SPECIAL: KBI report outlines death of Charlotte Grimes by Rocky Allen - Jan. 12, 2021
Following the release of the original Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) report garnered through a Request for Disclosure of Affidavit by the Linn County News from the Linn County District Court, the Linn County News is releasing the narrative from KBI Special Agent Robert Beabout concerning the crash...[More]
Anna Marie Danley Cox 05-11-1926 to 01-09-2021 - Jan. 12, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 13, 2021 Anna Marie Danley Cox, age 94, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. She was born in Linn County, Kan., on May 11, 1926, the daughter of Fred Lee and Ida E. Merriman DeMott. She was united in marriage to Ray Danley...[More]
Troy Scott Felt 07-03-1989 to 01-08-2021 - Jan. 12, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 13, 2021 Troy Scott Felt, age 31, resident of Ft. Scott, Kan., died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Scott was known in his younger years as Cow Truck Buck and then grew into Scotty too Hottie. He was always handy with a wrench, from tearing apart bikes as a kid...[More]
The Chiefs will face one of four opponents after Wild Card Weekend in the playoffs - Jan. 6, 2021
Well, the Kansas City Chiefs are here again and for the third year in a row will receive a first round bye in the playoffs. This year the NFL went to a seven team playoff format so there is only one bye available instead of the traditional two and the Chiefs with their 14-2 record got that only bye. Since...[More]
COVID-19 Vaccines - Jan. 6, 2021
Excerpt from Jennifer Bacani McKenney, MD, FAAFP Pfizer/BioNTech produced the first COVID-19 vaccine and did so without government financial assistance. The Moderna vaccine is expected to be distributed before the end of the year and received funding through “Operation Warp Speed.” ...[More]
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]
