Mound City receives funds for Phase 2 of lake project - Aug. 13, 2025
During the August meeting of the Mound City Council Don George, KDWP Biologist, presented a check to the council on behalf of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for Phase 2 of the Shoreline Lake Enhancement and New Pond Construction grant at the city lake in the amount of $15,947.40. These...[More]
La Cygne acts on future quorum concern - Aug. 13, 2025
Last week’s contingency appointment, if needed, starts on Jan.12 A contingency vote at last Wednesday’s La Cygne regular council meeting hedges against a possible lack of quorum come next year’s Jan. 21 regular meeting. On a 4-0 vote, with Jerome Mitzner not present, the council...[More]
Linn Valley making good progress on new water lines - Aug. 13, 2025
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present. The meeting began with an opening prayer by Council member Connie Capps, followed by recital of the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes...[More]
John and Helen Barnes Community Grant now open - Aug. 13, 2025
John and Helen Barnes were long-term Linn County community members that supported the growth and wellbeing of the county and its members. Their estate provided for the distribution of annual monies (John and Helen Barnes Community Fund JHBCF) to non-profit organizations for the purpose of enhancing...[More]
Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair - Aug. 13, 2025
The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different. The derby was divided into three age groups, 4-7, 8-11, and 12-16....[More]
Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull - Aug. 13, 2025
The Linn County Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual kids’ pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 8. Kids 4 to 12 can compete in the event for a chance to earn a spot at the State pedal pull at Hutchinson. Trophies and a place at the State fair was awarded to the top three placers in each...[More]
From the Bleachers – 717 - Aug. 13, 2025
Playing the Big Boys: Why Underdogs Face Insurmountable Odds What are insurmountable odds? Are they challenges we ourselves don’t think we can overcome or mountains others say we can’t climb? Maybe it doesn’t matter who doubts us. At some point, it’s fair to ask whether...[More]
SPECIAL: Black vultures spotted in Linn County - Aug. 13, 2025
A black vulture was reported seen near 950 and Read Roads on the Marty and Beverly Read property. Marty Read reached out to the Linn County News to alert local livestock producers that the aggressive birds are in the area. Black vultures have black heads to differentiate them from turkey buzzards that...[More]
Trotlines - Aug. 13, 2025
The first thing you need to catch a big flathead catfish is a nice farm pond full of “perch.” Well, actually they aren’t perch. They are sunfish, of one kind or another. “Perch” is a term the old timers in the pool hall gave to all types of panfish in the Ozarks, and it...[More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS July 18 through Aug. 10 - Aug. 13, 2025
On 07-18-2025, Bryan E. Janssen, Pittsburg, was traveling southward on Quail Road near 400 Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle on lose gravel and drove off a bridge, landing upside down in a creek. (Case 250663) On 07-21-2025, Talan D. Hamilton, Pleasanton, was traveling westward on 1100...[More]
