Pleasanton approves land sale resolution - Jul. 10, 2024
After several incidents of the city selling land where not all residents were aware the land was being sold, the Pleasanton City Council approved Resolution 449 Monday night requiring city land be sold by sealed bid. The resolution states that public lands held by the city “shall be offered for...[More]
Legalese complicates La Cygne items - Jul. 10, 2024
Steps go backward for land sale, CUP Two items that La Cygne city leaders thought were completed, well, aren’t. At a special council meeting July 2, called a day earlier than the regular one to avoid pre-Independence Day conflicts, leadership heard that legal fine print has delayed potential...[More]
Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team places second at TRL tournament - Jul. 10, 2024
The Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team and Pleasanton 2 girls’ coach pitch team competed in the Three Rivers League girls’ coach pitch tournament at Bronson on July 5-6. Pleasanton 1 did not participate in the tournament. Pleasanton 2 was the four seed in the tournament while Blue...[More]
Pleasanton Saddle Club Let’s Ride - Jul. 10, 2024
The Pleasanton Saddle Club is a great organization for anyone who loves horses and riding. The club is open for people of all ages and riding experience. The club meets at the Pleasanton Saddle Club Arena by the Pleasanton West Lake every Friday and competes in various events around the region as well....[More]
Pleasanton T-Ball hosts Three Rivers League boys’ T-Ball tournament - Jul. 10, 2024
Pleasanton hosted this year’s Three Rivers League T-Ball tournament on July 5-6. Pleasanton had two teams in the tournament this year while Blue Mound who had a boys’ t-ball team decided not to participate. There were nine teams in the tournament with Pleasanton 1 being the eight seed and...[More]
Cole Fired: Local band becoming popular - Jul. 10, 2024
Last year as part of his fair entries, Cole Holler, a recent graduate of Prairie View High School, signed up for the Performing Arts portion of events and performed ‘Get Rhythm’ as he played guitar as his only accompaniment. Following that performance, one of the organizers of the Parker...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jul. 10, 2024
Good for the goose I find it interesting that there was no outcry from anyone on the Left when those on the Right were potentially being left without a presidential contender following multiple lawsuits filed on former President Donald Trump. Not a word about how approximately 50 percent of the voting...[More]
Edward Floyd “Ed” Maloney 10-14-1928 to 07-04-2024 - Jul. 9, 2024
Linn County News Published July 10, 2024 Edward Floyd “Ed” Maloney, age 95, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born on Oct. 14, 1928, in Adrian, Mo., the son of Thomas and Dorothy Stucki Maloney. He graduated from Adrian High School. He served his country in the...[More]
Betty Alice Smith Fyock 11-02-1931 to 07-04-2024 - Jul. 9, 2024
Linn County News Published July 10, 2024 Betty Alice Smith Fyock, age 92, formerly of Prescott, Kan., passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born on Nov. 7, 1931, in Blue Mound, Kan., the daughter of Fred M. and Mary C. Hollis Smith. She graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1949....[More]
Clarence William “Bill” Craven 06-26-1945 to 07-03-2024 - Jul. 9, 2024
Linn County News Published July 10, 2024 Clarence William “Bill” Craven, age 79, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Jingo...[More]
