Fred the Preparedness Dog reminds kids to prepare for emergencies - Mar. 18, 2015
Jayhawk-Linn High School students recently had an opportunity to visit with Fred the Preparedness Dog at the Health and Wellness Expo held on March 10. Fred is a Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) representative who travels across Kansas teaching the public, especially students, about suggested...[More]
2014-2015 All County Girls’ Basketball Teams - Mar. 18, 2015
All three Linn County girls’ basketball teams competed hard this year and were a lot of fun to watch and cover. The Pleasanton Lady Jays finished the season 15-7 and lost in the championship game against Waverly in the 1A Div. I Sub-State tournament, 50-31. The Lady Hawks were 9-11 this year and...[More]
Pleasanton city administrator tenders resignation - Mar. 18, 2015
In a surprise move Monday night, the Pleasanton city administrator tendered his resignation to the City Council citing accepting an opportunity with a private firm. Tim Staton, who has been a Pleasanton resident for 25 years, began his service to the community when he was elected to the City Council...[More]
2015 La Cygne Christian Church Sportsman’s Dinner March 21 - Mar. 18, 2015
Lions, tigers and bears – oh, my! Lions, tigers and bears on my dinner plate? Where else in Linn County can outdoors enthusiasts come together and enjoy a multitude of wild game, the company of other outdoors enthusiasts and hear a heartfelt Christian message? See full story online here....[More]
New pharmacy coming to Pleasanton - Mar. 18, 2015
At the Pleasanton City Council meeting Monday, March 16, Todd Schneider with Pleasant Properties LLC shared a proposal with the council that involved bringing a pharmacy to Pleasanton. Schneider explained that Pleasant Properties LLC hopes to construct a facility suitable for a pharmacy at 11240 Tucker...[More]
Susan Ann Hill Showalter - Mar. 11, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 11, 2015Susan Ann Hill Showalter, 61, passed away March 6, 2015. She is survived by her children Joshua and Charity; six grandchildren, Peytonn, Prestonn, Lexi, Jack, Abby, and Jay; her mother Gladys; sisters, Cynthia and Marconia; her brother-in-law; and nieces and nephews.Memorial...[More]
Doris Louise Payne | 06-28-1935 to 03-06-2015 - Mar. 11, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 11, 2015Doris Louise Payne, 79, Pleasanton, Kan. passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. She was born June 28, 1935, at Olathe, Kan., the daughter of Alfred and Velma Chamberlin Powell. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School. She married John Payne. To this union, four...[More]
Ernest Paul Claytor Jr. | 03-22-1965 to 02-20-2015 - Mar. 11, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 11, 2015Ernest Paul Claytor Jr., 49, of Osawatomie, Kan., died Feb. 20, 2015 at his home. He was the son of Ernest P. Sr., and Mary Frances Claytor. Ernie was born March 22, 1965 at Melbourne, Fla. He attended school in Melbourne, Fla., and Prairie View High School in...[More]
Community rebuilds Fairmount Church, bringing hope after tornado tragedy - Mar. 11, 2015
Last month construction began on the new Fairmount Church along White Road in Linn County. Many residents will recall that the church was destroyed by a tornado on April 27, 2014. Originally built in 1896, the church was no longer active but still served as a shelter and gathering place for the community.Organizing...[More]