Senators Marshall & Klobuchar introduce bipartisan bill to boost domestic fertilizer production - Apr. 15, 2026
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s domestic fertilizer supply chain, expand innovation in alternative crop inputs, and provide relief...[More]
Senior’s three‑year project becomes massive Blu-Jay centerpiece - Apr. 15, 2026
When students walk into the school now, the first thing they see is a towering Blu‑Jay sculpture; bold, bright and impossible to ignore. What most don’t realize is that it began as a simple sophomore‑year art assignment back in 2023. For senior Gage McGinnis, it became a three‑year commitment...[More]
Community fundraiser to support Honor Flight trip for local veteran - Apr. 15, 2026
MOUND CITY — April 25, 2026 4-6pm The community is invited to come together on Saturday, April 25 for a special evening of music, fellowship and giving in support of a local veteran’s upcoming Honor Flight trip. Clay Nichols has been selected to participate in the Central Heights Honor...[More]
A blink into the past: April 15 edition - Apr. 15, 2026
There’s history all around us that we forget about until it’s too late. This may be a small county but there’s history in it all. Here’s your blink into the past. 1986- Baker’s food: ● 99 cents for chips ● 99 cents for four rolls of toilet paper ● 49 cents for...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Apr. 15, 2026
Red lines I’m not much on counting one to whatever to try to get a child to act properly. Honestly, my son got two warnings and the third was a swat on the rear. He knew I didn’t play games like counting, sorry, Kyle. I’d watch games families play with mom counting to 10; at nine,...[More]
Semiquincentennial Blues - Apr. 15, 2026
Semiquincentennial Blues“Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country” — or so typing manuals back in the 1970s had students peck out. Thankfully, the typewriter has been replaced, but that sentiment is ever so relevant today. America is sick. Almost everyone...[More]
The massive tax hike that was canceled by Trump - Apr. 15, 2026
A lot of taxpayers are being happily surprised with larger than expected refunds this filing season thanks to President Trump’s Big Beautiful Tax Bill, which included working-class tax cuts like no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, an expanded senior’s deduction and larger child credits. Filers...[More]
Vernon Lee Ross ~ 12-01-1955 to 04-10-2026 - Apr. 13, 2026
Linn County News Published April 15, 2026 Vernon Lee Ross, age 70, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on Dec. 1, 1955, in Fort Scott, Kan. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation...[More]
Pleasanton baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee - Apr. 8, 2026
The Pleasanton baseball team hosted Southeast Cherokee on March 31 in a league double-header. Southeast was too much for the Jays as they won each game big, 20-0 and 22-7. The first game was all Southeast as they led 10-0 after two innings and finished it in the fourth with an eight-run inning to win...[More]
Jayhawk softball swept by Central Heights - Apr. 8, 2026
The Jayhawk Linn softball team traveled to Central Heights on March 31 to play the Vikings in a double-header. The Lady Hawks dropped both games, a close 4-5 loss in the first game and then a 3-13 in the following game. The first game saw both teams tied 1-1 after one inning and then 2-2 after four...[More]
