John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced - Aug. 26, 2026
John and Helen Barnes were long-term Linn County community members that supported the growth and well-being of Linn County and its members. Their estate provided for the distribution of annual monies from the John and Helen Barnes Community Fund (JHBCF) to non-profit organizations for the purpose of...[More]
Commissioners review budget - Aug. 26, 2026
During the Aug. 24 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners discussed and reviewed several departmental or agency budgets; as well as, the proposed overall county budget. First, the commissioners heard a brief presentation from Jake Berglund, chairperson for the Linn County NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation...[More]
Pleasanton Council approves $30,000 water system tie-in material & labor - Aug. 26, 2026
Lake closed to boats for time being Calling a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Pleasanton Council approved up to $30,000 for time and materials to connect ordered new pumps to piping that will bring water from East Lake to the water plant. Water Superintendent Josh Ralle told the council...[More]
SRO Mohler speaks at KDOE conference - Aug. 26, 2026
Some people like kids, some don’t; and Linn County School Resource Officer Kelly Mohler is one of those people that likes kids. Hence, her invitation to speak at the annual Kansas Department of Education (KDOE) conference on Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Mohler, a graduate of Iowa State...[More]
A new decree in La Cygne and updates to the water plant improvements - Aug. 26, 2026
LA CYGNE — A patriotic proclamation was passed by the La Cygne City Council. The week of Sept. 17 will mark the 239th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States by the Constitutional Convention. Mayor Debra Wilson is asking citizens to “reaffirm the ideal that the...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Aug. 26, 2026
Froggin’ Well, I’m full of comments concerning the onslaught of Muslim takeover in our nation, the dismantling of women’s sports in the Women’s NBA, and more; but I’m going to talk about getting out into nature. Saturday night was a Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Frog...[More]
Who Rigged Alaska’s Senate Race? - Aug. 26, 2026
On today’s Alaska primary ballot, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, the Republican incumbent, faces an inconvenient challenger in the person of . . . Dan Sullivan. The president of the United States is not pleased. “Because of the trickery in the Voting, the Crooked, Radical Left Dumocrats have...[More]
Carl Leon Black ~ 09-05-1935 to 08-18-2026 - Aug. 25, 2026
Linn County News Published August 26, 2026 Carl Leon Black, 90, of Prescott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. He was born Sept. 5, 1935, in Prescott, Kan., to Clovie Lloyd and Edith Holmes Black. He graduated from Prescott High School with the Class of 1953. Carl worked as, and truly...[More]
Charles Leon Hays ~ 08-27-1943 to 08-16-2026 - Aug. 24, 2026
Linn County News Published August 26, 2026 Charles Leon Hays, age 82 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at the La Cygne Christian Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American...[More]
Sources of Strength brings hope, help and strength to JLHS students this year - Aug. 19, 2026
Editor’s Note: In an effort to provide more information on Sources of Strength, we’ve added comments and clarifications to instill further understanding of the program. Sources of Strength (S.O.S.) is a best practice, strength-based, upstream suicide prevention and mental health promotion...[More]
