Naomi Ione (Pruitt) Cosens 07-30-1924 to 12-08-2021 - Dec. 14, 2021
Linn County News Published Dec. 15, 2021 On Dec. 8, 2021, Naomi Ione (Pruitt) Cosens left this world to join her beloved husband, Floyd. This day was the eighth anniversary of Floyd’s passing, thus completing the best love story that’s ever been lived. On July 30, 1924, Naomi was...[More]
Sharon Sue Herrmann 07-22-1946 to 12-10-2021 - Dec. 14, 2021
Linn County News Published Dec. 15, 2021 Sharon Sue Herrmann, age 75, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. She was born July 22, 1946, in Moran, Kan., the daughter of L.M. Brock and Beatrice Davis Brock. She graduated from Blue Mound High School with the Class of 1964. On March 6, 1965,...[More]
City mourns loss of employee, friend - Dec. 14, 2021
The city of Pleasanton is in mourning as city officials, employees and the administrator try to cope with the loss of an employee, co-worker and a friend this week. Public Works Superintendent Casey Osborne passed away late last week due to complications after being hospitalized for COVID-19. He leaves...[More]
USDA opens 2022 signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, expands program for supplemental production - Dec. 9, 2021
Program Enhancements Improve Feed Cost Calculations WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2021 – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to support dairy farmers and rural communities, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened signup for the...[More]
KDHE Update on the Omicron Variant - Dec. 9, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2021 Contact: Matthew.Lara@KS.gov KDHE Update on the Omicron Variant TOPEKA – The Kansas...[More]
Sheriff’s Office receives free mine-resistant ambush vehicle - Dec. 8, 2021
Going through bills at their Monday County Commission meeting, the commissioners approved two claims in the amount of $14,409.41 and $318,935.17 but questioned a bill in the amount of $7,500 paid last week to Debrick Truck Line of Paola for shipping an MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle 949...[More]
Tyson receives national legislator of the year award - Dec. 8, 2021
Republican candidate for state treasurer, state Sen. Caryn Tyson of rural Parker has received national recognition as legislator of the year for her leadership and work on Property Tax Transparency, Senate Bill (SB) 13. Tyson researched and led an effort in Kansas to stop automatic tax increases solely...[More]
Aggressive dog discussion could lead to Pleasanton ordinance change - Dec. 8, 2021
Former Pleasanton City Council member Ginger Neal-Cox, 203 E. Fourth St., appeared before the Pleasanton Council Monday evening to inform them of an aggressive dog that bit her daughter in November and asked that the aggressive dog ordinance be stiffened. She said that on Nov. 25 her daughter, Ky, was...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Dec. 8, 2021
Christmas and the innocence of kids It’s unfortunate that age brings with it the concerns that knowledge gives; i.e., what should be a joyous time of year turns to concerns over the cost of presents, the availability of that just right gift, getting together with family and all that brings, and...[More]
Linn County students selected for SEKMEA District II Honor Band, Choir - Dec. 8, 2021
Several students from Linn County schools have qualified for the Southeast Kansas Music Educators Association (SE KMEA) District II Honor Band or Honor Choir for their level. Cierra Lindsey of Jayhawk-Linn High School was selected for clarinet for the high school Honor Band and Collin Pope of Prairie...[More]
