BULLY PULPIT - Jan. 27, 2021
We’ll all have something to answer for I’ve slept a day or two so I might rehash something; I received a call from a staunch Democrat asking if I’d like to apologize for opinion pieces published in the Linn County News that she claimed caused the insurrection/riot in Washington, D.C. As...[More]
Crowd questions Pleasanton council on East Lake land sale - Jan. 27, 2021
Following an announcement last month by the Pleasanton City Council that they entered into negotiations and contract with Prairie Lake Ventures, LLC, Brandon and Becky McGinnis, to sell 90 acres for the eventual building of a housing development on the west side of Pleasanton’s East City Lake,...[More]
Commission authorizes RWD1 release request - Jan. 27, 2021
Water district answer pertains to La Cygne annexation Linn County’s economic development director will request Rural Water District No. 1 (RWD1) to release its utility to allow annexation of county Industrial Park property into La Cygne. A unanimous vote at Monday’s Commission meeting authorizes...[More]
Linn County Attorney clarifies his position - Jan. 27, 2021
Linn County Attorney Burton Harding spoke to commissioners on Monday, Jan. 25 stating he wanted to clear up a few things from last week. “When I said the position was part time, I didn’t mean it was a part time job, I only meant that I am committed to other things, divorce cases, and such,...[More]
Randy James Patterson 01-18-1959 to 01-18-2021 - Jan. 26, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 27, 2021 Randy James Patterson, 62 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away peacefully at home after battling with pancreatic cancer on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Randy was born on Jan. 18, 1959, in Chanute, Kan., to Kenneth Jr, known as Cookie, and Nancy (Dwinell) Patterson. He...[More]
Bonnie Glenn Burr 11-21-1946 to 01-23-2021 - Jan. 26, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 27, 2021 Bonnie Glenn Burr, 74, of Marana, Ariz., passed away on Jan. 23, 2021, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Lawrence, Kan., on Nov. 21, 1946. She was preceded in death by her father, Merle Mickens, and her mother, Nellie Maude Ashley. She is survived...[More]
Glenn H. Block 02-26-1938 to 01-24-2021 - Jan. 26, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 27, 2021 Glenn H. Block, 82, Platte City, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Private family graveside service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Paola, Kan. Contributions are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, Paola, Kan., or Our Savior...[More]
Carolyn Marie Jentzsch 08-02-1939 to 01-23-2021 - Jan. 26, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 27, 2021 Carolyn Marie Jentzsch, age 81, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. She was born on Aug. 2, 1939, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Don and Laura McClure Brown. She graduated from Southeast High School in the Class of 1957. She was married...[More]
John William Frazee 03-01-1930 to 01-20-2021 - Jan. 22, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 27, 2021 John William Frazee, age 90, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1930, in Hickman Mills, Mo., the son of John M. and Beulah M. Tull Frazee. He worked as a very accomplished concrete finisher. John...[More]
Shirley Naoma Bennett 10-17-1935 to 01-19-2021 - Jan. 22, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 27, 2021 Shirley Naoma Bennett 85, of Bolivar, Mo., peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at CMH in Bolivar, Mo. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, John W. Bennett; three children, Gary R. Bennett (Paula) of Olathe, Kan.; Lisa Cantrell...[More]