William A. “Bill” Ballou 08-21-1941 to 01-31-2022 - Feb. 3, 2022
Linn County News Published Feb. 9, 2022 William A. "Bill" Ballou, 80, of Hume, Mo., died at Medicalodge Butler, Butler, Mo. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Bill was born to Walter and Juanita Maxine Ballou on Aug. 21, 1941, at Fort Scott, Kan., the oldest of five children. He graduated...[More]
Parker ordinance begins eminent domain process - Feb. 2, 2022
City seeks 60-foot road easement to reopen South Walnut By passing Ordinance No. 479 at a special meeting last Wednesday, Jan. 26, the city of Parker has begun the process of an eminent domain acquisition to reopen the southern stretch of South Walnut Avenue. On a 4-0 vote with Kandice Higgins...[More]
County Health Department Advisory Board members named - Feb. 2, 2022
The county commissioners finalized members of the Linn County Health Department Advisory Board on Monday with County Counselor Gary Thompson clarifying that the newly created health board does not take decision making ability from Missy Lancaster, Linn County Health Department administrator and public...[More]
USD 344 principal resigns; board secretary retires - Feb. 2, 2022
USD 344 board of education special meeting The Pleasanton USD 344 board of education met, by various means, on Friday, Jan. 21, for a special meeting to accept a resignation and retirement. Board member Linda Conley appeared via computer access, while Jay Allen and Tanner Ogden made their appearance...[More]
‘Do You Miss Me Yet?’ The People Are Winning - Feb. 2, 2022
Biden’s record the past year has been that of total failure. In mere weeks we went from energy independence and an energy exporter to energy dependence on others. With 9.6% inflation in 11 months, Americans lost 10% of the value of their money and inflation is now at a 40 year high. ...[More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball falls to Uniontown, loses close game to Cherokee - Feb. 2, 2022
The Jayhawk girls’ basketball team hosted Uniontown on Jan. 25 and traveled to Southeast Cherokee on Jan. 28. The Lady Hawks lost to Uniontown, 53-39, and then lost a very close game to Cherokee, 30-28. The game against Uniontown started out close as the Hawks trailed by two at the end of the...[More]
Start of each half might be Buff key Friday - Feb. 2, 2022
The key to Prairie View boys’ courtwarming game Friday, a contest against Santa Fe Trail with significant Pioneer League standing ramifications, may very well be how well the Buffalos execute the basics in the first and third quarters. So observes Marc Ballinger, head coach, following his team’s...[More]
Pleasanton basketball faces Marmaton Valley and Altoona Midway - Feb. 2, 2022
The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played Marmaton Valley and Altoona Midway last week. They traveled to Marmaton Valley on Jan. 25 and then to Altoona Midway on Jan. 28. The girls did well as they won both games. The game against Marmaton Valley was low scoring as the Lady...[More]
Barker Corner Automotive working toward full opening - Feb. 2, 2022
Currently open by appointment only Brian and Karri Barker purchased the property and building on the southwest corner of the intersection of Kansas Highway 7 and 2100 Road in the fall of 2016 with a plan to open a welding shop and possibly do some automotive repairs as well. After several months...[More]
Shirley Joe Brooks-King 04-23-1939 to 01-29-2022 - Feb. 1, 2022
Linn County News Published Feb. 2, 2022 Shirley Joe Brooks-King, age 82, Hume, Mo., passed Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. Private family service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at the Hume United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Saturday at...[More]
