Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club holds training event at Trading Post - Jul. 1, 2026
Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club participated in an annual training event for disaster communications on Saturday, June 28 at the rest area located at the Trading Post/Butler, Mo., exit on U.S. Highway 69. During the exercise, clubs and groups across the country participated in this 80-year-old tradition...[More]
Commissioners approve new rental agreement for 4-H building - Jul. 1, 2026
During the meeting on June 29, the Linn County Commissioners reviewed and discussed the 4-H building rental contract changes. The new rental agreement specifies that the rental is for the building only and does not include access to the fairgrounds. The agreement further states there is no rental fee...[More]
Linn Valley BBQue a success - Jul. 1, 2026
What a great day we had at the 1st Annual Kids Que Sponsored by Linn Valley Community Care, Saturday June 27. There were a total 23 kids competing, 15 Grill Masters (ages 5-10) and eight Pit Masters (ages 11-16). The kids were judged on both their grilling skills and their communication skills...[More]
Colonial Day event Friday at Mound City Historic Park - Jul. 1, 2026
The Mound City Historical Society and the Mound City Library have scheduled a new event, Colonial Day – Live like it’s 1776, for the Mound City Historical Park, 702 Main St. in Mound City, on Friday, July 3, in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday. The event will enable visitors and...[More]
Blue Mound Independence Day Celebration July 4 - Jul. 1, 2026
The annual Independence Day Celebration at Blue Mound is set for July 4 at the city park. The event begins with the slow pitch softball tournament at the ballfield at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., there will be the horseshoe pitch, baby contest for ages two and under, and chip away contest at the city park. At...[More]
Pleasanton trapshooting competes in State tournament - Jul. 1, 2026
The Pleasanton trapshooting team traveled to Wichita on June 19-21 to compete in the Kansas High School Trapshooting Association State tournament. The team did well as five of the top shooters combined for 460 points out of 500. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County...[More]
It’s not experience, it’s the person - Jul. 1, 2026
From the Bleachers-767 One of the most common debates in leadership revolves around hiring and promotion decisions. Should an organization select the individual with years of experience, or invest in someone with less experience but tremendous potential? After more than four decades in coaching, education...[More]
Lorna Turley: A life of family and service - Jul. 1, 2026
If you walk into Concern in Mound City, attend Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts events, or worship at Mound City’s United Methodist Church, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Lorna Turley. Turley wears many hats in the community, keeping herself busy through a variety of volunteer roles. She...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jul. 1, 2026
Happy birthday, America! Well, 250 years is close for our nation – though many say the birth of our nation was actually last year – but, this year marks the semi sesquicentennial year of the United States of America. And with that, comes Old Glory flying over our land – some of our...[More]
The Kill Western Civilization Caucus - Jul. 1, 2026
“These are not social democrats,” President Trump declared on Truth Social. “These are hardcore, godless communists.” Unfortunately, the president is on target. He was referring to the three members of the Democratic Socialists of America who won Democratic Party primaries...[More]
