Jayhawk Linn routs Uniontown in home opener - Sep. 20, 2023
The Jayhawk Linn football team is now 3-0 after a 56-0 thrashing of Uniontown on the evening of Sept. 15. It was all Jayhawk in their home opener as the Hawks dominated in all three phases of the game. The first offensive play from scrimmage resulted in points as Jayhawk quarterback Nate Johnson connected...[More]
Pleasanton volleyball has a busy week - Sep. 20, 2023
The Pleasanton volleyball team was certainly busy this past week as the team hosted Rich Hill on Sept. 11, hosted a Three Rivers League quad on Sept. 12, and traveled to Humboldt for a tournament on Sept. 16. The Lady Jays played a best out of five matchup against Rich Hill and lost the game three sets...[More]
Prairie View cross country performs well at Wellsville - Sep. 20, 2023
The Prairie View cross country team traveled to Wellsville on Sept. 14 to compete in Wellsville’s home invitational. This is a big meet with lots of different schools and both Prairie View’s high school and middle school runners did well. The varsity girls’ team led the way as they...[More]
Daniel Glen Needham ~ 10-30-1945 to 09-06-2023 - Sep. 19, 2023
Linn County News Published September 20, 2023 Daniel Glen Needham took the long way home on Sept. 6, 2023, after fighting a long battle against cancer. We are sure he had to stop along the way and check out all the new fishing holes and visit with everyone he met along his journey. Danny never...[More]
Phyllis Irene Best ~ 04-24-1948 to 09-14-2023 - Sep. 19, 2023
Linn County News Published September 20, 2023 Phyllis Irene Best, age 75, Grain Valley, Mo., passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to departure for...[More]
Jean Frances Patterson ~ 06-27-1937 to 09-11-2023 - Sep. 19, 2023
Linn County News Published September 20, 2023 Jean Frances Patterson (nee Ward) 86, of St. Louis, Mo., passed away Monday Sept. 11, 2023 in Mercy Hospital. She was a resident of St. Louis for 60 years but remained loyal to her native Kansas where she was born in Mound City on June 27,...[More]
Roland Jerome “Jerry†Rowe ~ 01-18-1928 to 09-12-2023 - Sep. 19, 2023
Linn County News Published September 20, 2023 Roland Jerome “Jerry” Rowe, age 95, of Iola, Kan., passed away Sept. 12, 2023, at Heritage Health Center, Chanute, Kan. Jerry was born at home on Jan. 18, 1928, in Bazine, Kan. He was the oldest of four children born to Roland Vernon...[More]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Pleasanton, Linn County - Sep. 16, 2023
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Pleasanton public water supply system located in Linn County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior...[More]
The Missourians to perform in Mound City - Sep. 13, 2023
The gospel music quartet, The Missourians, will be in concert at the Mound City Christian Church on Sunday, Sept. 24. The concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. and free will donations will be accepted with all proceeds going to the Mound City Historical Park to fund repairs and improvements. The Missourians,...[More]
And ye shall know the truth on occasion - Sep. 13, 2023
This past weekend, a young lady reporting on deer season changes for Springfield television station KYTV, channel 3, made the statement that the deer killing “Chronic Wasting Disease” does not affect people. That is an incorrect statement, which is easily debunked. It does transfer...[More]