BULLY PULPIT - Sep. 2, 2026
How we forget As humans, we are blessed with both long and short memories. Long memories exist that bring back memories of loved ones that have passed, bad experiences we may have endured in the past, and so much more. Short memories happen when something doesn’t happen directly to us...[More]
U.S. Aided Brazilian Tyranny? - Sep. 2, 2026
In a case with “serious repercussions,” insists journalist Brazilian-based American journalist Glenn Greenwald, a “U.S. federal judge concluded that an immigration record entered in the Customs and Border Protection system during the Biden administration was fraudulent.” While...[More]
Galloping Through History: Fort Scott Welcomes Army Horsemen - Aug. 28, 2026
Fort Scott, Kan. – Saturday, August 29, 2026, Fort Scott National Historic Site will host the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard (CGMCG) from Fort Riley, with activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors of all ages are invited to witness living history as the Army quarters...[More]
Marvin Giffin Marshall ~ 07-04-1937 to 07-31-2026 - Aug. 26, 2026
Linn County News Published September 2, 2026 From the stockyards of Kansas City to the 14,000-foot peaks of Colorado, Marv Marshall charged his way through life leaving memories and impressions with everyone he came in contact with. Born in Mound City, Kan., on the Fourth of July, 1937,...[More]
John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced - Aug. 26, 2026
John and Helen Barnes were long-term Linn County community members that supported the growth and well-being of Linn County and its members. Their estate provided for the distribution of annual monies from the John and Helen Barnes Community Fund (JHBCF) to non-profit organizations for the purpose of...[More]
Commissioners review budget - Aug. 26, 2026
During the Aug. 24 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners discussed and reviewed several departmental or agency budgets; as well as, the proposed overall county budget. First, the commissioners heard a brief presentation from Jake Berglund, chairperson for the Linn County NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation...[More]
Pleasanton Council approves $30,000 water system tie-in material & labor - Aug. 26, 2026
Lake closed to boats for time being Calling a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Pleasanton Council approved up to $30,000 for time and materials to connect ordered new pumps to piping that will bring water from East Lake to the water plant. Water Superintendent Josh Ralle told the council...[More]
SRO Mohler speaks at KDOE conference - Aug. 26, 2026
Some people like kids, some don’t; and Linn County School Resource Officer Kelly Mohler is one of those people that likes kids. Hence, her invitation to speak at the annual Kansas Department of Education (KDOE) conference on Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Mohler, a graduate of Iowa State...[More]
A new decree in La Cygne and updates to the water plant improvements - Aug. 26, 2026
LA CYGNE — A patriotic proclamation was passed by the La Cygne City Council. The week of Sept. 17 will mark the 239th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States by the Constitutional Convention. Mayor Debra Wilson is asking citizens to “reaffirm the ideal that the...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Aug. 26, 2026
Froggin’ Well, I’m full of comments concerning the onslaught of Muslim takeover in our nation, the dismantling of women’s sports in the Women’s NBA, and more; but I’m going to talk about getting out into nature. Saturday night was a Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Frog...[More]
