Commissioners hear from Clearway attorney on transmission moratorium - May. 27, 2026
During the meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, the commissioners heard from Melissa Vancrum with Rouse, Frets, White, Goss Law Firm, Leawood, Kan., who spoke during public comment regarding the moratorium that commissioners opted to put in place during last week’s meeting. Vancrum stated that the...[More]
USD 346 hears changes to handbook language, truancies - May. 27, 2026
During the USD 346 meeting on May 18 the board heard from elementary level principal Russ Hermreck who gave a brief update on truancy policies in the handbook. Hermreck spoke to the board on changes to the handbook and then asked Assistant Principal Pete Proctor to explain a new portion in the handbook...[More]
Pleasanton Council hears request for housing development - May. 27, 2026
During public comment Monday May 18, the Pleasanton City Council heard from Connor Hecke, owner of Mine Creek Feed Mill, who told the council he’d like to put in a new housing development at 21181 E. 975th Place in Pleasanton. He said the five-acres would hold several houses and he broached the...[More]
Prairie View track qualifies three athletes for State - May. 27, 2026
The Prairie View track team traveled to Fredonia on May 22 to compete in their 3A Regional. The Buffalos did well with multiple top placers and three athletes qualifying for the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30. The highlight of the meet for the Buffalos was Laramie Stevens becoming the Regional...[More]
Jayhawk track qualifies eight for State - May. 27, 2026
The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Fredonia on May 22 to compete in their 3A Regional to determine who makes the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30. The Hawks qualified eight total athletes for State in seven different events. The highlights of the meet were Dominic Alvarez making State by...[More]
Pleasanton track qualifies six for State - May. 27, 2026
The Pleasanton track team traveled to Iola on May 21 for the 1A Regional hosted by Waverly to see who would make the State track meet in Wichita on May 29-30. The Jays qualified a total of six athletes for State in six different events. There were also multiple events the Jays just missed the...[More]
Don George: Fish, Lakes, and a Sense of Community - May. 27, 2026
You may have heard his name spoken at city council meetings, city halls, near the lakes, or you may have just heard of his last name in town. If you hear his name and wonder who he is, I’ve got the answer. Don George is the District Fisheries Biologist III for Kansas Department of Wildlife and...[More]
Summer reading programs kick off - May. 27, 2026
Summer programs are kicking off nationwide, and so are that of reading programs. You may have noticed that the libraries in Linn County share the same theme. This is because “Unearth a Story” is the official 2026 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) theme. “Unearth a Story”...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - May. 27, 2026
Memorial Day I think Fox News commentator Johnny Joey Jones said it right Monday as President Trump spoke at Arlington Cemetery – he explained that Memorial Day is not a holiday like all the rest. It’s not a joyous occasion for parades, etc.; it’s a somber day created to remember all...[More]
Remarks from President Trump’s Arlington Cemetery speech - May. 27, 2026
“...We gather today to honor the incredible service members who rest in glory in this cemetery and burial grounds around the world and in 1,000 lonely places known only to God. In every hour of peril and every moment of crisis, American warriors have left behind the blessings of home and family...[More]
