Johnson named Holt’s undersheriff replacement - Feb. 20, 2019
With the announcement to the County Commissioners Tuesday that current Undersheriff Roger Holt is retiring the end of March, Sheriff Paul Filla said that he’d named Det. Bobby Johnson as his replacement. “We will miss Roger,” said Filla. “He’s been...[More]
Linn County Planning & Zoning addresses wind farm regulations - Feb. 20, 2019
A packed room met members of the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 12, as citizens voiced their concerns about a potential wind farm coming to Linn County. Zoning Administrator Andy Mayhugh stated, “There is no application for a wind farm, no one...[More]
Carol Jeanne Zimmerman 04-16-1934 to 02-11-2019 - Feb. 19, 2019
Linn County News Published Feb. 20, 2019 Carol Jeanne Zimmerman, age 84 of Olathe, Kan., died Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at her home. Carol was born April 16, 1934, in Blackwell, Okla. She was the fifth of seven children born to Holly and Anna Pauline (Becker) Mitchell. Carol grew up in Centerville,...[More]
Robert Jay “Bob†Weems 09-03-1959 to 02-09-2019 - Feb. 19, 2019
Linn County News Published Feb. 20, 2019 Robert Weems, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Ocala, Fla., as the result of an automobile-pedestrian accident. Bob was born Sept. 3, 1959, in Hawaii to Billy Joe Weems and Elizabeth A. Carey Weems. His father preceded him...[More]
Carol Jeanne Zimmerman 04-16-1934 to 02-11-2019 - Feb. 14, 2019
Linn County News Published Feb. 20, 2019 Carol Jeanne Zimmerman, age 84 of Olathe, Kan., died Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at her home. Carol was born April 16, 1934, in Blackwell, Okla. She was the fifth of seven children born to Holly and Anna Pauline (Becker) Mitchell. Carol grew up in...[More]
Jayhawk and Buffalo JV wrestling competes at Burlington - Feb. 13, 2019
The Jayhawk and Prairie View JV wrestling teams competed at the Burlington JV Invitational on Feb. 9. This was a very large tournament with 32 teams, and the tournament was divided into brackets according to weight class with four to five wrestlers in each bracket. To see the full article,...[More]
Prairie View places fourth in Pioneer League tournament - Feb. 13, 2019
The Buffalo wrestling team competed in the Pioneer League tournament at Burlington on Feb. 9. The tournament was originally scheduled for Feb. 7 at Iola, but bad weather had the tournament rescheduled and relocated. The Buffalos placed fourth with 81.5 team points. Santa Fe Trail...[More]
Despite Saturday drubbing, Buff coach expects strong finish - Feb. 13, 2019
Forget Saturday’s 78-38 Pioneer League rout at the hands of Burlington at host Prairie View. Marc Ballinger, Prairie View head boys’ basketball coach, is expecting upcoming success. “One of the late season goals I expressed last week is my belief that we have two or...[More]
Smaller deficit may bolster Lady Buff confidence - Feb. 13, 2019
Yes, Prairie View’s girls were on the short end of a 59-35 Pioneer League home basketball decision to Burlington Saturday. But, in contrast to the season-opening 61-10 losing margin Nov. 29 at Burlington, this past week’s 24-point deficit may lift the Lady Buffalos’ confidence...[More]
The American Legion: 100 years of veterans helping veterans - Feb. 13, 2019
The American Legion was first founded in Paris, France, by members of the American Expeditionary Force in March 1919. It was chartered by the United States Congress on Sept. 16 of that same year. This year that institution is 100 years strong. Linn County is home to three American Legion posts: the...[More]