girls’ basketball team was the most successful this season out of all the high school...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Mar. 23, 2022
Spring Well, snowflakes fell last week as I made a trip to Topeka – I was hoping we’d seen the end the week before … whatever. Being from Colorado I remember some of our biggest snowstorms occurred in March and early April. We’d get a foot of wet snow that would disappear a...[More]
Darryl Leonard 07-27-1945 to 03-20-2022 - Mar. 22, 2022
Linn County News Published March 23, 2022 Darryl was born to Otis and Niona Leonard on July 27, 1945, at their rural home in Pleasanton. He graduated from Pleasanton High School in the class of 1963. Darryl served in the United States Army and served his country in the Vietnam War in the...[More]