School districts receive Kansans Can Star Recognition Program awards - Jun. 2, 2021
Two school districts in Linn County have received awards through the Kansans Can Star Recognition Program, which honors schools working toward specific goals, such as higher graduation percentage or better social-emotional growth. Jayhawk USD 346 is one of seven districts across the state recently awarded...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jun. 2, 2021
Easy times create weak individuals I’m back on the extension of unemployment by our state, and other states, and the terrible effect it is having on employers finding help. Not to beat a dead horse, but when I hear it from one of my contractors, followed by the company we hired to replace our...[More]
Arrest warrant issued in May 30 shooting on E. 600 Road - Jun. 2, 2021
PRESS RELEASE FROM LINN COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Monday, May 31, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office applied for and received an arrest warrant for Edward W. Theel for the attempted murder and aggravated battery of a Linn County citizen. At 6:04 p.m. Sunday, May 30, Linn County sheriff’s...[More]
Road flooding, closure map available on county website - Jun. 2, 2021
In an effort to help bring the citizens of Linn County the most up-to-date information they can, the county has instituted a flooding and road closure map on their website that allows visitors to the site to see which roads in the county are covered with flood waters and which are closed due to road...[More]
Justice Center change order will wait Commissioners discuss implications with contractor - Jun. 2, 2021
Linn County Commissioners will wait at least another week before deciding on action concerning a change order for the new Justice Center under construction. At Tuesday’s weekly meeting, postponed a day because of Monday’s Memorial Day observance, Chair Rick James voiced the Commission’s...[More]
Lady Hawks bound for State - May. 26, 2021
Jayhawk, Pleasanton softball competes in 2A Regionals Both the Jayhawk and Pleasanton softball teams competed in the Mound City 2A Regionals that took place on May 18 and May 21. The tournament was originally supposed to be held in Mound City, but due to weather the games on May 18 were held in Paola...[More]
Prairie View softball wins Regionals, advances to the State Tournament - May. 26, 2021
After a few years off, the Prairie View softball team is back in the 3A State Tournament. The Lady Buffs earned that privilege last week as they won the Burlington 3A Regional. Burlington was the host of the Regional Tournament, but the games were played at Ottawa University due to weather conditions. The...[More]
Pleasanton track hosts 2A Regionals, qualifies five for State Meet - May. 26, 2021
The Pleasanton track teams hosted a 2A Regional on May 20 with 15 other 2A teams. The boys’ team for the Jays placed eighth with 31 points while the girls placed 12th with 20 points. St. Mary’s Colgan won the meet for the girls with 91 points while KC Christian won for the boys with 72 points. The...[More]
Get’n Place opens for business - May. 26, 2021
The Get’n Place opened for business in Prescott approximately one month ago, and business is picking up as word of the shop spreads. Owner Trenton Wood and his partner, father Kevin Wood, purchase loads of items on pallets from liquidation brokers and resell the items at a slight markup for them...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - May. 26, 2021
Singling folks out I was wondering how “they” were going to start singling out those who have had the vaccine and those who have not. It matters to me not one bit what one person does or doesn’t do where the vaccine is concerned, beyond my family, but it does matter to me how individuals...[More]