Jayhawk volleyball has tough tournament at Erie - Sep. 20, 2017
The Jayhawk volleyball team traveled to Erie on Sept. 16 to compete in the Erie Invitational.It was a tough tournament with good opponents and the Hawks went 0-4 in the tournament.“We struggled at Erie, however we were outmatched by much bigger schools. I hate losing, but knowing that we are playing...[More]
Heir mystery clouds Parker house condemnation - Sep. 20, 2017
Any official action to proceed with inspection reports on a house condemnation candidate in Parker was tabled at last Thursday’s monthly City Council meeting.Records indicate that the owners of a structure located south of the Center Street railroad crossing are deceased, as is the known heir.Myrtle...[More]
Teters enters guilty plea - Sep. 20, 2017
MOUND CITY – (Sept. 15, 2017) – A La Cygne man was convicted Thursday, Sept. 14, of aggravated assault and battery of a law enforcement officer, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.John Edward Teters, 55, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one...[More]
Commission awards communications tower bid - Sep. 20, 2017
Linn County Commissioners Monday awarded a bid for a radio communications tower.By a unanimous vote, Hayden Tower Service, Topeka, will erect the 250-foot structure at a base price of $216,500.Chris Martin, county information technology (IT) director, recommended the Hayden services bid despite...[More]
Update: USD 344 schools get new look with remodel - Sep. 20, 2017
A few facts...• Up to 80 workers each day. There are 18 contractors under Nabholz continuing work on the school. The work during the day is done primarily outside while any work that is done on the inside is limited to areas where students will not be or from 3 p.m.-11 p.m.• The only impact...[More]
Beginner beekeeping class offered in Garnett - Sep. 20, 2017
A beginner beekeeping class hosted by the Golden Prairie Beekeeping Club is set for Nov. 4-5 in Garnett at Community Building No. 1 at the fairgrounds.Featured speakers for the event are Steve and Becky Tipton, Chad Gilliland, Todd Preator and Jon Chitwood.The Tiptons will speak on Saturday, Nov. 4,...[More]
Buddy Earl Brown 09-02-1942 to 09-16-2017 - Sep. 19, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Sept. 20, 2017Buddy Earl Brown, age 75, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at St. Joseph Health Center. He was born at St. Anthony, Idaho, the son of Earl A. and Mary E. Willy Brown.He served his country in the United States Navy for over 20 years, including...[More]
Lura Jean (Wilson) Zinn 08-21-1935 to 09-17-2017 - Sep. 19, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Sept. 20, 2017Lura Jean (Wilson) Zinn, age 82 of Hume, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Prescott Country View Nursing Home in Prescott, Kan. She was born Aug. 21, 1935, to Zella Mae Gregg Wilson and Earl DeVoe Wilson in Metz, Mo., the youngest of six children.Jean attended...[More]
Leota Maxine Hoover 12-21-1921 to 09-16-2017 - Sep. 19, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Sept. 20, 2017Leota Maxine Hoover, age 95, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at her home. She was born at Pleasanton, Kan., on Dec. 21, 1921, the daughter of Robert and Edna Evans Moody. She married Earl Hoover who preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1967.Leota...[More]
Prairie View football puts on defensive show in 21-0 shutout of Iola - Sep. 13, 2017
The Prairie View football team hosted Iola on Sept. 8 in their second home and league game of the season.The Buffalos had just come off a season opening win over league foe Anderson County and were looking for another league win over Iola.Defense was key for the Buffalos in this game and it started in...[More]