Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County - Dec. 16, 2024
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Blue Mound public water supply system located in Linn County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior...[More]
Lettuce, lettuce for everyone - Dec. 11, 2024
USD 344 wins vertical sustainability garden grant A grant that Pleasanton USD 344 went after in October 2023 for a pod to grow vertical sustainability gardens was confirmed won by the district. Superintendent Don Epps said the program should produce 400 to 500 heads of lettuce and be enough...[More]
Local food drives to aid Linn County organizations and families - Dec. 11, 2024
Three local schools and one local business are working to ensure that all of Linn County has a happy and healthy holiday season. Pleasanton Elementary, Parker Elementary and La Cygne Elementary are collecting canned and shelf-stable food products for the holiday season. Parker and La Cygne schools...[More]
Commissioner questions process of clerk’s resignation, appointment - Dec. 11, 2024
During the Dec. 9 meeting, Linn County Commissioner Jim Johnson noted he had been asked by several people and questioned County Clerk David Lamb on the process that will take place when his resignation becomes effective. Lamb explained to the commissioners that it is up to the Linn County Republican...[More]
PVHS holds Career Day - Dec. 11, 2024
Prairie View High School held their 7th Annual Career Day on Friday, Dec. 6. High school students were able to attend career sessions with representatives from several area companies, colleges and technical schools and programs. Those representatives included companies such as Phillips 66 Pipeline,...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Dec. 11, 2024
Momma Muffin Well, the Taylor household has once again become the landing zone for a displaced cat that I named Muffin. The question becomes how do I name my animals? I have no idea, it’s more like word association – what pops in my head when I look at the animal and more importantly,...[More]
Prairie View varsity girls’ wrestling compete at Spring Hill - Dec. 11, 2024
The Prairie View girls’ varsity wrestling team traveled to Spring Hill on Dec. 7 to compete in the Spring Hill Girls’ Invitational. The Lady Buffs placed 10th out of 21 teams with a score of 46. Gardner Edgerton won the tournament with a score of 179. Here are the Lady Buffs individual results...[More]
Jayhawk varsity girls’ wrestling start season at KanOkla tournament - Dec. 11, 2024
The Jayhawk girls’ varsity and JV wrestling teams traveled to Caney Valley on Dec. 6 to compete in the KanOkla girls’ wrestling tournament. The Lady Hawks placed 14th out of 20 teams with 50 team points. Douglas won the tournament with 130.5 team points. Here are the individual results for...[More]
Keith Alan Smith ~ 12-01-1952 to 12-07-2024 - Dec. 10, 2024
Linn County News Published December 11, 2024 Keith Alan Smith, age 72, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Pleasanton High School. Memorial contributions are suggested to Kaden Jax Gerleman-Smith...[More]
Sherman Leroy Spence ~ 08-09-1940 to 12-06-2024 - Dec. 10, 2024
Linn County News Published December 11, 2024 Sherman Leroy Spence, age 84, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. He was born on Aug. 9, 1940, in Welch, Okla., the son of Roy and Sadie Reavis Spence. After graduating from Pleasanton High School, Sherm attended Pittsburg State Teachers...[More]
