First-half run lifts Lady Blu-Jays to opening win - Dec. 11, 2019
A 14-point first-half run lifted Pleasanton’s girls to a 40-31 opening basketball game win against Madison/Hamilton Friday night. The Lady Blu-Jays hope their momentum carries into this week’s Linn County Tournament with games at 7:00 p.m. Thursday against...[More]
Amsterdam Cafe: Meals just like grandma made - Dec. 11, 2019
Randy Weiss began cooking at the age of 14 – professionally. Just over 21 years ago he opened the Southside Cafe in Butler, Mo., which he owned and operated. He eventually bought the building next door, renovated both and expanded his restaurant. “When I bought it...[More]
County nursing home discussed; new direction considered - Dec. 11, 2019
After multiple attempts to obtain a written business plan for development of the now closed Prescott Country View Nursing Home (PCVNH) site, the owners of Grace Team – father John Grace and son Ryan Grace – met with the County Commissioners Monday to ask questions...[More]
Bully Pulpit - More political maneuvering - Dec. 11, 2019
I will not claim to be an expert – far from it – my life does not revolve around political circles. I actually have a life. But personally, I’m already sick of the U.S. House of Representatives race in our district. Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner sent out...[More]
La Cygne approves Dollar General beer license - Dec. 11, 2019
La Cygne’s governing body has approved a cereal malt beverage (CMB) retail license to its Dollar General Store. On a 4-0 vote at their regular meeting last Wednesday, Dec. 4, with Jerome Mitzner absent, the council approved the license effective immediately and running...[More]
New health department plans/changes discussed - Dec. 11, 2019
After plans were discussed to look at the Pleasanton Drug Co. building for a tentative new site for the Linn County Health Department, County Nurse Administrator Tisha Coleman told the County Commissioners at their Monday meeting that if they could add another 200-250 feet onto...[More]
Matthew Gavin Widner 06-04-1992 to 12-08-2019 - Dec. 9, 2019
Matthew Gavin Widner 06-04-1992 to 12-08-2019 Linn County News Published Dec. 11, 2019 Matthew Gavin Widner, age 27, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Dec. 8, 2019, at his home. A formal service is not scheduled. Contributions are suggested to the Matthew Widner Memorial Fund,...[More]
Mary Eileen Regers 12-17-1938 to 12-02-2019 - Dec. 6, 2019
Mary Eileen Regers 12-17-1938 to 12-02-2019 Linn County News Published Dec. 11. 2019 Mary Eileen Regers, age 80, Hume, Mo., passed Monday Dec. 2, 2019 at Olathe Medical Center. Funeral service were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at the Hume Christian Church. Burial was...[More]
Prairie View football has multiple players make Pioneer All League teams - Dec. 4, 2019
The Pioneer League announced their 2019 All League football team, and the league champion Prairie View Buffalos were well represented. Prairie View finished one of their best seasons in school history by finishing 10-1 in the sectional round of the playoffs. The Buffalos were undefeated Pioneer...[More]
2019 All County volleyball team - Dec. 4, 2019
The 2019 high school volleyball season has concluded, and all three local high schools had tough seasons but there were some girls who had good individual performances. Prairie View had a tough year, going 2-29 and falling to Riverton in the first round of sub-state. Pleasanton...[More]