SPECIAL: Jayhawk USD 346 School Board candidates - Oct. 29, 2021
Tracy Springer is a graduate of Jayhawk Linn, Fort Scott Community College and Pittsburg State University, (Master of Biology). My husband, Eric Springer, is also JLHS graduate. We have three children Grace, Emma and Gabriel. Grace and Emma are both graduates of JLHS; Gabe is a freshman at JLHS....[More]
SPECIAL: Prescott City Council candidates - Oct. 29, 2021
My name is Kevin Wood. I have lived in Prescott since my birth along with most of my family. I am married to my wife Kathy of 41 years. We have a son, Trenton Wood, who lives outside of Prescott, and a daughter, Leah, who lives in Fort Scott with our grandson Isaac and granddaughter...[More]
Candidate information, responses - Oct. 27, 2021
Due to a synchronization issue between our email service and our internet provider, we will not be publishing candidate responses for the upcoming election on Nov. 2 in this edition. We do, however, plan to post them on our website and our Facebook page by the end of the week. Candidates, if you received...[More]
Thelma Irene Freeman 11-05-1942 to 10-21-2021 - Oct. 27, 2021
Linn County News Published Nov. 3, 2021 Thelma Irene Freeman, age 78, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Osawatomie, Kan. Irene was born the daughter of Raymond Earl and Dorothy (Jerry) G. Kitchell Templin in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 5, 1942. She...[More]
Prairie View cross country girls qualify for State Meet - Oct. 27, 2021
The Prairie View cross country team traveled to the 3A Regional at Fredonia on Oct. 23. The Buffalos only took their girls’ team, and they did quite well as the Buffalos won the event, placing first out of nine teams. Bree Allen continues to run at a high level as she placed first with a time...[More]
Pleasanton earns home field for bi-district round with win over Central Heights - Oct. 27, 2021
The Pleasanton football team played their final game of the regular season on Oct. 22, a home contest against Central Heights. It was a big game for the Jays. Win or lose, the team was going to make the bi-district round of the 1A playoffs; however, with a win of 12 points or more the Jays would earn...[More]
Eureka loss sends Hawks to Fredonia for finale - Oct. 27, 2021
As a result of their 32-6 loss at Eureka last Friday, Jayhawk-Linn, 2-5, will finish its football season with a Class 2-A cross-district consolation match at Fredonia. For this Friday’s 7 p.m. kickoff, three ‘Hawks – Trace Compton, Hunter Holt and Jared Willard – will lace their...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Oct. 27, 2021
Prop gun – still a gun The NRA has four rules for safe firearms use. First, all guns are always loaded. Second, always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Third, keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you are ready to fire. Fourth, know your target and what...[More]
Pleasanton man now citizen of U.S. - Oct. 27, 2021
‘Freedom is a concept others don’t understand’ After receiving his green card in 2016, Pleasanton resident Jonathan (Jono) Boardman is now a U.S. citizen. Many may know him and his wife, Carlsie, from activities around the county. He’s familiar because of what his wife...[More]
KwiKom Communications looks to add fiber optics to west side of county - Oct. 27, 2021
Being proactive with almost $2 million in ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds that Linn County will be the recipient of over the next two years, KwiKom Communications from Iola spoke to the County Commissioners Monday with a plan to add fiber optics cable to the west side of Linn County. Eric Vogel...[More]