County exploring option for new fire station - Dec. 25, 2024
During the Dec. 16 commissioners meeting, Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald reported to commissioners that he and Assistant Fire Chief Brian Shroyer had recently attended an ISO rating training event and that he had been discussing the possibility of a new fire station that may help alleviate...[More]
La Cygne mulls compactor contract - Dec. 25, 2024
Leaders still hesitant after county rep appearance La Cygne city leaders will continue consideration on whether to sign a new county/city trash compactor agreement that follow in-person discussions at last Wednesday’s regular council meeting with Shaun West, county public works administrator. At...[More]
Prairie View boys’ and girls’ basketball face league foes Santa Fe Trail and Iola - Dec. 25, 2024
The Prairie View basketball teams had a busy week before Christmas break as they hosted Santa Fe Trail on Dec. 17 and traveled to Iola on Dec. 19 for Pioneer League games. The girls did well as they won both their games while the boys battled but did not fare as well losing to both Trail and Iola. The...[More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball earn wins at Miami - Dec. 25, 2024
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Miami on Dec. 17 for a non-league, Missouri game before the Christmas break. The Jays just had a second-place finish in the Linn County Tournament the week prior and the team continued their winning ways as they defeated Miami in a high scoring...[More]
Jayhawk girls’ wrestling competes at ACCHS Girls Invitational - Dec. 25, 2024
The Jayhawk girls’ wrestling team traveled to Atchison County Community High School to compete in the ACCHS Invitational on Dec. 21. The Lady Hawks took five girls to the event and placed fifth overall with 65 team points. Rowan Day, 115, placed third with 16 team points. She was 3-1 and won her...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Dec. 25, 2024
Christmas I imagine I’m not the only person thinking this year flew by; who’d guess Christmas is here and almost gone. Everyone is gearing up for the wonderful holiday, including shop keepers and big box stores. I have come to realize that the older I get the more fragmented Christmas is...[More]
Darrell Eugene Jackson ~ 02-12-1938 to 12-17-2024 - Dec. 23, 2024
Linn County News Published December 25, 2024 Darrell Eugene Jackson, age 86, passed away at his Mound City, Kan., home on Dec. 17, 2024. Darrell was born on Feb. 12, 1938, in Bronson, Kan. He was the seventh of eleven children born to Raymond and Bertha (Colgin) Jackson. He grew up in Bourbon...[More]
Elda Mae Burch ~ 2-17-1946 to 12-19-2024 - Dec. 23, 2024
Linn County News Published December 25, 2024 Elda Mae Burch, 78, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House following a long battle with her health. Elda Mae was born at home in Miami County on Dec. 17, 1946, to Corval Wayne and Vera Mae (Craig) Day. Elda Mae...[More]
Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball wins Linn County Tournament - Dec. 18, 2024
The Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball team traveled to Prairie View on Dec. 10, 12-13 to compete in the annual Linn County Tournament. The Lady Hawks played Pleasanton, Osawatomie and Prairie View during those days and went 3-0 to capture the championship this season. Individual stats for Pleasanton...[More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament - Dec. 18, 2024
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Prairie View on Dec. 10, 11-12 to compete in the Linn County Tournament. The Jays did well and went 2-1 before falling to Osawatomie in the championship on Dec. 13 to place second overall. Individual stats for Jayhawk and Prairie View will be in...[More]
