William Michael “Bill†VanKirk ~ 3-3-1956 to 06-21-2023 - Jun. 27, 2023
Linn County News Published June 28, 2023 William Michael “Bill” VanKirk, 67, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Olathe Hospice House. Bill was born on March 3, 1956, in Pleasanton, Kan., to Harold Leon and Christina Faye (Lloyd) VanKirk. He attended schools in Pleasanton and...[More]
Kristina Rose Young ~ 12-31-2004 to 06-21-2023 - Jun. 27, 2023
Linn County News Published June 28, 2023 Kristina Rose Young, 18, passed away June 21, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. She was born in Kansas City, Kan., on Dec. 31, 2004, the daughter of Rev. Mathew and Robyn Young. Kristina was a Computer Science Student at Evangel University. She enjoyed lifeguarding,...[More]
Denver Lee Reagan, Jr. ~ 05-29-1978 to 06-21-2023 - Jun. 27, 2023
Linn County News Published June 28, 2023 Denver Lee Reagan, Jr., 45, of Blue Mound, Kansas died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from a vehicle accident. Denver was born May 29, 1978, in Iola, Kan., to Denver Lee Sr. and Lori Jean (Marker) Reagan. Denver loved being outdoors; especially the time he...[More]
Lavera M. Wood ~ 04-19-1951 to 06-22-2023 - Jun. 27, 2023
Linn County News Published June 28, 2023 Lavera M. Wood, age 72, of Spring Hill, Kan., passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center. She was born the daughter of Leroy and Hazel Fern (Leonard) Wills on April 19, 1951, at Fort Scott, Kan. Lavera obtained an...[More]
Roy E. Moriconi ~ 12-10-1936 to 06-18-2023 - Jun. 23, 2023
Linn County News Published June 28, 2023 Roy E. Moriconi, 86, of Lawrence, Kan., formerly of Frontenac Kan., died on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Bridge Haven Memory Care in Lawrence. He was born Dec. 10, 1936, in Frontenac, Kan., the son of Enrico and Katherine (Vincenti) Moriconi. Roy...[More]
Delma J. (Hoyt) Colegrove ~ 05-21-1949 to 06-09-2023 - Jun. 23, 2023
Linn County News Published June 28, 2023 Delma J. (Hoyt) Colegrove, age 74, Mound City, Kan., passed away peacefully in her home Friday, June 9, 2023. She was born on May 21, 1949 in Prescott, Kan., the daughter of Lester and Mary Campbell Hoyt. Delma lived for her family and...[More]
Sheriff turns in 2024 proposed budget of $3.88 million - Jun. 21, 2023
Details needs for increases in presentation During the June 19 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners, Sheriff Kevin Friend presented a proposed budget for 2024 that totaled $3,883,394.18 and then proceeded to lay out everything his department encompasses for the commissioners. Friend told...[More]
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission to meet June 29 - Jun. 21, 2023
TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene by telephone conference at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 29, to review applicants for a district magistrate judge vacancy created by Judge Valorie Leblanc’s June 9 resignation. The 6th Judicial District is composed of Bourbon,...[More]
2023 All Linn County News track team - Jun. 21, 2023
The high school track season was a success for all three county high schools and it is time of the 2023 All Linn County News track team. There was plenty to choose from as all three teams had great years as stated earlier. The Prairie View girls’ team made school history by winning the girls’...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jun. 21, 2023
Sick of it The title of this Pulpit should be a standing title for many of my Pulpits. But, it’s the truth – I am sick of things as they are. Today, Monday…a Democratic Representative from the Virgin Islands speaking on MSNBC concerning former President Donald Trump’s possession...[More]
