Judith Ann Thyer ~ 06-20-1940 to 09-12-2024 - Sep. 17, 2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Judith Ann Thyer, age 84, passed away on Sept. 12, 2024. A visitation was held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial immediately...[More]
Hawks jumpstart season with 38-14 win - Sep. 11, 2024
Jayhawk Linn got a jumpstart to securing a third straight Three Rivers League football crown with a 38-14 win at Central Heights Friday night. The Class 1-A Jayhawks now look toward this Friday’s 7 p.m. match at Garnett against Class 3-A Anderson County, a 49-7 loser against Wellsville Friday...[More]
Sheriff Kevin Friend resigns position - Sep. 11, 2024
Word was received Thursday, Sept. 5 from Linn County Clerk David Lamb that he had received the resignation of Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend that morning effective Sunday, Sept. 22. Friend wrote in his letter of resignation, “To: Governor Laura Kelly Citizens of Linn County Linn...[More]
Pleasanton to sell lot at 9th & Main - Sep. 11, 2024
Sets Stars & Stripes date After a request from a citizen to purchase the lot located on the northeast corner of 9th and Main Street in Pleasanton, the council voted 4-1 to accept sealed bids on the lot. A notice in this week’s Linn County News explains that the city will accept sealed...[More]
La Cygne business, citizen voice public complaints - Sep. 11, 2024
City leaders commend chief for increased police presence For a second straight council meeting, representation from La Cygne business Wagon Wheel Steakhouse and Lounge, 602 Market, have lodged public complaints to city leaders about the number of police stops in front of the restaurant. Where...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Sep. 11, 2024
Fighting the Left The letter was passed to me by a friend; I think it bears reading and thought concerning “mean tweets.” The letter begins: “The mayor of Livermore, California, explains Trump’s popularity and success. This is perhaps the best explanation for Trump’s popularity. “Marshall...[More]
Pleasanton football falls to South Sumner in season opener - Sep. 11, 2024
The Pleasanton football team hosted non-league foe South Sumner for their first game of the season on Sept. 6. Due to South Sumner’s location, South Haven, Kan., the game started at 6 p.m. instead of the traditional 7 p.m. South Haven is near the Oklahoma border due south of Wichita. The South...[More]
New grief/friendship group to begin meeting at Pleasanton Senior Center - Sep. 11, 2024
A new group, Nuway, spear-headed by local resident Jack Emerson will begin meeting at the Pleasanton Senior Center each Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. following the lunch service. The group is aimed at helping others deal with the loss of a loved one and overcoming loneliness and depression. “We...[More]
Calling all veterans: - Sep. 11, 2024
Fontana Legion post to host meet and greet on Saturday, Sept. 14 The Harry M. McDill American Legion Post 381 at Fontana, Kan., will host an informational meet and greet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Cadmus Grange Hall, 21981 Kansas 7 Highway, La Cygne. Please come learn how an American Legion...[More]
Prairie View volleyball starts year with a strong week - Sep. 10, 2024
The Prairie View volleyball team had a very busy first week of the season but also a very successful one. The season began for the Lady Buffs on Sept. 3 as they hosted Missouri foe Adrian. Here the Lady Buffs started slow and lost to Adrian in three sets in a best out of five. They lost the first...[More]
