Domestic violence: Physical abuse isn’t what you think it is - May. 4, 2022
Domestic violence is defined as abuse that takes place by or between people who are married or cohabitate. That definition has been broadened over the years to include other family members such as parents, siblings, and children. Most people hear the term domestic violence and the image that crops up...[More]
Bates sets more records as Pleasanton track competes at Madison - May. 4, 2022
The Pleasanton track team traveled to Madison on April 29 to compete at the Madison Invitational. As a team the Jays have been doing well all season and this meet was no exception as the boys finished second. Isaiah Bates continues to set records for Jays. Bates set two school records in this meet in...[More]
Prairie View girls’ track dominate at Jayhawk - May. 4, 2022
The Prairie View track team traveled to Jayhawk on April 25 for the Jayhawk Invitational. The Lady Buffs put on a dominant performance as they won the meet with 225 points. Jayhawk the second place team had 77 points. The boys placed seventh out of 10 teams with 60 points. The sprints are one of the...[More]
Lady Hawks place second at home invitational - May. 4, 2022
The Jayhawk-Linn track team hosted their home invitational on April 25. The girls placed second out of 10 teams with 77 points while the boys were eighth with 50 points. Prairie View won the meet for the girls with 225 points and Northeast won for the boys with 110.5 points. Alieah Gillis placed third...[More]
Ian Craig Ginther 03-01-1986 to 04-26-2022 - May. 3, 2022
Linn County News Published May 4, 2022 Ian Craig Ginther, age 36, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was born March 1, 1986, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Fred Ginther and Kimberly McGee. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Janice Ginther, and maternal...[More]
SPECIAL: Congressman Jake LaTurner hosting Town Hall Friday, May 6 - Apr. 28, 2022
UPDATE: This evnt has been postponed. We will update when we have a new date. Congressman Jake LaTurner will be hosting a Linn County Town Hall on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Pleasanton City Hall, 1608 Laurel Drive. The public is invited to attend for an update on the...[More]
Thomas Leslie Boyles 07-19-1963 to 04-19-2022 - Apr. 27, 2022
Linn County News Published April 27, 2022 Thomas Leslie Boyles, age 58, Foster, Mo., passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Graveside service was held Friday, April 22, at the Salem Cemetery, Foster. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bates County Sheriff's Posse,...[More]
Rape diversion signed; charge amended to aggravated sexual battery - Apr. 27, 2022
A case that began two years ago with the filing of charges of rape in Linn County District Court against Quinten Poole in January of 2020 has culminated in a diversion agreement that was signed by the defendant and handed over to Tiana McElroy, special prosecutor. The original charge alleged that some...[More]
Broadband proposals reviewed by commissioners - Apr. 27, 2022
Months after determining that broadband access is a necessity for the county, the county commissioners at their Monday meeting heard from both contractors bidding on providing service to the west side of the county from Parker to Blue Mound. Prior to meeting with KwiKom Communications and Peoples Telecommunications,...[More]
La Cygne discusses building permits - Apr. 27, 2022
Codes officer notes additions without permission Scheduled to be revisited at the regular 7 p.m. La Cygne council meeting next Wednesday, May 4, will be information provided last week by its codes officer of property additions lacking filed city building permits. At the regular council meeting last...[More]
