BULLY PULPIT - May. 19, 2021
30 x 30, 50 x 50 – head in the sand I have to be honest; since Jan. 21, I have been in deep denial that Joe Biden could be president of these United States. With that, I’ve tried to ignore what is going on in the White House/Castle Rock Entertainment studio/Delaware estate, etc. –...[More]
Messer resigns public works administrator position effective June 2 - May. 19, 2021
Following a 45-minute executive session for various reasons, Public Works Administrator Jackie Messer submitted his resignation effective June 2 to the Linn County Commissioners at their regular weekly meeting and voiced his appreciation for the opportunity to serve the county. Messer became the first...[More]
Linn County News places well in KPA Awards of Excellence competition - May. 19, 2021
The Kansas Press Association holds a yearly competition among the approximate 215 newspapers that belong to the organization, a competition that showcases writing, advertising, photography and other skills required to produce a quality newspaper. This year’s competition was judged by the Colorado...[More]
USD 362 accepts bond project price Guaranteed maximum price is approved, other costs debated - May. 19, 2021
The Unified School District 362 board of education has accepted a guaranteed maximum price for Prairie View High School new construction and renovation. On a 5-2 vote, with Brad Heide and Russell Pope dissenting, the board approved a guaranteed maximum price of just over $7.9 million as submitted by...[More]
James Franklin “Jim” Newport 09-23-1934 to 05-10-2021 - May. 12, 2021
Linn County News Published May 19, 2021 James Franklin "Jim" Newport, age 86, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Star Valley Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital,...[More]
Pleasanton baseball and softball falls to Uniontown - May. 12, 2021
The Pleasanton baseball and softball team traveled to Uniontown on May 6. It was not a good day for both the boys and girls as the baseball team lost their double-header 20-4 and 14-1, and the softball team lost their games 20-10 and 19-7. In the first game for the baseball team, the Jays were able...[More]
Jayhawk baseball and softball have a strong showing against TRL opponents - May. 12, 2021
The Jayhawk baseball and softball teams faced league foes Oswego, Crest and Yates Center this past week and a half. They traveled to Oswego on April 26 to face the Indians in a double-header and then hosted Crest on April 29 in a doubleheader. On May 6 they traveled to Yates Center to play the Wildcats...[More]
Briley Moore finds NFL home as undrafted free agent - May. 12, 2021
Briley Moore, the son of Katie Moore and grandson of Linda Jo Hisel from La Cygne, found his way on an NFL roster as an undrafted free agent. After the seven rounds of the NFL draft were completed, the Tennessee Titans gave Moore a call and wanted him to join their team as an undrafted free agent. Moore...[More]
Jail administrator receives KU grant for new program - May. 12, 2021
Recently Kimberly Herring, Linn County Jail administrator, applied for a grant at the University of Kansas for a new program she hoped to begin for inmates at the jail who are involved in child in need of care cases (CINC). Herring collaborated with the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)...[More]
Pleasanton Elementary teacher receives grant from Western Governors University - May. 12, 2021
PLEASANTON – Hazel Wood, a kindergarten teacher at Pleasanton Elementary School in Pleasanton USD 344, has received a $250 grant through Western Governors University’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative. The funds will be used by Wood to purchase more STEM activity sets for...[More]
