Pleasanton issues declaration of emergency - Aug. 12, 2026
On Saturday, Aug. 8, the Pleasanton City Council held a special meeting for the purposes of discussing water system repairs, potential clerk appointments and potential new hires for the public works department. The meeting began with a report from Josh Ralle, Water Operator, regarding the pumps needed...[More]
USD 344 works on secondary water source - Aug. 12, 2026
With the city of Pleasanton gaining notoriety through an emergency water conservation order, USD 344 is being proactive to keep school in session should the last working water pump at East Lake quit. Superintendent Don Epps told the board Monday night that “with their location, they need permission...[More]
Mayor discusses Linn Valley economic development - Aug. 12, 2026
Data center not off books The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except for Richard Gravelle. Potter gave his report stating that, after much consideration, he recommends...[More]
Linn County P and Z Director awarded sponsorship for conference - Aug. 12, 2026
During the commissioners weekly meeting on Aug. 10, Public Works Administrator JD Handley told commissioners that Planning and Zoning Director Jennifer Cummings had applied for and been awarded a full sponsorship for the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) conference in Westminster,...[More]
Annual kids’ fishing derby held at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo - Aug. 12, 2026
The annual kids’ fishing derby hosted by Don George and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) took place at the Linn County fairgrounds on the morning of Aug. 8. The fishing derby began at around 8:30 a.m. and ended around 10 a.m. After the derby the kids competed in a casting contest....[More]
Multiple kids qualify for the State Fair at annual pedal pull - Aug. 12, 2026
The annual pedal pull hosted by Linn County Farm Bureau Association was held at the Linn County fairgrounds on the evening of Aug. 7. Just like in years past the competition was divided by age 4 to 12 with the top three placers in each age group receiving a trophy/medal and earning the opportunity to...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Aug. 12, 2026
Water The city of Pleasanton is one of many cities facing issues with their water system. The city is paying off a $3.7 million bond issue that updated much of the water system, lines, and more in 2015 – that bond is one of four the city is paying for – but water is a necessity. McGrawCenter.org...[More]
A Plan to Fix Our Elections - Aug. 12, 2026
I wasn’t the biggest fan of the late former President Jimmy Carter. But his plan for voter ID has my vote. I refer to the idea he defended in 2005, viewable in a video clip that’s been making the rounds lately. The clip is from a C-SPAN broadcast of a hearing about federal election reform...[More]
John Randy Joseph Alan Parker ~ 03-03-1985 to 07-31-2026 - Aug. 11, 2026
Linn County News Published August 12, 2026 John Randy Joseph Alan Parker, age 41 of Redfield, Kan., formerly from Pleasanton, passed away as the result of an accident on July 31, 2026. He was born the son of Steven D. Parker and Jacklin J. Spickler on March 3, 1985, at Fort Scott, Kan. John...[More]
Declaration of Water Emergency - Aug. 9, 2026
City of Pleasanton, Kansas Mayor's Declaration Implementing Water Supply Emergency Measures WHEREAS, the City Council of Pleasanton, Kansas, has determined that a Water Supply Emergency exists because the City's present water-supply condition requires immediate conservation of water for...[More]
