A short history of Halloween - Oct. 28, 2026
Every year on October 31 most American kids and their friends celebrate Halloween. They go out house to house to get candy. But do you know where the history of Halloween originated from? Let’s go explore the 2,000-year history of Halloween! Over 2,000 years ago, a group called the Celts...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Oct. 28, 2026
Rebates Bahhh, on rebates. What a gimmick. Every time I see a rebate on a product, I wonder why the manufacturer doesn’t just put the product on sale. But no, we, the purchasing public, have to jump through hoops to get money back from the manufacturer, or distributor, that they promise in the...[More]
What Is It? - Oct. 28, 2026
America’s founding fathers talked a lot about virtue. Freedom requires it; there can be no liberty without virtue, they said. “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious People,” insisted John Adams. “It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” “No...[More]
SPECIAL: Red Cross tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe - Oct. 27, 2026
Follow these simple steps as you enjoy Halloween [TOPEKA, OCT. 26, 2026] — Halloween is almost here, and trick-or-treaters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for all the fun. The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas offers tips adults can follow to help keep the kids safe...[More]
Fred Louis Kautt ~ 12-08-1936 to 10-25-2026 - Oct. 26, 2026
Linn County News Published October 28, 2026 Fred Louis Kautt, 89, of Centerville, Kan., died on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. at his home surrounded by his loving family. Fred was a first generation American born on Dec. 8, 1936, to German immigrant parents, John Jacob and Elsa Irma (Miller) Kautt...[More]
Dee Wagner ~ 10-10-1939 — 10-21-2026 - Oct. 26, 2026
Linn County News Published October 28, 2026 Our mom officially checked out at Homestead of Osawatomie with all of us there. She would have been happy knowing we were all present and accounted for. Mom was born in Beloit, Kan., to Floyd and Wilma Woolman Melton. She was blessed...[More]
SPECIAL: FBI executes search warrant in La Cygne; no threat to public - Oct. 22, 2026
UPDATE: FBI executes search warrant in La Cygne; no threat to public LA CYGNE, Kan. — The FBI executed a search warrant in La Cygne on Wednesday. La Cygne Police Chief John Marino said no one was injured and there is no threat to the public. One person is in custody....[More]
Wade wins championship at State - Oct. 21, 2026
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Prairie View golf team traveled to Wichita on Oct. 19-20 to play in the 3-1A girls’ golf championship at Tallgrass Golf Club. The Buffalos took two golfers to the State tournament in Harley Wade and Grace Ray. Ray did not make the second day...[More]
Pleasanton explores forensic audit idea - Oct. 21, 2026
Appoints city clerk, deputy clerk Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com The Tuesday, Oct. 13, Pleasanton City Council meeting was productive for city business as the council appointed a city clerk and deputy city clerk unanimously. Following several short executive sessions for non-elected...[More]
P&Z elects new officers - Oct. 21, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, Oct. 13. During the meeting the board discussed the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair and by unanimous vote Hal Aggers was elected Chair and Donnie Rhynerson was elected...[More]
