Pleasanton earns home field for bi-district round with win over Central Heights - Oct. 27, 2021
The Pleasanton football team played their final game of the regular season on Oct. 22, a home contest against Central Heights. It was a big game for the Jays. Win or lose, the team was going to make the bi-district round of the 1A playoffs; however, with a win of 12 points or more the Jays would earn...[More]
Eureka loss sends Hawks to Fredonia for finale - Oct. 27, 2021
As a result of their 32-6 loss at Eureka last Friday, Jayhawk-Linn, 2-5, will finish its football season with a Class 2-A cross-district consolation match at Fredonia. For this Friday’s 7 p.m. kickoff, three ‘Hawks – Trace Compton, Hunter Holt and Jared Willard – will lace their...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Oct. 27, 2021
Prop gun – still a gun The NRA has four rules for safe firearms use. First, all guns are always loaded. Second, always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Third, keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you are ready to fire. Fourth, know your target and what...[More]
Pleasanton man now citizen of U.S. - Oct. 27, 2021
‘Freedom is a concept others don’t understand’ After receiving his green card in 2016, Pleasanton resident Jonathan (Jono) Boardman is now a U.S. citizen. Many may know him and his wife, Carlsie, from activities around the county. He’s familiar because of what his wife...[More]
KwiKom Communications looks to add fiber optics to west side of county - Oct. 27, 2021
Being proactive with almost $2 million in ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds that Linn County will be the recipient of over the next two years, KwiKom Communications from Iola spoke to the County Commissioners Monday with a plan to add fiber optics cable to the west side of Linn County. Eric Vogel...[More]
La Cygne eyes rising natural gas prices - Oct. 27, 2021
City Hall monitors KMGA, updates info for customers La Cygne city leaders are keeping a wary eye on natural gas prices. At the regular council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 20, Jodi Wade, city clerk, alerted the full City Council and Mayor Debra Wilson to reports from the Kansas Municipal Gas...[More]
Lori Snow: Published author, accomplished artist - Oct. 27, 2021
Lori Snow, a native of Linn County, published a children’s book early this year entitled "Why Is My Name Pofina Gorina?" The book is based on a person who Snow learned about through stories told and comments made by her mother and grandmother about a girl Lori’s mother, Sandra Snow, grew...[More]
Jackie Jo Broyles 12-26-1955 to 10-21-2021 - Oct. 26, 2021
Linn County News Published Oct. 27, 2021 Jackie Jo Broyles, age 65, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. She was born in Belleville, Ill., the daughter of Jack Loyd and JoAnn Freer Collins. She graduated from Fort Scott High School. Jackie was united in marriage to the love of...[More]
Shawn Morgan Espey 05-01-2000 to 10-25-2021 - Oct. 26, 2021
Linn County News Published Oct. 27, 2021 Shawn Morgan Espey, age 21, Louisburg, Kan., died Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at The Truth Church, La Cygne, Kan. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m....[More]
Paul A. Helmuth 11-22-1962 to 10-20-2021 - Oct. 26, 2021
Linn County News Published Oct. 27, 2021 Paul A. Helmuth, 58, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, while playing his favorite sport – hockey. Paul was a software developer for Cardiovascular Imaging Technologies in Kansas City. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Melissa Wurtz; mother Alice Helmuth; brothers...[More]
