Elderly, those with health conditions asked to register with county - Apr. 1, 2020
Aid available to assist vulnerable population during “stay home” order After Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend reported 316 calls for service last week, he told the commissioners Monday that his department has been helping deliver groceries, medicine and more for those in the vulnerable population...[More]
County “stay home†order extends to April 30, beyond Governor’s April 19 deadline - Apr. 1, 2020
Stating that Governor Laura Kelly’s “stay home” order that came out Saturday, March 28 and extends through April 19 won’t affect the April 30 deadline the county established Friday, March 27 was discussed when Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Barlet showed the commissioners...[More]
Quarantine of exposed individuals monitored by law enforcement - Apr. 1, 2020
Criminal penalties for those not following stay-in-place or quarantine orders With six positive cases confirmed in Linn County and several quarantined individuals due to exposure, Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend said that his staff is speaking with individuals who are known to be on home quarantine...[More]
Area churches plans during COVID-19 outbreak - Apr. 1, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has made any activity with groups of people difficult to accomplish. Churches certainly fit this category, but the worship of God must continue in both good and bad circumstances. Many churches have made adjustments on how to serve their congregations during this time so the Word...[More]
2019-2020 All County girls’ basketball team - Apr. 1, 2020
Last week we broke down Linn County’s high school boys’ basketball teams and presented first and second All County teams and this week we will do the same for the girls. As it was with the boys’ teams, selection for the girls’ teams is determined by stats and seeing the girls...[More]
Helping those most in need - Apr. 1, 2020
A group of students from across the county have come together in an effort to help those in need during this pandemic and a shelter-in-place order. Headed by Pleasanton High School student Cole Cunningham, the group is working with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and Linn County Emergency Management...[More]
Gerald Russell “Jerry†Miller 02-15-1938 to 03-29-2020 - Mar. 31, 2020
Linn County News Published April 1, 2020 Gerald Russell "Jerry" Miller, age 82, Pleasanton, Kan., passed on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his home. He was born on Feb. 15, 1938 in Keokuk, Iowa the son of Russell and Opal Davis Miller. He married Bonnie Myers on Aug. 9, 1957. Jerry...[More]
Lyle L. Potts 12-17-1940 to 03-20-2020 - Mar. 31, 2020
Linn County News Published April 1, 2020 Lyle L. Potts was welcomed into heaven on March 20, 2020, at the age of 79. He was born on Dec. 17, 1940, to Orvis and Venona Potts of La Cygne, Kan. He grew up on a dairy farm and helped his family build a home which taught...[More]
Howard “Carl†Francis 05-07-2932 to 03-6-2020 - Mar. 30, 2020
Linn County News Published April , 2020 Howard "Carl" Francis, age 87, Blue Mound, Kan. passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1932 in Blue Mound, Kan. the son of Lonnie and Vesta Hopewell Francis. He graduated from Blue Mound High School. Carl...[More]
SPECIAL: Governor Kelly issues statewide “stay home†order until April 19 - Mar. 28, 2020
Governor Laura Kelly issued Executive Order 20-16, a statewide “stay home” order Saturday, March 28 effective through April 19, 2020. According to the press release, the order supersedes all local “stay home” or similar orders prohibiting citizens from leaving their homes...[More]