Gerald Lee Hester 08-23-1943 to 04-17-2022 - Apr. 19, 2022
Linn County News Published April 20, 2022 Gerald Lee Hester, age 78, Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022. A gathering with a meal to celebrate the life of Gerald will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Sugar Valley Clubhouse. The meat will be provided,...[More]
Jane Ellen Allcorn 03-25-1947 to 04-11-2022 - Apr. 18, 2022
Linn County News Published April 20, 2022 Jane Ellen Allcorn, 75, of Blue Mound, Kan., died on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her home following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jane was born March 25, 1947, in Council Grove, Kan., to Clifford and Doris (Pearson) Crozier. She...[More]
Pleasanton discusses annexing four miles of U.S. 69 - Apr. 14, 2022
With police calls increasing drastically each year since 2014, the city of Pleasanton heard a presentation from City Administrator Teresa Whitaker on an idea that she hopes would cut drug calls – patrolling U.S. Highway 69 giving more of a law enforcement presence on the city’s two exits. Whitaker...[More]
Jayhawk baseball tops in-county rival Pleasanton - Apr. 14, 2022
The Jayhawk-Linn baseball team hosted their in-county rival Pleasanton on the evening of April 7. This year the Hawks got the best of the Blu-Jays as they won both games of the doubleheader. In the first game the Hawks won in three innings, 15-0, while the second game took all seven innings, but...[More]
Dist. 1 Commissioner Rick James will not seek third term - Apr. 13, 2022
As time has arrived to file for intent to run for public office, County Commissioner Rick James gave public notice Monday at the commissioners meeting that he will not seek a third term in office. James read a written notice that stated, “As I have had this opportunity to serve two full terms...[More]
Pleasanton discusses annexing four miles of U.S. 69 - Apr. 13, 2022
With police calls increasing drastically each year since 2014, the city of Pleasanton heard a presentation from City Administrator Teresa Whitaker on an idea that she hopes would cut drug calls – patrolling U.S. Highway 69 giving more of a law enforcement presence on the city’s two exits. Whitaker...[More]
Blue Mound Blessing Car Show this Saturday - Apr. 13, 2022
The Blue Mound Blessing Car Show is this Saturday, April 16, on Main Street in Blue Mound. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the first 100 entries receiving dash plaques. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, rat rods and tractors are welcome. The top 10 awards will be given at 1 p.m.; participants will...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Apr. 13, 2022
The Swamp I received this from a friend via email. I think it’s worth a look to see how intermingled politics are now. “Here’s the list of slimy creatures and blood suckers who live in the swamp!!!! You’ve seen some of these names before, but some you haven’t...[More]
For the love of dogs - Apr. 13, 2022
Twelve years ago Teal Briggs had just had a baby at the same time as her cousin, who was a dog groomer by trade. “My cousin offered to train me while we were home with our babies, and I took her up on it,” said Teal with a smile. That offer parlayed into a 12-year career. With children...[More]
Jayhawk baseball tops in-county rival Pleasanton - Apr. 13, 2022
The Jayhawk-Linn baseball team hosted their in-county rival Pleasanton on the evening of April 7. This year the Hawks got the best of the Blu-Jays as they won both games of the doubleheader. In the first game the Hawks won in three innings, 15-0, while the second game took all seven innings, but...[More]
