USD 362 teachers, board approve 4.27 percent increase - Jul. 10, 2019
Most of meeting entails summer updates, FY 2020 reorganization With their board of education vote Monday night, Prairie View Unified School District 362 and their teachers have reached a 2019-20 contract agreement. Following three executive sessions totaling 15 minutes for negotiations,...[More]
Kenneth L. Robbins 08-16-1945 to 07-01-2019 - Jul. 5, 2019
Kenneth L. Robbins 08-16-1945 to 07-01-2019 Linn County News Published July 10, 2019 Kenneth L. Robbins, age 73, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at North Point in Paola, Kan. He was born on Aug. 16, 1945, in Rich Hill, Mo., the son of Clyde and Mary...[More]
Linda Jo Fort 11-16-1940 to 07-03-2019 - Jul. 5, 2019
Linda Jo Fort 11-16-1940 to 07-03-2019 Linn County News Published July 10, 2019 Linda Jo Fort, age 78, La Cygne, Kan., passed away July 3, 2019, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 16, 1940, in Paola, Kan., the daughter of Albert and Pauline...[More]
Dennis “Denny” K. Harris 05-01-1948 to 07-03-2019 - Jul. 5, 2019
Dennis “Denny” K. Harris 05-01-1948 to 07-03-2019 Linn County News Published July 10, 2019 Dennis "Denny" K. Harris passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the age of 71 years, peacefully at his home with friends by his side. He was born May 1, 1948, at home...[More]
Local softball teams do well in area tournaments - Jul. 3, 2019
The summer softball leagues were in full swing this past week as there were six tournaments in action for local players. Teams from Parker, La Cygne, Mound City, Pleasanton and Blue Mound took part in the tournaments with a few earning trophies for their respective teams. The 8U girls’...[More]
Pleasanton trapshooting finishes third at State - Jul. 3, 2019
The Pleasanton trapshooting team came home with a State trophy for the first time making team history. The team finished third at the KSCTL (Kansas State Clay Target League) 1A State Championship at Wichita on June 15. The championship consisted of 46 other schools and over 600 shooters. The...[More]
Whiskey Mansion Ranch offers unique venue for events - Jul. 3, 2019
Whiskey Mansion Ranch is located just two miles west of Butler, Mo., on a beautiful 56-acre ranch, where they provide a rustic, private country venue that is available for weddings, receptions, banquets, holiday parties, reunions and more. “The ranch was named after...[More]
Pearls and Curls: One stop for fashion and style - Jul. 3, 2019
Pearls and Curls Boutique in Girard offers its customers the ability to get everything they need – in one location. Whether you simply need a boost, or you’re shopping for a special night out, Pearls and Curls is a one-stop shop for fashion and style. In the...[More]
E-Vents by Erika - Jul. 3, 2019
E-Vents by Erika is a dream come true for Erika Gilbert of Pleasanton. What started as a “Sweet Sixteen” birthday party for her younger sister, Megan Lowe, is now a thriving business. Erika refers to herself as a recovering Pinterest addict with a knack for...[More]
County Attorney budget increases by $49,360 - Jul. 3, 2019
Following 20 minutes of executive session for legal purposes with County Attorney James Brun, the County Commissioners at their regular Monday meeting heard his 2020 budget proposal that included money for raises for his office staff and an assistant county attorney. Brun...[More]
