Annual demo derby kicks off this year’s Linn County Fair and Rodeo - Aug. 6, 2025
On the evening of Aug. 2, the 2025 Linn County Fair and Rodeo kicked off with the annual demolition derby. Grandstand Attractions once again put on the derby with five different classes this year. There were two newer classes this year that had not been seen at the derby in the rookie class which featured...[More]
From the Bleachers - 719 - Aug. 6, 2025
College Athletics Has Changed Forever College athletics is no longer what it used to be, it’s now a full-fledged money game. Players are going to the highest bidder, whether through NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, transfer incentives, or promises of exposure. What once was amateur...[More]
Kansas Trails, Inc., launches organization to connect trails across the state - Aug. 6, 2025
OVERLAND PARK – With the intention of elevating Kansas as a destination for trails and outdoor connection, Kansas Trails, Inc. (KTI) has launched as the first statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting, supporting and empowering the vibrant trail community across the state. Designed...[More]
USDA to gather conservation data, assess trends to improve program and services - Aug. 6, 2025
WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is reaching out to farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners to gather in-depth information about the conservation...[More]
Commissioners discuss grievance filed on commissioner - Aug. 6, 2025
During the Aug. 4 meeting, the commissioners in attendance, briefly discussed a grievance which County Clerk Danielle Souza noted had been filed against Commissioner Alison Hamilton. Souza noted the grievance was filed by a county employee that reports directly to the commissioners and noted that grievance...[More]
Blue Mound Council discusses 4-wheeler issues - Aug. 6, 2025
Council members for the city of Blue Mound discussed ways to curb the rise in 4-wheeler complaints the city has received in recent weeks. During their Aug. 4 meeting, it was decided to invite Undersheriff Bobby Johnson to attend a workshop in order to discuss ways to handle the issue. It was noted...[More]
Commissioners review tower regulations - Aug. 6, 2025
During the Aug. 4 meeting, the commissioner reviewed and held a public hearing for a resolution amending the regulations for towers constructed with the county, but in the end opted to send it back to the Planning Commission. Planning and Zoning Director Ben Souza presented the resolution for section...[More]
Williams sentenced in amended case - Aug. 6, 2025
Keiden Williams, who was originally charged in Linn County District Court with attempted murder in the second degree along with several other counts in regards to an incident that took place in Parker on March 31, has been sentenced to 32 months in the custody of Department of Corrections. That sentence...[More]
Miami County Museum to present one-woman play on Laura Ingalls Wilder - Aug. 6, 2025
The beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of “Little House on the Prairie,” immortalized her pioneer family life through her books and, in 1974, was herself immortalized in the television series of the same title starring Michael Landon. On August 9, one has the privilege to continue the...[More]
Senators Marshall & Ernst introduce legislation to prevent overregulation of farmers & ranchers - Aug. 6, 2025
WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) in introducing the Clarifying Legal Exclusions Around Regulated (CLEAR) Waters Act, which excludes groundwater, farm ponds, irrigation ditches and puddles from federal regulation under the Clean Water...[More]
