Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team makes finals at Nationals - Jul. 17, 2024
The Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team traveled to Mason, Mich. from July 12-14 to compete in the USA High School Clay Target League (USAHSCTL) National Championship. The team performed well both as an individual and a team. The action started on July 12 as Pleasanton/Jayhawk was divided into two...[More]
Together Linn County holding school supply drive in effort to help teachers - Jul. 17, 2024
Together Linn County has organized a school supply drive in an effort to help teachers acquire what they need to start their academic year next month. The organization is hoping to acquire enough in donations of supplies to provide a bag of supplies for every Pre-K through 6th grade teacher in all four...[More]
Roland L. Weir 07-09-1946 to 07-07-2024 - Jul. 16, 2024
Linn County News Published July 17, 2024 Roland L. Weir, age 77, formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away in Yates Center, Kan., on July 7, 2024. He was born the son of Beulah Bledsoe on July 9, 1946, in La Cygne, Kan. Growing up and living in La Cygne all his life, he graduated from La Cygne...[More]
Tempers flare during commissioners meeting - Jul. 10, 2024
Commissioners adjourn without approving Road and Bridge budget During the report portion of Linn County Public Works Administrator Shaun West’s segment of the meeting, Commissioner Danny McCullough noted he had received several emails and texts regarding mowing around Pleasanton and asked if anyone...[More]
Pleasanton approves land sale resolution - Jul. 10, 2024
After several incidents of the city selling land where not all residents were aware the land was being sold, the Pleasanton City Council approved Resolution 449 Monday night requiring city land be sold by sealed bid. The resolution states that public lands held by the city “shall be offered for...[More]
Legalese complicates La Cygne items - Jul. 10, 2024
Steps go backward for land sale, CUP Two items that La Cygne city leaders thought were completed, well, aren’t. At a special council meeting July 2, called a day earlier than the regular one to avoid pre-Independence Day conflicts, leadership heard that legal fine print has delayed potential...[More]
Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team places second at TRL tournament - Jul. 10, 2024
The Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team and Pleasanton 2 girls’ coach pitch team competed in the Three Rivers League girls’ coach pitch tournament at Bronson on July 5-6. Pleasanton 1 did not participate in the tournament. Pleasanton 2 was the four seed in the tournament while Blue...[More]
Pleasanton Saddle Club Let’s Ride - Jul. 10, 2024
The Pleasanton Saddle Club is a great organization for anyone who loves horses and riding. The club is open for people of all ages and riding experience. The club meets at the Pleasanton Saddle Club Arena by the Pleasanton West Lake every Friday and competes in various events around the region as well....[More]
Pleasanton T-Ball hosts Three Rivers League boys’ T-Ball tournament - Jul. 10, 2024
Pleasanton hosted this year’s Three Rivers League T-Ball tournament on July 5-6. Pleasanton had two teams in the tournament this year while Blue Mound who had a boys’ t-ball team decided not to participate. There were nine teams in the tournament with Pleasanton 1 being the eight seed and...[More]
Cole Fired: Local band becoming popular - Jul. 10, 2024
Last year as part of his fair entries, Cole Holler, a recent graduate of Prairie View High School, signed up for the Performing Arts portion of events and performed ‘Get Rhythm’ as he played guitar as his only accompaniment. Following that performance, one of the organizers of the Parker...[More]
