Commissioners briefly discuss mill levy error for USD 362 - Nov. 26, 2025
During the meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, Deputy County Clerk Rose Mohler reported that somehow an incorrect amount had been put into the budget for the USD 362 mill levy and Miami County had already mailed out their tax statements. Mohler added she is not sure how that is going to proceed, but it did cause...[More]
A piece of Prescott’s history - Nov. 26, 2025
Elevator razed Last week the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Co. (BNSF) took down the old grain elevator and storage bins at Prescott, taking with it a large piece of history that touched several families in the community. Originally, it was built by members of the Norbury family, then it was...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Nov. 26, 2025
Holidays and helping people My dad and I were out a couple of weekends ago and hit a Chick Fil-A for lunch. We ordered, found a spot to sit down in the crowded restaurant and waited for our sandwiches. We happened to have sat next to a man that was obviously down on his luck, looked homeless...[More]
Dawson signs with Pitt State - Nov. 26, 2025
SUBMITTED PHOTO Jayhawk Linn senior Brea Dawson, joined with coaches and family, signs to the Pittsburg State University track and field team. Back row: (left to right) Jeff Dawson, DeAnn Dawson, Kate Strader, Taylor Snyder. Front row: (left to right) Shayla Long, Brea Dawson, Josh Randall....[More]
Hume teams lose openers, prepare for league tourney - Nov. 26, 2025
High school basketball might still be nine days away for the three Linn County high schools, but the season is already underway for state-line neighbor Hume, Mo. The Hornet teams began their season last Friday with home losses to Wheatland, Mo., the girls in a tight 48-40 match, the boys by a 79-20...[More]
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret - Nov. 19, 2025
TOPEKA — A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office also crafted a statement admitting regret. “The...[More]
Parker City Council looks at roof bids, other motions - Nov. 19, 2025
The Parker City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. During the city employee reports, City Clerk Lisa Leach asked for volunteers to help install the Christmas pole lights next week. She also said the Christmas lighting contest for Parker residents with judging taking place on...[More]
Schneider and Secrest chosen as Teacher of the Year - Nov. 19, 2025
Jayhawk Elementary principal Russ Hermreck introduced Susan Schneider, a 6th grade teacher at the elementary, as the teacher of the year for Jayhawk Elementary School. Dr. Samuels, principal at Jayhawk Linn Junior and Senior High School, introduced Jesse Secrest, a math teacher at JLHS, as the...[More]
P&Z commission meets for workshop on battery storage and data centers - Nov. 19, 2025
The Linn County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for a brief meeting to review and approve minutes from three previous meetings. The board members in attendance asked for printed versions for review, which were provided by new Planning and Zoning Director Jennifer Cummings, but noted they...[More]
What sounds like a trumpet - Nov. 19, 2025
This is a column I wrote years ago that I thought today’s readers might enjoy. We decided to take a short float trip one November afternoon, down the river bordering some public hunting land. We have killed several deer in such a manner; just drifting along so slowly and so quietly you are...[More]
