Governor Kelly announces Heartland Flyer passenger rail expansion moves forward in Kansas - Dec. 20, 2023
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the proposed extension of the Heartland Flyer passenger rail corridor is among the projects selected by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for inclusion in the Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program. The Corridor ID Program will...[More]
A project of passion and prayer - Dec. 20, 2023
In late October Natalie Umphenour and Angie Smith teamed up and purchased the property where the historic Wesley Chapel is situated on 1150 Road northwest of Mound City. Umphenour, who lives just down the road from the historic church, said, “I have to drive by it every day and I just wanted to...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Dec. 20, 2023
Walking in someone else’s shoes I’ve learned a lot in the last few months; and I’ve gained a lot of respect for those who are handicapped, those who are dealing with chronic disease or pain, and those who work with people listed above. I’ve been on crutches for five months –...[More]
Hawk teams sweep league openers on big rallies - Dec. 20, 2023
Scoring runs gave Jayhawk Linn varsities a sweep at Yates Center in their Three Rivers League basketball openers Friday night. The Lady ‘Hawks scored the game’s first 17 points and the contest’s final 13 to post a 50-17 win that ups their pre-Christmas overall record to 4-1. Their...[More]
Prairie View basketball hosts Iola - Dec. 20, 2023
The Prairie View basketball team hosted Iola on Dec. 14 for their final game of the 2023 calendar year. The Lady Buffs won their game in a rout 53-31 but the boys lost theirs in a similar score 27-56. The girls’ game started with Prairie View getting out to a 17-7 first quarter lead. Iola was...[More]
Pleasanton basketball sweeps St. Paul - Dec. 20, 2023
The Pleasanton basketball teams traveled to St. Paul on Dec. 15 for a Three Rivers League game and their final game of 2023. The Jays did very well as both the boys’ and girls’ teams ended the night with victories. The girls’ game was close but the Lady Jays earned a 30-25 victory. Eryn...[More]
Joe Stephen Teagarden ~ 08-15-1951 to 12-15-2023 - Dec. 19, 2023
Joe Stephen Teagarden 08-15-1951 to 12-15-2023 Linn County News Published December 20, 2023 Joe Stephen Teagarden, age 72, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., on Aug. 15, 1951, the son of Carl and Frances Good Teagarden. He was in the...[More]
John Vernon Vanderpool 04-22-1938 to 12-15-2023 - Dec. 19, 2023
Linn County News Published December 20, 2023 John Vernon Vanderpool, 85, of Independence, Kan., passed away Dec. 15. 2023, at Labette Health ER in Independence, Kan. John was born April 22, 1938, to Joseph Heron Vanderpool and Clarissa Elnora Lewis. John married Dianna Fern Vanderpool on Jan....[More]
Notification: Coming encryption requirements will affect scanner use for public - Dec. 13, 2023
I am writing to make the citizens aware of somewhat new Federal guidelines that must be implemented in the next year, regarding the radio traffic at the Sheriff’s Office. Since 2017, law enforcement has been made aware that new guidelines and/or directives will be put into place regarding Personal...[More]
Commissioners, IT discuss notification system for county - Dec. 13, 2023
IT Director Chris Martin spoke to the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Dec. 11, in regards to a notification system for county residents to utilize in various aspects. Martin began by noting he had been asked by the commissioners to research the possibility of a county notification system...[More]