Markley rural Mound City property named as Century Farm - Jan. 28, 2026
A 161-acre tract of land located at 14182 E. 875 Road, northeast of Mound City, was recently named as a Century Farm. The property, currently owned by the Robert E. Markley Trust, was original purchased by Addison Markley in November of 1912 from Charles and Carrie Galt for the price of $44 per...[More]
LEPC meets and learns of 2016 Airosol Industries fire - Jan. 27, 2026
The semi-annual meeting of the Linn County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) was held last Thursday with several participants from across the county attending. The LEPC meetings are the fourth Thursday of January and July at various locations across the county. Participants from each city, water...[More]
Jerel Lynn Pankratz ~ 12-08-1956 to 01-20-2026 - Jan. 26, 2026
Linn County News Published January 28, 2026 Jerel Lynn Pankratz, born Dec. 8, 1956, in Hillsboro, Kan. He went to be with the Lord Jan. 20, 2026. He was a devoted family man, farmer, and lifelong steward of the land. He was born to Allen and Dorothy Pankratz and was raised with strong...[More]
SPECIAL: Pleasanton water plant looks at potential $4-$6 million replacement - Jan. 21, 2026
Building and system in disrepair By JACKIE TAYLOR Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com The Pleasanton Council met Tuesday night in regular session and moved the meeting to the water plant so the council could tour the building. The tour occurred after insurance adjustor...[More]
Linn Valley swears in new mayor, councilman - Jan. 21, 2026
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, with newly elected Mayor Lister Potter presiding and all council members present. Potter and newly elected Council Member Curtis Coffman took their oath of office administered by City Clerk Mendi Cyr. The meeting...[More]
Commissioners table discussion on vicious dog law - Jan. 21, 2026
During the Jan. 20 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners discussed the county’s vicious dog ordinance. County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta noted that she needs time to review the codes and ordinances currently in place before recommendations can be made in regards to any upgrades or changes. She...[More]
Linn County P&Z approves substation rezoning - Jan. 21, 2026
Approves and tables more rezoning and a CUP Three items, including conditional use permits (CUP) and rezoning were discussed last Tuesday by the Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission, the first concerning the construction of a new substation south of the La Cygne Power Plant. Melissa...[More]
Jayhawk board receives updates from counselors, principals - Jan. 21, 2026
Members of the USD 346 school board met on Monday, Jan. 12, for their regular monthly meeting. The board received a best practice report from elementary counselor Denise Umphenour and high school student improvement services provider Stephanie Nichols. Umphenour shared with the board that she...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jan. 21, 2026
Tired to the bone I don’t know if I’m the only one that is tired to the bone. I watch the news and it’s the same thing day after day. Now, they are going after churches. Really? FoxNews.com reported, “One of the anti-ICE agitators who stormed into a Twin Cities church Sunday...[More]
Trump official fighting the good fight against voter fraud - Jan. 21, 2026
One of the most determined and dedicated fraud fighters in the U.S. is the under-appreciated, unsung Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon, a constitutional law expert and free speech advocate. Dhillon succeeds the controversial Kristen Clarke. The greatest controversy that swirled...[More]
