Richard Scott Secrest ~ 05-29-1929 to 05-16-2023 - May. 16, 2023
Linn County News Published May 17, 2023 Richard Scott Secrest, age 93 of Nevada, Mo., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born the son of Ancil and Beulah (Jackson) Secrest on May 29, 1929, at Edgerton, Kan. Richard married Betty Slater on Oct. 18, 1952,...[More]
Donald Raymond Wier ~ 07-09-1940 to 05-11-2023 - May. 16, 2023
Linn County News Published May 17, 2023 Donald Raymond Wier, age 82, of Denton, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2023. The second child of Lloyd Elmer and Thelma Olan (Meek) Wier, Don was born on July 9, 1940, in Fort Scott, Kan., a farm kid who excelled in the classroom and on the fields...[More]
Gerald Lee “Jerry” Allison ~ 10-15-1939 to 05-14-2023 - May. 16, 2023
Linn County News Published May 17, 2023 Gerald Lee “Jerry” Allison, age 83, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 1 p.m. to service time at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel....[More]
BREAKING NEWS: Suspect arrested on burglaries; appears in court - May. 11, 2023
On May 6, 2023, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office took a burglary report in rural Pleasanton, Ks., at the Holiday Lakes sub-division. A suspect was developed, and Deputies were seeking the suspect, Megan N. Short. On May 7, 2023, another burglary was reported. Ms. Short was suspected...[More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, May 8, 2023 - May. 10, 2023
The Linn County Commissioners met Monday with a short agenda and approved claims in the amount of $534,827.97; they also approved adds and abates 2022-903 and 904. The Sheriff’s Monthly Fee Income Report was approved in the amount of $39,910.68. Galen Anderson, AMR, reported 19 transports month-to-date. Fire...[More]
LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - May. 10, 2023
In addition to awarding a new fire station construction bid and setting a flat fee for damaged water meters, two reports located elsewhere in this issue, La Cygne city leaders waived $36.92 in late water fees for a local property owner. At the regular council meeting last Wednesday, May 3, April Ryan,...[More]
MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - May. 10, 2023
The Mound City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 2, began with a request from a resident at 614 Main for the city to remove a charge from his water bill left by someone who had previously lived at that address. Following the request, the council agreed to add the discussion to the agenda for the meeting. Don...[More]
PRESCOTT CITY COUNCIL - Monday, May 8, 2023 - May. 10, 2023
The May 8th, 2023 City Council meeting for Prescott opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council member John Maloney was unable to attend. Karen Springer gave the food pantry report. The demand for the service of the pantry continues to grow larger; Springer remains grateful for all the help...[More]
USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, May 8, 2023 - May. 10, 2023
Note: This report is taken from notes provided by USD 346 The USD 346 School Board began their meeting on May 8 with the approval of the consent agenda, which included the agenda for the meeting; the minutes of the last meeting the financial report and the payment of bills and payroll. Superintendent...[More]
USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, May 8, 2023 - May. 10, 2023
The USD 344 Board of Education opened their monthly meeting hearing a thank you letter sent to them from Ray Scholarship recipient Landry George who wrote how impactful the full-ride scholarship will be on her future. Elementary Principal Nathan Meik reported on year-end activities students will be...[More]
