Grady’s Kids recipient of Christmas cheer and generosity - Jan. 6, 2021
We often see acts of kindness on the news – and La Cygne was able to experience one in person when Nana Jo’s Restaurant owner, Linda Jo Hisel, got an idea on Thanksgiving to hold a community Christmas dinner. “We do our Christmas with my kids on the 23rd,” said Hisel, “and...[More]
La Cygne Parks Board congratulates winners of Christmas Lighting contest - Jan. 6, 2021
The La Cygne Parks Board announced on Monday, Jan. 4, the winners of the Christmas Lighting contest in La Cygne. According to board member Linda Elder, those wishing to participate registered their house as a contestant and then decorated with lights. Folks from around town could pick up a ballot and...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jan. 6, 2021
The joy of animals I don’t know if animals experience joy, I do being around them, though. The US pet industry netted $99 billion in 2020 – what else did we have to do during the slow days watching paint dry as COVID wound through our nation. But, in 2019 it netted $97.5 billion –...[More]
Dennis Ray Stokes 04-24-1952 to 01-01-2021 - Jan. 5, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 6, 2021 Dennis Ray Stokes, age 68, Centerville, Kansas died as a result of an accident Jan. 1, 2021. He was born on April 24, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Rudolph and Odella Brace Stokes. He worked as a mechanic and then became an over the road truck...[More]
Jayhawk wrestling brings back State qualifiers and has a good young core - Dec. 30, 2020
Jayhawk wrestling brings back State qualifiers and has a good young core BY ADAM HOLT LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Jayhawk wrestling team continues to grow and this season the team can fill every weight class but two, 120 and 126. Corbin White is set to wrestle 113 for the Hawks...[More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball has small numbers but talent - Dec. 30, 2020
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team is not very big this season. There are only nine players on the roster but there are some very good players on that roster that could lead the Jays to a successful number despite the small team size. The team has three seniors in Koltyn Struttman, Caleb...[More]
Prairie View girls’ basketball hopes to compete with young team - Dec. 30, 2020
The Prairie View girls’ basketball team looks to improve this season from last season and will depend on a lot of young players to do it. The team has three seniors this season, Aaliyah Austin, Karson Gochenour and Allison Loomis. Loomis was the only senior to get significant varsity...[More]
Jayhawk girls’ basketball looks to improve and win more games - Dec. 30, 2020
The Jayhawk-Linn girls’ basketball team goal is simple this season and that is to improve and win games. “It’s hard to tell what will happen this year. The team began the season in quarantine so I will hope for the best. I think they can and will win more games than last year,...[More]
Prairie View boys’ basketball looks for success with small team and new players - Dec. 30, 2020
The Prairie View basketball team begins this season with both a small and new team. A small team because the number of participants are about half of last season and new because the team only returns one starter from last season. Head Coach Marc Ballinger says this year’s goal is of course...[More]
Prairie View wrestling is in a rebuilding season - Dec. 30, 2020
Year after year, one of Prairie View’s best sports seem to be wrestling but this season will be dedicated to rebuilding as the team is good size but very young and inexperienced. Even though the team is large, it is also divided between boy and girl wrestlers so the boys team is short...[More]
