Some words about words - Jun. 14, 2023
As I was scrolling through my Facebook “memories,” a video popped up from seven years ago. I was in Harrisburg, speaking on the steps of the state capitol at a pro-life rally. The thing that struck me, other than the fact that it was such a large crowd of people, were the words I was using...[More]
2023 All Linn County News baseball team - Jun. 14, 2023
The 2023 high school baseball season has concluded and all three county school had some great players that made this year’s All County team. Prairie View, Jayhawk-Linn, or Pleasanton did not make the State tournament this season and some had better years than others. Prairie View struggled this...[More]
2023 All Linn County News softball team - Jun. 14, 2023
The high school softball season is concluded and it is now time for the All Linn County News softball team. Both Prairie View and Jayhawk-Linn had plenty of good players to choose from as both teams did very well this year. Prairie View finished their season in the 3A Regional final. They lost that...[More]
John William “Bill†Jones ~ 09-05-1946 to 06-10-2023 - Jun. 13, 2023
Linn County News Published June 14, 2023 John William “Bill” Jones, age 76, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at his home on June 10, 2023. Bill was born on Sept. 5, 1946, the son of Clara Harmon in Kansas City, Mo., and later adopted by Elvin Jones. He was an over-the-road truck...[More]
Bob Mooney ~ 11-15-1934 to 06-11-2023 - Jun. 13, 2023
Linn County News Published June 14, 2023 Bob Mooney, age 88, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born on Nov. 15, 1934, in La Cygne, Kan., to parents Clyde and Ruth McNutt Mooney. He attended school in La Cygne, going into the United States Army from 1953 to 1956. He was stationed...[More]
Wayne Edward Osborn ~ 07-12-1937 to 06-04-2023 - Jun. 13, 2023
Linn County News Published June 14, 2023 Wayne Edward Osborn, age 85, of Fontana, Kan., died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home. Wayne was born July 12, 1937 in O’Neill, Neb., to Lee Edward and Florence Minnie (Clevish) Osborn. He attended Parker Rural High School. He graduated with the...[More]
Mark Kevin Schuler ~ 01-30-1957 to 06-05-2023 - Jun. 9, 2023
Linn County News Published June 14, 2023 Mark Kevin Schuler, 66, Mound City, Kan., passed away June 5, 2023, at his beloved Schuler Angus Farm residence. Mark was born Jan. 30, 1957, in Abilene, Kan., to Andrew J. Schuler Jr. “Andy” and Rosie (McLaughlin) Schuler. Mark graduated...[More]
Robert F. Morgan Scholarship Run set for June 10 - Jun. 7, 2023
Twenty years ago this summer Robert F. Morgan, known as Bob to his family and friends, passed away as a result of a tragic accident on his way home from work. Bob was a welder by trade, and in an effort to preserve his memory and carry on his values of working hard at a trade, the family set up...[More]
Election cycle will not require primary - Jun. 7, 2023
Three-person mayoral races set for La Cygne, Pleasanton on Nov. 7 An Aug. 1 primary will not be necessary for this year’s Linn County municipal and school board election cycle. The Nov. 7 general election will feature two cities with three persons filing for mayor by last Thursday’s...[More]
Classroom to use final COVID health grants - Jun. 7, 2023
Director cites state-directed Thursday deadline A new classroom at the Linn County Health Department at Pleasanton will be included as part of a state-directed submission for how the county has planned to use federal health-related COVID-19 grants. At their weekly meeting Tuesday, delayed by...[More]
