Commissioners appoint interim fire chief and emergency management coordinator - Apr. 29, 2026
With Commissioner Jim Johnson and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta attending via telephone, the commissioners briefly discussed whether to appoint an interim Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator or post for the position(s) due to the recent resignation of Randy Hegwald from both departments....[More]
Commissioners question department heads on April 13 storms - Apr. 29, 2026
During the meeting on Monday, April 27, the commissioners met with several department heads to hear reports on departmental actions during and after the tornadic storms that hit portions of Linn County on April 13. The discussion included Linn County Sheriff James Akes, Linn County Public Works Administrator...[More]
Pleasanton City Administrator announces retirement Aug. 3 - Apr. 29, 2026
Pleasanton’s Monday, April 20, council meeting lasted well into the night after discussing a dock grant, see separate story, and several other items. At the end of the meeting, Mayor Mathew Young read a letter announcing City Administrator Becky Hegwald’s retirement effective Aug. 3. The...[More]
Weather Awareness Class Monday, May 4 - Apr. 29, 2026
Jacob Lanier, Fox 4 meteorologist, will be in Pleasanton Mon., May 4, 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Community Building to present a weather awareness class for the public. This is a free educational class for everyone; Lanier will discuss the EF1and EFU tornadoes that hit Linn County when there...[More]
Linn Valley discussed storm shelters - Apr. 29, 2026
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present. The meeting began with new City Council Member Shannon Smith being sworn in by City Clerk Mendi Cyr. This was followed by the Pledge of...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Apr. 29, 2026
Good weekend As I’m perusing through national news and all the garbage that happened, all the he said/she said, the assassination attempt on our president and several other people – I realize that my oncoming sinus infection has given me no appetite to conquer a discussion concerning lack...[More]
Jayhawk baseball goes 4-0 against Erie and Yates Center - Apr. 29, 2026
The Jayhawk Linn baseball team went 4-0 this past week in double-headers against Erie and Yates Center. They traveled to Erie on April 20 and defeated the Red Devils 14-4 and 16-5. Then they hosted Yates Center and won both those games 15-4 and 13-1. The first game against Erie the Hawks led 9-2 after...[More]
Pleasanton sweeps St. Paul, splits against Uniontown - Apr. 29, 2026
The Pleasanton baseball team played St. Paul and Uniontown this past week. They traveled to St. Paul on April 20 and defeated the Indians in a double-header, 18-3 and 16-9. The team then hosted Uniontown in another double-header, they won the first game 5-2 but lost the second 2-17. The first game against...[More]
Prairie View baseball 3-0 against Osage City and Butler - Apr. 29, 2026
The Prairie View baseball team played Osage City and Butler this past week. They traveled to Osage City on April 21 and defeated them in a double-header, 7-6 and 18-6. Then they hosted a single game against Butler on April 23 and won that game 18-3. The first game against Osage City was a close one....[More]
Rex Alan Brown ~ 08-10-1959 to 04-25-2026 - Apr. 28, 2026
Linn County News Published April 29,2026 Rex Alan Brown, age 66, of Prescott, Kan., passed away on April 25, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, craftsmanship, and deep love for his family. There was cremation. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 4, at the Cheney...[More]
