Transparency, Weaponized - Nov. 19, 2025
Transparency is usually a good thing. But so is privacy. And so, too, are limits on government power. Which bring me to the Epstein files — or, more accurately, those files bring me here. “I don’t think we’ve had a scandal like this in this country,”...[More]
Leland Ray Underwood ~ 07-16-1946 to 11-02-2025 - Nov. 18, 2025
Linn County News Published November 19, 2025 Leland Ray Underwood, age 79, Fulton, Kan., passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1946, at Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Clifford and Wilma Clayton Underwood. He served time in the United States Navy. He then became an equipment...[More]
Donald E. Johnson ~ 08-22-1940 to 11-11-2025 - Nov. 18, 2025
Linn County News Published November 19, 2025 Donald E. Johnson, 85, passed at home after a battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Don was the youngest of five born in Blue Mound, Kan., to William McKinley and Alma Ida Tinsley Johnson. He attended Blue Mound schools, and graduated...[More]
Loss of seniors contributes to Buff regional loss to end season - Nov. 12, 2025
As the waning full moon appeared above the horizon to make its ascent over the Prairie View football field’s northeast end zone Friday night, playoff hopes for the host Buffalos to continue on, in contrast, descended, as Meriden-Jefferson West completed a Class 3-A regional-round comeback in a...[More]
Wills appointed fourth councilman for Pleasanton - Nov. 12, 2025
The election and the death of Pleasanton Councilwoman Angelina Randall left four seats open on the Pleasanton Council. Voters kept Rochelle Schreckhise and chose Kenny Stark and Sandy Haynes to fill the open seat of Kimberly Herring and that of Aaron Portmann, who chose to run a last-minute write-in...[More]
Write in votes upset some races after final tally - Nov. 12, 2025
Following last week’s election, the Linn County Elections Officer and the County Clerks’ staff went through and tallied the write-in votes for each race. Some of those races were upset by the final count while other openings were actually determined. In La Cygne, three seats were listed...[More]
Linn Valley bonds sell well, no tax increase for new fire truck - Nov. 12, 2025
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an opening prayer by Council Member John Weers. The minutes for the...[More]
Commissioners hear concerns from Lake Chaparral representatives - Nov. 12, 2025
During the public comment segment of Mondays meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from two speakers, both from Lake Chaparral, regarding issues they have with county aid and assistance. Dean Norton spoke first stating he was there on behalf of the Lake Chaparral Board of Directors. He noted...[More]
Redfish fishing, a new world in fly fishing - Nov. 12, 2025
My last foray with a fly-fishing group was several years ago when I went to Cordova, Alaska fly fishing for salmon. The venture that took me to La Hache, La. in October was with the same Women’s Fly-Fishing group out of Anchorage – but this time fishing for redfish on the Gulf of America. The...[More]
How to spend a fall day - Nov. 12, 2025
What a banner year it is for walnuts and acorns and hickories. There are nuts everywhere! If I can just get my daughters and grandsons out here on Lightnin’ Ridge picking up walnuts, I will sell enough of them to pay for my duck stamp. The best parts of the year come and go so quickly. Fall...[More]
