Parker to pursue prescriptive easement for street - Jun. 17, 2020
Parker will pursue a prescriptive easement to remedy a street-access controversy. At its monthly council meeting Thursday, the governing body voted to direct Burton Harding, city attorney, to proceed with eventual filing of a petition with Linn County District Court. The 2-1 vote came on Ashley Balthazor’s...[More]
Pleasanton to open swimming areas at city lakes - Jun. 17, 2020
During the June 15 meeting, the Pleasanton City Council again discussed the possibility of opening the city lakes for swimming. The matter was first broached during the June 1 meeting when City Administrator Erica Kern stated residents had asked if the city would consider opening the city lakes for swimming. During...[More]
Linn County Fair and Rodeo announces 2020 queen contest - Jun. 17, 2020
The Linn County Fair and Rodeo will be having a queen contest this year! Though there have been several schedule adjustments that have been made to the 2020 fair due to the COVID-19 environment, the fair board has looked for ways to keep up with as many traditions as possible, and having a fair queen...[More]
SPECIAL: Boil Water Advisory rescinded for City of Linn Valley, Linn Co. - Jun. 16, 2020
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Linn Valley, located in Linn County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine...[More]
Joseph E. “Joe” Cox 06-16-1958 to 06-11-2020 - Jun. 15, 2020
Linn County News Published June 17, 2020 Joseph E. "Joe" Cox, age 61, Paola, Kan., passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was born on June 16, 1958, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Norman and Elizabeth Secrest Cox. He was united in marriage to Cindy Smith on Aug....[More]
Jeffrey Alan Arnold 03-27-1964 to 06-11-2020 - Jun. 15, 2020
Linn County News Published June 17, 2020 Jeffrey Alan Arnold, age 56, Paola, Kan., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away June 11, 2020. Graveside burial was scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the Pleasanton Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Elizabeth...[More]
SPECIAL U.S. Attorney, FBI Announce $100,000 Reward in Cold Case - Jun. 11, 2020
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for the death of Alonzo Brooks. Brooks’ body was found in a creek in La Cygne, Kan., on May 1, 2004. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister and FBI Special...[More]
This day in baseball history: June 10-16 - Jun. 10, 2020
With sports being hard to come by in this day and age, I decided to start a series on the history of baseball. Baseball has always had the most interesting history of all the sports in my opinion, and what this series will cover is a historic event of the sport for each day of the upcoming week. There...[More]
The Chiefs’ offseason: free agency gains, losses - Jun. 10, 2020
Well, the past few weeks we looked at the Chiefs’ 2020 draft picks then last week we looked at the Chiefs’ undrafted free agents. This we week we will cover both free agency acquisitions and losses, also some key contract renegotiations. Demarcus Robinson - Wide Receiver Robinson was one...[More]
Castle Farms: Raising meat for their community - Jun. 10, 2020
At the age of 7, Eric Castle purchased and raised his first hog for a 4-H project. At the age of 10, he raised his first hog from farrow to finish for another 4-H project. Today he and his wife April, along with the help of their 3-year-old daughter Bristol, own and operate Castle Farms, which Eric refers...[More]
