Parker Lodge No. 341 donates $800 to Operation School Supply and the Parker Library - Jul. 1, 2026
The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with Parker Lodge No. 341 to donate $400 to each of the following community-based organizations: Operation School Supply and the Parker Library. Founded in 1891, Parker Lodge No. 341 is...[More]
Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club attends Branson musical - Jul. 1, 2026
The Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club recently traveled to Branson to attend the inspiring musical David at the Sight & Sound Theatre. Before the performance, club members enjoyed a delicious plated lunch at McFarlain’s Restaurant and spent time shopping at the Tanger Outlets. The trip was...[More]
SPECIAL: KDOT accepts bid for K-68 expansion in Miami County - Jun. 29, 2026
The Kansas Department of Transportation has accepted a nearly $60 million bid for the expansion of more than 6 miles of K-68 in Miami County to a four-lane expressway. Clarkson Construction Co., of Kansas City, Missouri, will rebuild and widen 6.6 miles of K-68 from U.S. 169 to the Spring...[More]
William “Bill” Lloyd Wilson ~ 06-27-1950 to 06-25-2026 - Jun. 29, 2026
Linn County News Published July 1, 2026 William (Bill) Lloyd Wilson, age 75, of Pleasanton, Kansas, formerly of Stillwater, Okla., passed away at his home on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Bill was born on June 27, 1950, in Blackwell, Okla., the son of Lloyd Henry and Opal Lavern Wilson. He...[More]
La Cygne Council readies for Blast in the Park - Jun. 24, 2026
The La Cygne Council met Wednesday, June 17 and learned that plans for the annual Blast in the Park are ongoing for Saturday, July 11. The annual wiener-dog race will begin at 6 p.m. at the park with fireworks scheduled for dark. Events are planned throughout the evening. Police Chief Zach Mathies reported...[More]
City of Pleasanton clerk resigns - Jun. 24, 2026
Word was received Tuesday, June 23 of the resignation of Pleasanton’s City Clerk who formally posted her resignation Friday, June 19. Candy Houtman had been city clerk since the retirement/resignation of former City Administrator Becky Hegwald who left after the council did not extend her position...[More]
Daily Objective Distillery - a local American destination - Jun. 24, 2026
Think patriotism - the American flag, military service and a very good sipping whiskey and you’ll get the gist of Daily Objective Distillery (DOD) located on Sterling Ranch in Amsterdam, Mo. The concept began a year ago, and according to DOD’s website, “Daily Objective Distillery was...[More]
USDA opens state-of-the-art livestock insects research laboratory to combat livestock pests - Jun. 24, 2026
KERRVILLE, TX – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory. This state-of-the-art laboratory facility that will provide the U.S. cattle industry with innovative tools and...[More]
Wiper fry stocked in Linn County lakes - Jun. 24, 2026
Kansas Department of Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Don George stocked wiper fry fish into the La Cygne and Pleasanton lakes last Wednesday, June 10. He released the fish in the north end of La Cygne lake because the water was cooler there than at the main lake. It will take four summers before they are...[More]
Fishing tournament to happen July 11 - Jun. 24, 2026
Fishing Tales Bait Shop is hosting a fishing tournament, 2026 Catfish Tournament, on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Pleasanton’s East Lake. It was originally set to take place on June 6 but due to the increasing storms, Fishing Tales Bait Shop postponed the event until July. Entry and registration...[More]
