Commissioners learn landfill is near end of use - Nov. 30, 2022
Request options be brought to next meeting During the meeting on Monday, Nov. 28, Linn County Commissioners heard from Landfill Manager Al Doan regarding multiple issues with the Solid Waste Department ranging from the current contract with Arcadia for hauling from our landfill and compactor...[More]
Pleasanton passes trespassing policy - Nov. 30, 2022
The Pleasanton City Council reviewed and approved a new trespass policy as provided by City Attorney Burton Harding during the Nov. 28 meeting. The policy sets out parameters for what is considered to be trespassing, as well as appropriate reactions. It notes specifically that city property does not...[More]
Food dyes and behavior Part 1 - Where dyes come from and how they are regulated - Nov. 30, 2022
Have you ever watched as your child’s mood seemed to “flip” and they suddenly went from mellow to maniac? Or perhaps you have watched as they grew and wondered from time to time if they have ADHD but yet their symptoms aren’t consistent enough to have them tested and their teachers...[More]
2022 All Linn County football team - Nov. 30, 2022
The 2022 high school football season concluded and it is time for the annual All Linn County football team. The team is decided by stats and watching the boys play. I also try to make the number of boys between schools as even as I can. This season was tough in deciding as there were multiple stand...[More]
Hume squads debut with road split - Nov. 30, 2022
Ten days prior to their Linn County state border counterparts (including Valentine’s Day opponent Pleasanton), Hume began another promising basketball season Nov. 22 with a split decision at Appleton City. The Lady Hornets outscored their hosts in the first three quarters, 34-18, enroute to a...[More]
Linn County Commissioners - Monday, November 28, 2022 - Nov. 30, 2022
The Linn County Commissioners began their meeting on Monday, Nov. 28, with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims totaling $186,338.45. County Clerk David Lamb reported the canvass had resulted in a three-way tie for the position of Township Trustee for Scott...[More]
Pleasanton City Council - Monday, November 28, 2022 - Nov. 30, 2022
The Pleasanton City Council met on Monday, Nov. 28, with two of the council members absent. The meeting began with Mayor Mike Frisbie commending those who helped to gather funds for this years Angel Tree project. Mayor Frisbie then commended Police Chief Tristan Snyder and his officer for their actions...[More]
Holiday Events in Linn County - Nov. 29, 2022
Thursday, Dec. 1 * Pleasanton Elementary Winter Concert - Art Show in the south gymnasium begins at 6:30 p.m. concert in the north gymnasium at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 * Judging begins on the Prescott Christmas Lights and Decorating Contest and will run through Dec. 10. Prizes will be $100...[More]
Mildred Irene Brandt ~ 08-06-1939 to 11-21-2022 - Nov. 29, 2022
Linn County News Published November 30, 2022 Mildred Irene Brandt, age 83, of Miami, Okla., formerly of Parker, Kan., passed away Nov. 21, 2022, at Integris Hospital, Miami, Okla. Irene was born Aug. 6, 1939, in Kansas, the daughter of Otis and Josephine (Ingram) Diehm. She grew up in the Parker area...[More]
La Cygne Thanksgiving Dinner - a time to reconnect - Nov. 23, 2022
For many in the La Cygne area, the community Thanksgiving Dinner is an opportunity to reconnect with folks they don’t see every day; to visit and catch up with friends they haven’t seen in awhile. This year meant just that for many who attended the event since the dinner was hampered by...[More]
