Jayhawk softball sweeps St. Paul and falls to Prairie View - Apr. 15, 2026
The Jayhawk softball team played St. Paul and Prairie View this past week. They traveled to St. Paul on April 6 and had no issues with the Lady Indians as they won both games, 20-4 and 28-11. They then hosted Prairie View on April 9 and lost to the Lady Buffalos in both games, 10-22 and 3-12. The...[More]
Pleasanton track wins at Oswego - Apr. 15, 2026
Pleasanton track certainly won at the Oswego Invitational on April 7. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed first to become champions of the meet. The boys scored 80 points while the girls scored 78 ½ points. There were a total of 14 schools at the meet. Boys’ Results Aiden...[More]
1st Annual Richard Henderson Memorial Car Show Saturday - Apr. 15, 2026
In memory of long time Blue Mound resident and one of the founders of the Blue Mound Blessing and Car Show, organizers will be holding the 1st Annual Richard Henderson Memorial Car Show this coming Saturday in Blue Mound. The event is set to begin at 10 a.m. and will run until ‘the last car leaves.’...[More]
Parker City Council discusses storm water issue - Apr. 15, 2026
The Parker City Council met April 9 and during public comments, Gary Earley addressed the council and asked what would be done about the storm water issue on Park Street. He stated he was still dealing with flooding. He discussed past surveys from the council to residents, noting that nothing had been...[More]
USD 344 accepts principal resignation - Apr. 15, 2026
The USD 344 Board of Education had a quick meeting trying to beat storms that pummeled Linn County Monday night; with that they accepted several resignations and heard construction updates. Following executive session for non-elected personnel, the board accepted the resignation of High School Principal...[More]
Commissioners approve Purple Heart Day proclamation - Apr. 15, 2026
During the meeting on April 13, the Linn County Commissioners discussed the possibility of becoming a designated part of the Purple Heart Trail in Kansas. Commissioners discussed recognizing the date and approved a motion adopting the proclamation of Aug. 7 as Purple Heart Day for Linn County. The...[More]
Linn Valley City Council discusses water, sewer townhall - Apr. 15, 2026
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present, including Council Member Richard Gravelle who attended via phone. Codes Clerk Paige Muller filled in for City Clerk Mendi Cyr who was absent...[More]
Senators Marshall & Klobuchar introduce bipartisan bill to boost domestic fertilizer production - Apr. 15, 2026
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s domestic fertilizer supply chain, expand innovation in alternative crop inputs, and provide relief...[More]
Senior’s three‑year project becomes massive Blu-Jay centerpiece - Apr. 15, 2026
When students walk into the school now, the first thing they see is a towering Blu‑Jay sculpture; bold, bright and impossible to ignore. What most don’t realize is that it began as a simple sophomore‑year art assignment back in 2023. For senior Gage McGinnis, it became a three‑year commitment...[More]
Community fundraiser to support Honor Flight trip for local veteran - Apr. 15, 2026
MOUND CITY — April 25, 2026 4-6pm The community is invited to come together on Saturday, April 25 for a special evening of music, fellowship and giving in support of a local veteran’s upcoming Honor Flight trip. Clay Nichols has been selected to participate in the Central Heights Honor...[More]
