Jayhawk wrestling sends four to State - Feb. 26, 2020
The Jayhawk wrestling team traveled to Eureka on Feb. 21-22 to compete in the 3-2-1A Regional tournament to decide which wrestlers advanced to the State Tournament in Hays on Feb. 28-29. The Hawks did well at the tournament as they placed fourth out of 22 teams and sent four...[More]
Ola May Earnest presented with Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award - Feb. 26, 2020
PLEASANTON – Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Ola May Earnest with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Earnest celebrates many years’ experience in her professional...[More]
Linn County Crime Stopper tip leads to arrest - Feb. 26, 2020
It didn’t take long for Linn County Crime Stoppers to aid in crime fighting after a tip was sent to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office that ended with the arrest of a suspect in Missouri who had five warrants in Kansas and two to three in Missouri. The Bates County...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Socialism - Feb. 26, 2020
My head is literally exploding – first from the sinus infection I’m nursing and second from the number of delegates Bernie Sanders, a full-fledged socialist/mini-communist has won at recent primaries held across many states in the Union. I’m with Fox News contributor Dan Bongino...[More]
Public Works discusses road conditions - Feb. 26, 2020
Jackie Messer, county public works administrator, at the regular Monday County Commission meeting said, “It’s been a hard week for roads.” This after the snow was gone and the county was able to begin grading washboards and potholes on many county roads....[More]
Dispatcher Amy West’s handling of 911 call generates ‘Moment of Greatness’ recognition - Feb. 26, 2020
The person on the receiving end of a 911 call has a lot of weight on his or her shoulders, and in the case of a call taken at the Linn County Sheriff’s Office last Monday, county dispatcher Amy West handled it, with a young woman confessing to the killing of her family. Sheriff...[More]
County relocating many departments April 1 - Feb. 26, 2020
Facing a pending April 1 deadline for vacation of the Linn County Attorney and Community Corrections Office, the County Commissioners approved Phase 1 of three phases for moving county employees around Mound City. IT Director Chris Martin said he had meetings with departments...[More]
Marion Earl Farley 08-25-1933 to 02-18-2020 - Feb. 24, 2020
Linn County News Published Feb. 26, 2020 Marion Earl Farley, age 86, Grandview, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. He was born on Aug. 25, 1933, in Ottawa, Kan., the son of Homer and Cleo (Cox) Farley, who preceded him...[More]
Pleasanton basketball defeats Oswego on Senior-Parent Night - Feb. 19, 2020
The Pleasanton basketball teams hosted their Senior-Parent Night against Oswego on Feb. 11. It was a good night for the Jays as both the boys and girls won their respective games. The girls won 34-24 while the boys won their game 69-47. The girls’ game started slow for both teams...[More]
Richard Scott Craig 10-30-1945 to 02-17-2020 - Feb. 19, 2020
Richard Scott Craig 10-30-1945 to 02-17-2020 Linn County News Published Feb. 26, 2020 Richard Scott Craig passed away on Monday, Feb.17, 2020, at the age of 74. Richard was a resident of Prescott, Kan., where he lived with his wife, Brenda F. Craig. He retired from Union Pacific...[More]
