Loss of seniors contributes to Buff regional loss to end season - Nov. 12, 2025
As the waning full moon appeared above the horizon to make its ascent over the Prairie View football field’s northeast end zone Friday night, playoff hopes for the host Buffalos to continue on, in contrast, descended, as Meriden-Jefferson West completed a Class 3-A regional-round comeback in a...[More]
Wills appointed fourth councilman for Pleasanton - Nov. 12, 2025
The election and the death of Pleasanton Councilwoman Angelina Randall left four seats open on the Pleasanton Council. Voters kept Rochelle Schreckhise and chose Kenny Stark and Sandy Haynes to fill the open seat of Kimberly Herring and that of Aaron Portmann, who chose to run a last-minute write-in...[More]
Write in votes upset some races after final tally - Nov. 12, 2025
Following last week’s election, the Linn County Elections Officer and the County Clerks’ staff went through and tallied the write-in votes for each race. Some of those races were upset by the final count while other openings were actually determined. In La Cygne, three seats were listed...[More]
Linn Valley bonds sell well, no tax increase for new fire truck - Nov. 12, 2025
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an opening prayer by Council Member John Weers. The minutes for the...[More]
Commissioners hear concerns from Lake Chaparral representatives - Nov. 12, 2025
During the public comment segment of Mondays meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from two speakers, both from Lake Chaparral, regarding issues they have with county aid and assistance. Dean Norton spoke first stating he was there on behalf of the Lake Chaparral Board of Directors. He noted...[More]
Redfish fishing, a new world in fly fishing - Nov. 12, 2025
My last foray with a fly-fishing group was several years ago when I went to Cordova, Alaska fly fishing for salmon. The venture that took me to La Hache, La. in October was with the same Women’s Fly-Fishing group out of Anchorage – but this time fishing for redfish on the Gulf of America. The...[More]
How to spend a fall day - Nov. 12, 2025
What a banner year it is for walnuts and acorns and hickories. There are nuts everywhere! If I can just get my daughters and grandsons out here on Lightnin’ Ridge picking up walnuts, I will sell enough of them to pay for my duck stamp. The best parts of the year come and go so quickly. Fall...[More]
Pleasanton fall trapshooting finishes fourth in conference - Nov. 12, 2025
The Pleasanton trap shooting team competed in the 2025 Kansas State High School Clay Target League fall season this year and did very well in their conference. The Jays competed in 1A Conference 4 and finished fourth as a team with a total of 1,879 points. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Nov. 12, 2025
Socialism I’ve been thinking of the increase in support by young, college-aged Americans for socialism and I know the surveys are not wrong. Why? One of my favorite relatives has children who espouse the concept of socialism, and further, he said, communism. Upon thinking about it, I believe...[More]
Our Kids Deserve Better: Its time to fund real trauma care in our schools - Nov. 12, 2025
Out here in rural America, we know how to work hard, help our neighbors, and take care of our own. But more and more, I see kids walking into school carrying burdens no child should have to bear. They’re anxious, angry, or exhausted and too often, nobody connects the dots. These kids aren’t...[More]
