Paul R. Arnett ~ 10-06-1933 to 12-27-2025 - Jan. 5, 2026
Linn County News Published January 7, 2026 Paul R. Arnett, 92, of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025. He was born Oct. 6, 1933, in Fontana, Kan., where he was raised by his parents Ivan and Gladys Arnett. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S....[More]
Dorothy Maxine New ~ 08-04-1934 to 12-29-2025 - Jan. 5, 2026
Linn County News Published January 7, 2026 Dorothy Maxine New, age 91, Kansas City, Kan., formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. She was born on Aug. 4, 1934, in Mound City, Kan., the daughter of Ross and Audrey Hixson Huckaby. She was a member of the International...[More]
Donald Lee Porter ~ 10-31-1936 to 12-28-2025 - Jan. 5, 2026
Linn County News Published January 7, 2026 Donald Lee Porter, age 89, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. He was born on Oct. 31, 1936 in Kansas City, Kan., the son of R.A. and Roxie Smith Porter. He was employed as a maintenance engineer. His longtime companion and wife, Phyllis...[More]
Missouri case filed following death of Holiday Lakes’ teen - Dec. 31, 2025
Kansas charges filed by KCKPD A case was filed in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court, following the arrest of Damon Leonard, 47, of Holiday Lakes in rural Pleasanton, in connection with the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula, also of Holiday Lakes. Leonard was charged in Bates County Circuit Court...[More]
Commissioners hear from SEKMHC board member on services, salaries - Dec. 31, 2025
The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 29, for their regular weekly meeting in which they made a few additions to the agenda, including a report from District Court and a discussion on mental health issues with Tisha Coleman. Coleman began by introducing herself and noting that she had been...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Dec. 31, 2025
Twixmas It’s amazing how quickly the year has passed. Christmas is a memory; the tree is still up and decorations are in their places, but soon, they’ll be boxed waiting for next year’s holiday time. With that, I learned a new word today – Twixmas. Maybe you know what it is,...[More]
Don’t import Europe’s failures. Fix America’s drug pricing system - Dec. 31, 2025
Millions of older Americans struggle every day to afford the medications they need. Too often, they make impossible choices: splitting pills, skipping doses, or forgoing prescriptions altogether because of the price. President Trump recognizes the problem. His administration is weighing whether Medicare...[More]
Tips for a safe New Year’s Eve - Dec. 31, 2025
New Year's Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. Despite its reputation for revelry, New Year's Eve also can be dangerous, which underscores the need to celebrate responsibly when ringing in a new year. American Addiction Centers surveyed 1,000 Americans regarding their alcohol consumption...[More]
Lonnie Dale Sprague ~ 11-15-1954 to 12-27-2025 - Dec. 30, 2025
Linn County News Published December 31, 2025 Lonnie Dale Sprague, age 71, of Kincaid, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Lonnie was born on Nov. 15, 1954, in Iola, Kan., the first of three children born to Dale and Fern (Huggins) Sprague. He grew up on the family farm near Lone...[More]
Airen Joseph Andula ~ 09-18-2012 to 12-22-2025 - Dec. 29, 2025
Linn County News Published December 31, 2025 Airen Joseph, "Airbear" Andula, age 13, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. He was born on Sept. 18, 2012, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Charles Andula and Anita Swan Gunn. He was a 7th grade student at Pleasanton Junior High...[More]
