special: SCOTUS agrees to hear Women's Sports Case - Jul. 3, 2025
Case paves the way for states to continue to protect women and girl's athletic opportunities Topeka, Kan. July 3, 2025 - Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in Hecox v. Little and West Va., v. BPJ. Rep. Barbara Ehardt of Idaho, author...[More]
SPECIA;: Schmidt Votes to Cancel Massive Tax Hike, Secure Border, and Lower Federal Spending - Jul. 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) issued the following statement regarding passage of the budget reconciliation bill by the U.S. House of Representatives, also called the “One Big Beautiful Bill”: “Last November, Americans voted for change...[More]
ARREST REPORTS - May 11 to May 31, 2025 - Jul. 3, 2025
On 05-11-2025 Sean Laden was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of stolen property, firearm with value less than $25,000; arrest warrant LN2025CR000060 (IN202500225) On 05-11-2025 Jarvis Taylor was arrested...[More]
NOTICE: - Jul. 2, 2025
The Linn County News and Linn County Printing offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in honor of the holiday....[More]
Gratton at Nationals - Jul. 2, 2025
Pleasanton’s Ashton Gratton qualifies for the Adidas Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina after winning the 100 and 200 meter dashes in the KSHSAA 2A State tournament in Wichita on May 31. The Adidas Nationals took place from June 20-22 and Gratton did well in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes...[More]
Pleasanton awarded $617,000 KDOT street grant - Jul. 2, 2025
The city of Pleasanton was notified June 24 that they were the recipients of a much-needed street grant in the amount of $617,000. City Administrator Becky Hegwald said, “I was surprised when we got it; you normally have to apply several times. I didn’t have a lot of hope we’d get...[More]
Commissioners discuss development zoning appeals - Jul. 2, 2025
Linn County Planning and Zoning Director Ben Souza deferred to Interim Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton during the June 30 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners in regards to a request from Jan Longenecker for an appeal on a building permit. During the meeting, Walton outlined various portions...[More]
Questions on employee emails leads to lengthy discussion - Jul. 2, 2025
Commissioner Alison Hamilton asked IT Director Chris Martin during the meeting on June 30 if he has knowledge of which employees have a county email and which do not. Martin replied it was likely that road and bridge employees and operators do not currently have a county email. Commissioner Jim Johnson...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jul. 2, 2025
The enemy from within To whom do I refer? Zohran Mamdani, of course. The presumptive mayor of New York City. He’s a devout Muslim Democratic Socialist that believes in government run everything, no billionaires and refuses to denounce intifada against the Jews as he’s a devout Muslim. He’s...[More]
Pleasanton catfish tournament hosts a night of fun and fishing - Jul. 2, 2025
The Pleasanton East Lake was the location of the annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament that was held on the evening/night of June 28. The tournament was well-attended this year with 28 fisherman and 15 boats. The tournament had good weather for fishing so the contestants were able to catch some catfish. First...[More]
