SPECIAL - PUBLIC NOTICE LINN COUNTY, KANSAS PLANNING & ZONING BOARD - Mar. 3, 2026
Published in the Linn County News, February 25 and March 4, 2026 (08-2tc) PUBLIC NOTICE LINN COUNTY, KANSAS PLANNING & ZONING BOARD Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Linn County Planning & Zoning Board on March 10, 2026 has been...[More]
Bernard Thomas “Tom” Brownback ~ 10-06-1938 to 02-27-2026 - Mar. 2, 2026
Linn County News Published March 4, 2026 Bernard Thomas "Tom" Brownback was born on a farm in Centerville, Kan., the fifth child born to William Earl and Kezia Ellen (Reynolds) Brownback on Oct. 6, 1938. He passed away on his farm in rural Blue Mound, Kan., on Feb. 27, 2026, at...[More]
Bernard E. “Gene” Post ~ 05-02-1934 to 12-15-2025 - Mar. 2, 2026
Linn County News Published March 4, 2026 Bernard E. “Gene” Post, 91, of Mound City, Kan., passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2025. Born on May 2, 1934, in Mound City, Kan., he lived a life marked by generosity, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to his family. Gene was...[More]
Prairie View boys’ wrestling sends two to State - Feb. 25, 2026
The Prairie View boys’ wrestling team traveled to Paola on Feb. 21 to compete in a 4A Regional to determine who would make the 4A State tournament in Salina on Feb. 27-28. The Buffalos took eight wrestlers and two emerged as qualifiers for the State tournament, Bentlee Diediker and Gunner VanNorman. To...[More]
Pleasanton contracts with engineer for water plant roof - Feb. 25, 2026
Begins exploration for new back-up water source After a preliminary walk-through by engineers from BG Consulting, engineer Jason Hoskinson brought a comprehensive plan to the Pleasanton City Council last Tuesday night concerning options to reroof the water plant, build new and seek alternative water...[More]
La Cygne Council approves property purchase - Feb. 25, 2026
The La Cygne City Council held its second regular meeting of the month on Feb. 18. Mayor Debra Wilson began by asking City Clerk Jodi Wade to discuss recent contact with KMGA (Kansas municipal gas agency). They made contact to review the gas supply agreement and pricing; she also referenced the...[More]
Commissioners discuss future of economic development - Feb. 25, 2026
During the meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, the Linn County Commissioners discussed various aspects of the Economic Development program; County Clerk Chasity Ware noted she had received several queries regarding grant programs previously available through the county. County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta commented...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Feb. 25, 2026
Bowling for kids Ah, another blissful weekend in the books. But, warning, it was another one of those ‘So’ weekends. I had a lady’s church meeting last Thursday when one of the girls mentioned she might need a knee replacement; that, after wearing a brace and gimping around the dinner...[More]
More pencils? More books? More teacher’s dirty looks? - Feb. 25, 2026
Is it time for the educational system to go “old school” again? According to NBC News, concerned parents nationwide are rebelling against the heavy reliance on laptops and tablets by school districts. These parents are championing a more balanced curriculum that still has room for pencils,...[More]
Jayhawk boys’ wrestling sends five to State and sets milestones - Feb. 25, 2026
The Jayhawk Linn boys’ wrestling team traveled to Eureka on Feb. 21 to compete in the 3-1A Regional. The tournament determines who makes the 3-1A State tournament in Hays on Feb. 27-28. The top four places in each weight class qualify and the Hawks had five wrestlers place in the top four. As...[More]
