Mound City Council - Monday, December 5, 2022 - Dec. 7, 2022
The Mound City Council met Monday night and addressed several items on their agenda; with that they heard from two public speakers, the first Janice Schubert concerning a large water bill. Schubert said her bill increased in November by 280 percent during a 12 day period with 200 gallons metered out...[More]
Blue Mound City Council - Monday, December 5, 2022 - Dec. 7, 2022
Members of the Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, Dec. 5, for their regular monthly meeting. Under old business, the council was informed the offer to purchase a used water tower fell through. They also were told that the asphalt millings had been purchased and hauled to town and were now...[More]
Linn County Commissioners - Monday, December 5, 2022 - Dec. 7, 2022
The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 5, with Commissioner Danny McCullough absent from the meeting. Commissioners approved the minutes of the last meeting on a 2-0 vote then approved the payment of claims in the amount of $843,645.47. Commissioners then accepted the fees report from the...[More]
Prairie View wrestling has success at Steve Leslie Invitational - Dec. 7, 2022
The Prairie View wrestling team traveled to Pleasant Hill on Dec. 2 and 3 to compete in the Steve Leslie Invitational. The boys’ team had three wrestlers place in the top four while the girls’ team had two wrestlers place in the top four. Kimmy Eastwood wrestled 135 for the Lady Buffs and...[More]
Blu-Jays split runaway season openers - Dec. 7, 2022
Pleasanton basketball teams began their season Friday with a split varsity decision at Prairie Village-Kansas City Christian (KCC), the girls winning 39-19 while the boys took a 60-31 loss. Both teams now have two games upcoming at this week’s early-season round-robin Linn County Tournament at...[More]
Jayhawk basketball opens season with split against Midway - Dec. 7, 2022
The Jayhawk-Linn basketball teams hosted their first games of the season against Missouri foe Midway on Dec. 2. The Hawks split against Midway with the girls losing 36-44 and the boys winning 39-18. The game started well for the girls’ team as they led Midway after one quarter 14-10. Midway...[More]
Anna Mae Carrel ~ 11-04-1924 to 12-4-2022 - Dec. 6, 2022
Linn County News Published December 7, 2022 Anna Mae Carrel, 98, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan. Anna was born Nov. 4, 1924, in Mound City, Kan., to Fred M. and Mary C. (Hollister) Smith. She was united in marriage to Charles E. Trosper...[More]
Kathryn Elaine “Kathy†Newcome ~ 03-14-1959 to 12-01-2022 - Dec. 5, 2022
Linn County News Published December 7, 2022 Kathryn Elaine "Kathy" Newcome passed away Thursday Dec. 1, 2022. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Richland Cemetery. Visitation will...[More]
Linda S. Rios ~ 11-11-1959 to 11-14-2022 - Dec. 5, 2022
Linn County News Published December 7, 2022 Linda S. Rios, age 63, of Mound City, Kan., passed away in Olathe, Kan., on Nov. 14, 2022. There are no services scheduled. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfuneral.com. ...[More]
Mary Elizabeth Stutes ~ 08-04-1929 to 12-01-2022 - Dec. 5, 2022
Linn County News Published December 7, 2022 Mary Elizabeth Stutes, age 93 formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., went to be with the Lord on Dec. 1, 2022. Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m....[More]