Vera F. (Irwin) Williamson 04-04-1926 to 11-04-2020 - Nov. 6, 2020
Linn County News Published Nov. 11, 2020 Vera F. (Irwin) Williamson, age 94 (when we were kids she always said she was 29,) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, reunited in heaven with A.K. “Kay”, her beloved husband of 62 years. Mom saved and cherished the...[More]
Wheeler E. Cortner 12-05-1928 to 11-02-2020 - Nov. 4, 2020
Linn County News Published Nov. 4, 2020 Wheeler E. Cortner, age 91, formerly of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., on December 5, 1928, the son of Wheeler D. and Pearl F. Chamberlin Cortner. He proudly served his country during...[More]
For Hawk seniors, Erie loss ends final season like no other - Nov. 4, 2020
Jayhawk-Linn’s football season came to a close last Thursday, Erie scoring all 25 of the game’s second-half points to win a 37-24 Class 2-A cross-district consolation match. Dare to say that no senior football class in the school’s first 48 years had endured a campaign quite like that...[More]
Pleasanton football falls to Wabaunsee in bi-district round - Nov. 4, 2020
The Pleasanton football team made the bi-district round of the playoffs thanks to a late season push at the end of the season. The Jays hosted Wabaunsee on Oct. 29 for their bi-district game. Pleasanton entered the game with a 3-5 record and the four seed in district one. Wabaunsee entered the game...[More]
Prairie View football starts playoffs strong with dominant win over Caney Valley - Nov. 4, 2020
The Buffalos started their playoff run with a home bi-district game against Caney Valley on Oct. 30. The Buffalos entered the game as district two’s two seed with a 6-1 record as Caney Valley was district one’s three seed with a 6-2 record. Both teams had good regular season records,...[More]
The Laundry Room offers patrons new spin on everyday chore - Nov. 4, 2020
Mound City property owner Gary Reichle knew he wanted to bring a business to the county seat, but it had to be low maintenance as well as one the town didn’t already have. “It took two years from idea to open doors,” said Reichle. “The first property I tried to buy fell through,”...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Nov. 4, 2020
Déjà vu I remember the 2016 election, at 8 a.m. Tuesday, thinking there was nothing left but wait for the voters of this nation to cast their vote. Today is no different. Election Day 2020, 8 a.m. My ballot was cast last week, the same for a large percentage of voters in the state of...[More]
Veterans Day programs, events - Nov. 4, 2020
Jayhawk-Linn High School will hold a virtual Veterans Day ceremony streamed live on their Facebook page at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The virtual event is hosted by the JLHS FFA with performances by the JLHS band and choir. Pleasanton High School seniors will host a program for all veterans at 9 a.m....[More]
Commissioners’ meeting canceled due to quarantine - Nov. 4, 2020
The regular weekly County Commissioners’ meeting that was set for Monday, Nov. 2, was canceled due to the commissioners, county counselor, county clerk and a few others being in quarantine. The quarantine came about because County Clerk David Lamb was unknowingly exposed to COVID-19 at an event...[More]
Hard earned farm life prized as 78-year-old Linn County cow-calf operator moves forward - Nov. 4, 2020
“If you want to do something, you’re going to have to make it happen. Don’t leave it to somebody else.” That advice was taken to heart decades ago by Dave Berglund who continues going strong in his diversified farming operation. While most of such maturity are in...[More]