Special: Governor issues declaration of disaster emergency due to threat of wildland fires - Mar. 31, 2023
Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency this morning, March 31, due to the potential for wildland fires and severe storms in the state. The declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any fires that may begin. Much of...[More]
Prairie View competes at State Powerlifting meet - Mar. 29, 2023
The Prairie View Buffalos competed in the State Powerlifting meet on March 25. The meet had 285 total lifters and the Buffalos took 16 boys and nine girls to the event. Prairie View had two lifters place second in their respective weight divisions at the meet. Rhett Jackman, 156, placed second with...[More]
Current fishing reports for Linn County - Mar. 29, 2023
KDWP released their most current fishing reports for Linn County. These reports were made on March 12. La Cygne Lake Fishing currently is pretty slow at La Cygne Lake with catfish, channel, blue, and flathead, being the only fish rated good at the moment. Every other fish, crappie, largemouth bass,...[More]
Jayhawk softball and baseball open season against Southeast Cherokee - Mar. 29, 2023
The Jayhawk baseball and softball teams opened their 2023 season at home against Southeast Cherokee on March 27. Both softball and baseball teams played a double header and the boys split while the girls swept the Lancers. Baseball won their first game 3-0 but lost the second 11-20. Softball won their...[More]
Commissioners discuss Pleasanton meal site options - Mar. 29, 2023
During the latter part of the meeting on Monday, March 27, Linn County Commissioners discussed the walk-through on Wednesday, March 22 at the former Memaw’s Kitchen located at 6th and Main Streets in Pleasanton. Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower read notes from construction consultant...[More]
Linn Valley moves forward with water, sewer project - Mar. 29, 2023
“Positive ramifications” for the city Following a 15-minute legal session called by Linn Valley Mayor Cindy Smith at their Monday meeting, the mayor announced a preliminary agreement with Rural Water District #1 for water rights in Linn Valley. Smith said, though further information...[More]
USD 362 leader asks to broaden policy - Mar. 29, 2023
Possible April vote would make nepotism additions A vote may occur next month on broadening a Unified School District 362 nepotism policy as urged by its superintendent. At the monthly board of education meeting earlier this month, Rex Bollinger, Ed.D., laid out a proposal to add mother-in-law...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Mar. 29, 2023
Mass shootings Another six people died yesterday at the hands of a mentally ill person, a person that was originally identified as a female. Statista.com reported, “Since 1982, an astonishing 135 mass shootings have been carried out in the United States by male shooters. In contrast, only four...[More]
LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 27, 2023 - Mar. 29, 2023
The Linn Valley City Council met Monday and heard from City Clerk Karen Siffring concerning meeting dates. She said the Kansas League of Municipalities (KLM) said governing bodies can’t cancel meetings prior to the meeting date, as in the case of a lack of a quorum; she said the body needs to meet...[More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 27, 2023 - Mar. 29, 2023
The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, March 27, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of last week’s meeting followed by the approval of the payment of claims in the amount of $372,248.40. County Clerk David Lamb then presented adds and abates 2022-883-886 totaling -$2,904.36...[More]
