Pleasanton track does well at first meet in Uniontown - Apr. 6, 2022
The Pleasanton track teams traveled to Uniontown on March 29 for their first track meet of the 2022 season. The Jays did well at the meet as the boys placed fourth out of eight teams with 72 points, and the girls placed sixth with 30 points. “It was a good first meet for us although we had extreme...[More]
Julie Ann Gibson 06-25-1953 to 03-28-2022 - Apr. 5, 2022
Linn County News Published April 6, 2022 Julie Ann Gibson, age 68, of Parker, Kan., died Monday, March 28, 2022, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehab. Julie was born June 25, 1953, in Paola, Kan. She was the younger of two children born to Milton George and Avis Lavara (Smith) Kramer. She attended Parker...[More]
James Ely Coffey 09-26-1955 to 04-02-2022 - Apr. 4, 2022
Linn County News Published April 6, 2022 James Ely Coffey, age 66, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Celebration of Life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton...[More]
Barbara Ann Dennis 09-14-1961 to 03-29-2022 - Apr. 1, 2022
Linn County News Published April 6, 2022 Barbara Ann Dennis, age 60, Hume, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Hume Christian Church. Burial will be in the Hume Cemetery. Visitation will be from...[More]
Condemnation, codes enforcement cause vocal Pleasanton meeting - Mar. 30, 2022
With the room full, the Pleasanton City Council voted 2-1 to move forward with the condemnation of the house located at 210 W. Fifth St. Owner Stephanie Schade was present hoping to dissuade the council from making that decision. “I like this town. I know my place needs work. I’ve put a...[More]
Codes discussed following condemnation approval - Mar. 30, 2022
Following a 2-1 vote to approve condemnation of a house located at 210 W. Fifth St. in Pleasanton, a riled audience continued discussion over their displeasure at what they perceived to be lack of codes enforcement. City Codes Officer Sandy Atkisson stated, “I’m damned if I do and damned...[More]
Tanglewood Lakes board member asks for codes enforcement assistance - Mar. 30, 2022
The Linn County Commissioners met for their regular Monday meeting and spoke with Tanglewood Lakes board member Randy Adams concerning enforcement of county codes inside of the private lake community. He began his time at the podium asking for the commissioners to clarify issues and stated that they...[More]
Dean Croan: longtime weather recorder - Mar. 30, 2022
Prescott man’s station provides internet, TV info What began as Dean Croan’s boyhood cloud fascination has morphed into now internet-available weather information. Croan, of rural Prescott, just recently installed his ‘third-generation’ weather-recording station to be registered...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Mar. 30, 2022
Serving takes strength School boards, city councils, county commissioners and senators, and on and on – all are elected officials, and all share in the criticism and glory of decisions made. It’s not easy putting your name on the dotted line, making motions that may result in hard life...[More]
Jayhawk softball starts season with big wins over Oswego - Mar. 30, 2022
The Jayhawk softball team started their 2022 softball season on March 28 with a home doubleheader against league foe Oswego. The Lady Hawks are looking for another winning season and another trip to the State Tournament, and they got off to a good start as they defeated Oswego 15-0 in both games. In...[More]
