Leslie Leon Springer ~ 06-28-1934 to 03-23-2023 - Apr. 11, 2023
Linn County News Published April 12, 2023 Leslie Leon Springer came to the end of a life well lived Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was 88 years old. He was born on June 28, 1934, in Fort Scott, Kansas to Leslie Adam Springer and Nettie May (Graham) Springer. Les grew up in the small community...[More]
Hazel Kay Wilkerson ~ 09-13-1941 to 04-06-2023 - Apr. 10, 2023
Linn County News Published April 12, 2023 Hazel Kay Wilkerson, age 81, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023. Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in...[More]
SPECIAL: AG Kobach: Kansas Legislature votes to eliminate of state fee for concealed carry permit - Apr. 6, 2023
TOPEKA – (April 5, 2023) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach praises legislators for their actions eliminating the burdensome state fee for Kansans to obtain a concealed carry permit. The measure now goes to the governor for signature. “Kansans should not have to pay...[More]
SPECIAL: Legislative Update by State Senator Caryn Tyson - Apr. 5, 2023
March 31, 2023 Too many bills to mention Last week the Senate worked over 75 bills in three days. It was a grueling schedule. All of the bills can be found at www.KSLegislature.org Below are a few highlights from the marathon of legislation. Property Tax...[More]
County passes resolution to charge municipalities for jail use - Apr. 5, 2023
County Counselor Gary Thompson reported to commissioners on his research regarding charging municipalities for inmates housed at the county jail. According to Thompson, there is no official order anywhere that municipalities not be charged for daily use of the jail for their inmates, but state...[More]
Linn County Planning Commission schedules public hearing for proposed land use regulations and zoning map - Apr. 5, 2023
The Linn County Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Prairie View High School Performing Arts Center, 13731 KS Hwy. 7, La Cygne, for comments and questions on the proposed zoning and subdivision regulations and zoning map. Copies of the proposed...[More]
Commissioners make decision on Health Department staff - Apr. 5, 2023
Linn County Commissioners discussed options for moving forward with the Linn County Health Department following the resignation of Missy Lancaster with County Clerk David Lamb providing new job descriptions for the positions of Director and Head Nurse. Commissioner Danny McCullough asked Lamb...[More]
New venue has open house set for Saturday, April 8 - Apr. 5, 2023
Highpoint Events and Suites is a 200-acre property that features a 5,000 square foot event venue situated atop a hill, a farm-style guest house and a two acre, fully-stocked pond. The property is located at 9235 Wattles Road, southeast of Pleasanton and is the culmination of ideas that owners...[More]
Pleasanton baseball starts season with wins over Yates Center - Apr. 5, 2023
The Pleasanton baseball team began their season hosting league rival Yates Center on March 30. The Jays had no problems with the Wildcats as they won both games of a double-header, 12-2 and 14-2. In the first game Yates Center got out to a 2-1 first inning lead but from there it was all Pleasanton. The...[More]
Lady Buffs lead track team at Adrian - Apr. 5, 2023
The Prairie View track team crossed state lines to compete in the Adrian Invitational on March 30. The girls’ team did very well as they placed third overall with 94 points. Appleton City and Drexel tied to win the meet for the ladies with 104 points each. The boys placed 11th out of 16 teams...[More]
