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]
The Toughest Fish - Jul. 2, 2025
I figure the toughest little fish in the Midwest, and the Ozarks, is the green sunfish. You might know him as the black perch. He can get over a pound in size, and I remember catching them 8 or 10 inches long. They survive everywhere… in the muddiest, smallest farm ponds, creeks and rivers of...[More]
Summer Ball Tournaments - Jul. 2, 2025
The Parker 8-11 baseball team 1 places first in their league tournament at La Cygne on June 28. See more photos on page B1 of this week's edition....[More]
Summer Ball Tournaments - Jul. 2, 2025
The La Cygne 12-14 softball team 1 wins their league tournament at Redfield on June 28. See more photos on Page B1 of this week's edition....[More]
Kelly Kehl ~ 03-25-1938 to 06-28-2025 - Jul. 1, 2025
Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Kelly Kehl, age 87, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his rural Mound City home. Kelly was born March 25, 1938, south of Parker, Kan., to Keith (Tom) Emerson Kehl and Helen Edith (Giffin) Kehl. Kelly attended elementary school...[More]
Kandi Kay Cruse ~ 03-29-1958 to 06-27-2025 - Jul. 1, 2025
Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Kandi Kay Cruse passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 67 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on March 29, 1958, in Colorado Springs, Colo., Kandi’s zest for life and carefree spirit were evident from an early age. She departed this world surrounded...[More]
Jessica Cae Pritchett ~ 08-30-1981 to 06-26-2025 - Jul. 1, 2025
Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Jessica Cae Pritchett age 43 of Parker, Kan., died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Eddy Birchard Funeral Home in Osawatomie, Kan. ...[More]
Jackie Junior “Jack” Hewitt ~ 07-17-1935 to 06-18-2025 - Jul. 1, 2025
Linn County News Published July 2, 2025 Jackie Junior “Jack” Hewitt, 89, Friendship, Tenn., died peacefully with his loving wife by his side, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Memorials are suggested to Tri-Ko Inc. and may be sent in care of Schneider...[More]
