Grains: Dietary friend or foe? - Sep. 25, 2019
In an era of low-carb, Paleo and ketogenic diets, grains are more criticized than ever. Should you go against the grain or not? Here’s the scoop on four myths about grains.Myth: Grains lead to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. People who consume whole grains have the lowest risk of dying...[More]
Maxwell defense opts for jury trials - Sep. 24, 2019
Two criminal cases involving a Pleasanton man will proceed to separate jury trials.In Linn County District Court Monday morning, defense counsel Ashley E. Repp, Kansas City, Mo., said she had spoken with Shawn Maxwell, 28, prior to Monday’s plea hearing to confirm his “not guilty” pleas.Amy...[More]
John Gary Ballou 02-04-1947 to 09-18-2019 - Sep. 23, 2019
John Gary Ballou 02-04-1947 to 09-18-2019 Linn County News Published Sept. 25, 2019 John Gary Ballou, age 72, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at his home. He was born Feb. 4, 1947, to Robert Oliver Ballou and Wilma Jean Gray Ballou (who passed...[More]
La Cygne continues water operator search - Sep. 18, 2019
La Cygne will move forward with interviews to find a Class II water plant operator and Class I wastewater operator.That was the verdict expressed by Mayor Robert Sullivan to close a special council meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 11.Following 10 minutes of open-session information, the council conducted...[More]
James A. “Jim†Larch 09-24-1960 to 09-16-2019 - Sep. 18, 2019
James A. “Jim” Larch 09-24-1960 to 09-16-2019 Linn County News Published Sept. 25, 2019 James A. "Jim" Larch, 58, Hume, Missouri, passed away on Monday September 16, 2019. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Hume Christian Church, Hume,...[More]
Same Parker intersection area prompts separate patron complaints - Sep. 18, 2019
The corner of Main and Walnut streets served as the home vicinity for two separate patron complaints at Thursday’s monthly Parker City Council meeting.One issue addressed by Tony Cole, 338 W. Main St., involved the legality of his solution to prevent large trucks from driving over his maintained...[More]
Items illegally obtained by former county attorney returned - Sep. 18, 2019
During the meeting of the County Commissioners on Monday, Sept. 16, Deputy Scott Polster reported that items either taken by former County Attorney John Sutherland, or purchased by him illegally with county funds, are now being returned to the county by the Federal Bureau of Investigation since the trial...[More]
Prairie View volleyball starts season with a couple wins - Sep. 18, 2019
Prairie View volleyball struggled last season, but the team is hoping this season they can get a few more wins and so far that seems to be the case.The season started with a triangular at Central Heights on Sept. 5 against Osawatomie and Central Heights. The Lady Buffs were able to take care of business...[More]
Pleasanton football falls to Southeast in league play - Sep. 18, 2019
The Pleasanton football team had a setback this past week as they fell to league foe Southeast Cherokee, 28-12.The Jays hosted the Lancers on Sept. 13, and things started off right for the Jays as quarterback Dale Gillespie connected with Kasen McKee for a 21-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion...[More]
Jayhawk slams Uniontown, 38-8 - Sep. 18, 2019
The Jayhawk-Linn football team traveled to Uniontown on Friday, Sept. 13, for their second game of the season.The Hawks continued being undefeated in league play and overall as they easily handled the Eagles, 38-8.The game started with the Hawks driving inside the Uniontown 10-yard line but with the...[More]
