Missouri case filed following death of Holiday Lakes’ teen - Dec. 31, 2025
Kansas charges filed by KCKPD A case was filed in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court, following the arrest of Damon Leonard, 47, of Holiday Lakes in rural Pleasanton, in connection with the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula, also of Holiday Lakes. Leonard was charged in Bates County Circuit Court...[More]
Commissioners hear from SEKMHC board member on services, salaries - Dec. 31, 2025
The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 29, for their regular weekly meeting in which they made a few additions to the agenda, including a report from District Court and a discussion on mental health issues with Tisha Coleman. Coleman began by introducing herself and noting that she had been...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Dec. 31, 2025
Twixmas It’s amazing how quickly the year has passed. Christmas is a memory; the tree is still up and decorations are in their places, but soon, they’ll be boxed waiting for next year’s holiday time. With that, I learned a new word today – Twixmas. Maybe you know what it is,...[More]
Don’t import Europe’s failures. Fix America’s drug pricing system - Dec. 31, 2025
Millions of older Americans struggle every day to afford the medications they need. Too often, they make impossible choices: splitting pills, skipping doses, or forgoing prescriptions altogether because of the price. President Trump recognizes the problem. His administration is weighing whether Medicare...[More]
Tips for a safe New Year’s Eve - Dec. 31, 2025
New Year's Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. Despite its reputation for revelry, New Year's Eve also can be dangerous, which underscores the need to celebrate responsibly when ringing in a new year. American Addiction Centers surveyed 1,000 Americans regarding their alcohol consumption...[More]
Lonnie Dale Sprague ~ 11-15-1954 to 12-27-2025 - Dec. 30, 2025
Linn County News Published December 31, 2025 Lonnie Dale Sprague, age 71, of Kincaid, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Lonnie was born on Nov. 15, 1954, in Iola, Kan., the first of three children born to Dale and Fern (Huggins) Sprague. He grew up on the family farm near Lone...[More]
Airen Joseph Andula ~ 09-18-2012 to 12-22-2025 - Dec. 29, 2025
Linn County News Published December 31, 2025 Airen Joseph, "Airbear" Andula, age 13, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. He was born on Sept. 18, 2012, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Charles Andula and Anita Swan Gunn. He was a 7th grade student at Pleasanton Junior High...[More]
Mark Ashley Maris ~ 02-22-1963 to 12-27-2025 - Dec. 29, 2025
Linn County News Published December 31, 2025 Mark Ashley Maris, age 62, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. He was born on Feb. 22, 1963, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Ashley and Catherine Maxine Mendenhall Maris. He graduated from Prairie View High School, Fort Scott...[More]
NOTICE: Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County - Dec. 26, 2025
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Blue Mound public water supply system located in Linn County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute...[More]
Commissioners review numbers for park and marina - Dec. 24, 2025
Discuss possible remodels In a review of year-to-date numbers for income and expenses for the Linn County Park and Marina, commissioners learned Monday that the park will have a gain of $49,499.49 and Park Manager Sherri Loveland estimated true year-end numbers to be an approximate $55,000 profit. Discussion...[More]
