Family files wrongful death suit in vicious dog attack - Jul. 29, 2026
The family of 13-year-old Airen Andula who died in December 2025 as a result of a vicious dog attack at Holiday Lakes, has filed a wrongful death suit in Linn County District Court against Holiday Lakes Homes Association, and Damon Leonard. The petition, filed by Anita Gunn and Charles Andula in Linn...[More]
Linn Valley learns more on data centers, battery storage - Jul. 29, 2026
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer by Council Member John Weers. The minutes for the...[More]
Resident addresses commissioners on vicious dog policy - Jul. 29, 2026
During the meeting on July 27, the Linn County Commissioners opened the public comment discussion during which they heard from Dean Norton, a county resident, who noted he had watched the video feed from last week and wanted to speak regarding the tabling of the vicious dog ordinance and the fact that...[More]
La Cygne Police Chief resigns - Jul. 29, 2026
The Linn County News received the following media release from La Cygne Police Chief Zachary Mathies concerning his resignation effective Aug. 6. “To the La Cygne Community, “Serving as your Chief of Police has been one of the greatest honors of my life. “When I accepted...[More]
America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers - Jul. 29, 2026
The Founding Fathers were important in the creation of our nation. They helped contribute to founding documents such as The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Articles of Confederation. They also contributed to many boycotts, like the Boston Tea Party. They were also members of the Sons of...[More]
A day of fun and records - Jul. 29, 2026
Earlier this week my family and I went to see the Royals play on July 22. Now it had been many years since we went to see a Royals game, the last time we went was when my oldest son, Daniel, was under a year old, he’s 15 now. Overall, it was a good experience. We ate at Culver’s before going...[More]
Bullfrogs in the snow - Jul. 29, 2026
Bullfrog season is open! I might go down to my pond soon and grab a couple to eat. Usually, when you read a natural history account, it discusses the basic things you find in a nature book of some type, like when the bird or animal migrates or hibernates, how many young it has, and what it eats. People...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jul. 29, 2026
Modern technology No one will argue that our world is one built on modern technology; we have some that live very well without computers, cars, etc. – but most of us are not in that category. As a matter of fact, if we leave to go somewhere without our phone, it feels like we left an appendage. Such...[More]
Too dumb to vote for Justices? - Jul. 29, 2026
For those of us who vote regularly and even those who don’t, it’s more than just a little insulting to be told by the elitists in the Kansas judicial selection system that we’re not smart enough to vote for the state’s supreme court justices. That’s a sentiment that is...[More]
Linda Jo Hisel ~ 06-28-1960 to 07-23-2026 - Jul. 27, 2026
Linn County News Published July 29, 2026 Linda Jo Hisel, age 66, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born on June 28, 1960, in Olathe, Kan., she was the beloved daughter of William and Shirley (Duncan) Chambers. Linda Jo lived a life centered on three...[More]
