Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris ~ 12-04-1950 to 05-21-2026 - Jun. 1, 2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris, 75, passed away on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of service, dedication, and memories that will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. Jack dedicated much of his life to serving others through...[More]
Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin ~ 04-18-1946 to 05-28-2026 - Jun. 1, 2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, having just celebrated her 80th birthday. She was born in Pinckneyville, Ill., on April 18, 1946. The second eldest daughter of 12 children, Butch grew up with her...[More]
Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley ~ 02-08-1936 to 05-15-2026 - May. 29, 2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Gwendolyn Joanne Bradley, 90, died May 15, 2026, at her home in Cottonwood Falls, Kan. She was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Pleasanton, to Emmett and Lena Claudine (McMillan) Lloyd. Joanne graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1954. She worked for...[More]
BREAKING NEWS: Leonard sentenced in Missouri case - May. 29, 2026
Damon B. Leonard, with defense attorney Harold Trull made an appearance in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court on Friday, May 29 for what was slated to be a sentencing hearing following the guilty plea given in open court previously on May 22, 2026. When court proceedings began it was noted that...[More]
SPECIAL REPORT: Leonard enters guilty plea in Missouri case - May. 28, 2026
Damon B. Leonard, who was charged in Bates County, Mo., in December of 2025 with abandonment of a corpse, a class E felony punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine, entered a plea of guilty in open court on Friday, May 22. The case stemmed from events that took place in Linn...[More]
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]
