Commissioners approve year-end budget transfers - Jan. 14, 2026
A discussion that began with a request for a fund transfer from Linn County Sheriff James Akes and carried into a similar request from Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton resulted in commissioners approving several year-end fund transfers at the end of Monday’s meeting. Akes spoke to commissioners...[More]
Carbon Monoxide and what you need to know - Jan. 14, 2026
In 2025, the Linn County Rural Fire Department responded to 17 callouts dealing with carbon monoxide and, already in 2026, there has been at least one call to the Linn County Rural Fire Department for a carbon monoxide issue. Early in the year, Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald and Assistant...[More]
The Power of Hobbies: Why staying engaged matters as we age - Jan. 14, 2026
As we grow older, maintaining health and independence becomes a top priority. While exercise and healthy eating often take center stage, one powerful tool for aging well is often overlooked - hobbies. Whether it’s gardening, painting, playing music or learning a new language,...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jan. 14, 2026
Dumb or dumber I just read one of the columnists I read every week and this week’s column was titled “Why can’t we speak ill of the dead?” Well, my mind went immediately to the woman that stopped traffic in Minneapolis and was shot by an ICE agent after allegedly trying to run...[More]
Rest in peace, Mike - Jan. 14, 2026
Editor’s note: This column is written by author and former columnist Bill Steigerwald News of the death of my old friend Michael Reagan went viral this week – justifiably. When it was announced on Jan. 4 Mike had died of cancer at the age 80, many of his fans, friends and former colleagues...[More]
Edwin Marvin Marshall ~ 11-08-1957 to 11-08-2025 - Jan. 8, 2026
Linn County News Published January 14, 2026 Edwin Marvin Marshall, 68, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025, his birthday, surrounded by love. Born on Nov. 8, 1957, in Kansas City, Kan., to Marvin and Carolyn Marshall, Ed grew up with a deep appreciation for family,...[More]
Testimony to lower Kansas property taxes needed - Jan. 8, 2026
Anyone who would like to testify concerning their increasing property taxes, please read below as the deadline is soon to testify on behalf of lowering property taxes in Kansas. Below are directions for participating in the hearing process for SCR 1616 - Cap Assessment value Protection (CAP) Constitutional Amendment,...[More]
Dog laws in Linn County - Jan. 7, 2026
Following the recent incident at a local lake community involving dogs this reporter gathered information regarding laws and ordinances from across the county in regards to dogs. That information has been compiled. According to Linn County Sheriff Jame Akes, there is no Kansas statute regarding dogs...[More]
Parade held for family of Holiday Lakes victim - Jan. 7, 2026
The death of Airen Andula on Dec. 13 touched the heartstrings of those in Linn County and throughout the region; with that a car parade was held in honor of the 13-year-0ld boy who loved Hot Wheels. Parade coordinator Skylar Gabrini, Pleasanton, said, “I don’t know the family; they posted...[More]
Pleasanton Council holds planning session, seeks drug dog - Jan. 7, 2026
Council position still vacant Meeting one hour prior to their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, the Pleasanton City Council added several items to what could become a 10-year plan for the city. Streets topped the list as frustration is growing among council members that they want to see things...[More]
