First Presbyterian Church to mark 150th anniversary - Oct. 9, 2019
On Oct. 8, 1869, a meeting was held in a building just east of the railroad tracks in the newly formed town of Pleasanton for the purpose of organizing the First Presbyterian Church. Two more meetings would be held before eight members of the church were accepted, either by letters of transfer or Confessions...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Appearances are deceiving - Oct. 9, 2019
These times we live in seem to be more challenging than past times; now, we have become a society of cameras. The one who said a picture is worth a thousand words must have been an attorney, and Linn County is fully on board with that thinking. It’s not a bad thing. Cities are forced to use cameras...[More]
Linn County Sunflower Club features keynote speaker Jack Cashill - Oct. 9, 2019
The annual Sunflower Club Dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Mound City Christian Church with keynote speaker Jack Cashill.Tickets are $12 in advance at the Linn County News and include a meal catered by Linda Jo Hisel.Sunflower Club members are honored guests. Sunflower Club membership...[More]
Pleasanton opens discussion on annexation with property owners - Oct. 9, 2019
The Pleasanton City Council met on Monday, Oct. 7, and opened a discussion with property owners in attendance regarding plans for annexation in the future.Mayor Cynthia Frisbie noted that the purpose of the discussion was to let property owners know what city officials are thinking and to share in the...[More]
Linn Countians under surveillance by county and others - Oct. 9, 2019
Following the release of a video/audio file saved from approximately four months ago and just released to the public through a Kansas Open Records Act request, showing foul language from the Linn County Attorney, questions arose on whom saved the video in May, camera usage in the county, and entities...[More]
CA Brun says no to resignation - Oct. 9, 2019
Following a request from the Linn County Commissioners for County Attorney James M. Brun’s resignation, Brun sent a written answer to them dated Monday, Oct. 7, which brought out many questions concerning the past sheriff, unresolved issues raised on jail management, and more.“October 7,...[More]
Special commissioners’ meeting held – Commissioners ask for County Attorney resignation - Oct. 9, 2019
Following the release of a short video taken from the Courthouse Annex at Mound City of a private conversation between County Attorney James Brun and his staff, after a meeting with architect Larry Goldberg, showing coarse comments concerning alleged disrespect from the architect and other elected officials...[More]
Mary E. Holmes 09-23-1949 to 10-04-2019 - Oct. 8, 2019
Mary E. Holmes 09-23-1949 to 10-04-2019 Linn County News Published Oct. 9, 2019 Mary E. Holmes, age 70, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. The family will have a Celebration of Life for Mary at a later date. The family suggests contributions...[More]
Gary Queen 11-03-1931 to 09-30-2019 - Oct. 7, 2019
Gary Queen 11-03-1931 to 09-30-2019 Linn County News Published Oct. 9, 2019 Gary Queen, age 87, of Paola passed away Sept. 30. Service was Friday, Oct. 4, at Dengel and Son Mortuary, 305 N. Pearl Paola, Kan. 66071, and graveside service at Woodland Cemetery, Mound City. Memorials...[More]
Blu-Jays win ugly at Bluestem, prepare for 8-man homecoming - Oct. 2, 2019
To say that Pleasanton left Leon-Bluestem with a 28-8 football victory last Friday isn’t disputable.To say that the win was pretty is.Blu-Jay fans who made the 150-mile one-way trip could argue that a combination of 21 penalties on both sides for 225 yards, lost ‘Jay scoring opportunities...[More]