Happy New Year - Dec. 27, 2023
Ah, election years – where an opposing party suddenly agrees with the other party to gain votes. What do I speak of? The open border that President Joe has created and the real crisis that Americans are facing when the tax bill comes their way. Every day on Fox News there are pictures of thousands...[More]
Celebrating the New Year - Dec. 27, 2023
“Daniel, what, on earth, are you wearing?” Bob asked me the other day. I had invited Bob, his brother, Jeff, and their cousin Dr. Pepper, and uncle Chef Louie over during Christmas break. “What, this?” I asked, and showed off my new suit. “It’s so beautiful, isn’t...[More]
Thayer graduates from Young Stockmen’s Academy - Dec. 27, 2023
TOPEKA – Brody Thayer of LaCygne was one of 20 Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) members from across the state to graduate from the Stockmen’s Academy (YSA). Merck Animal Health partnered with KLA to host members in their 20s for a series of four seminars throughout 2023. This...[More]
USD 362 board hears grinchy budget news - Dec. 27, 2023
Prairie View Unified School District 362 leaders heard Scrooge-like financial news at their monthly meeting Dec. 19. In separate items, Chris Johnson, Ph.D., district superintendent, shared that the district stands to lose around $100,000 in student full-time equivalency state aid because of incorrect...[More]
Commission to consider bridge grant - Dec. 27, 2023
Linn County Commissioners will decide on whether to accept state of Kansas grant funding for a railroad overpass bridge replacement at next Tuesday’s 9 a.m. weekly meeting, to be delayed by a day because of Monday’s federal New Year’s Day holiday. At Tuesday’s weekly meeting,...[More]
USD 362 halts 4-day study - Dec. 27, 2023
Prairie View Unified School District 362 board of education members have agreed to end a study on holding classes four days a week and will stay with the conventional five into the immediate future. The voiced consensus came after Chris Johnson, Ph.D., district superintendent, had shared returned survey...[More]
Christmas events coming up in Linn County - Dec. 20, 2023
Friday, Dec. 22 Mound City Christian Church Children’s Program – 7 p.m. at the church Sunday, Dec. 24 Centerville Community Church Services – 9:45 a.m. for regular Sunday service; Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. at the church Mound City Christian Church –...[More]
Commissioners discuss Linn County Park rates with manager - Dec. 20, 2023
Linn County Park and Marina Manager Sherri Loveland spoke with the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Dec. 18, about current rates, possible changes in those rates, and the future use of AirBNB. Loveland began by distributing a map of the park showing current camp and cabin sites detailed to outline...[More]
Governor Kelly announces Heartland Flyer passenger rail expansion moves forward in Kansas - Dec. 20, 2023
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the proposed extension of the Heartland Flyer passenger rail corridor is among the projects selected by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for inclusion in the Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program. The Corridor ID Program will...[More]
A project of passion and prayer - Dec. 20, 2023
In late October Natalie Umphenour and Angie Smith teamed up and purchased the property where the historic Wesley Chapel is situated on 1150 Road northwest of Mound City. Umphenour, who lives just down the road from the historic church, said, “I have to drive by it every day and I just wanted to...[More]