Commercial hemp in production now in Linn County - Aug. 19, 2020
With the possibility of adding hemp as an agricultural product last year, several fields of commercial hemp have been put into production in Linn County so far. Grower Derrick Ross holds three licenses for commercial hemp, the only licenses for Linn County, and has leased several properties to grow...[More]
Commissioners approve SPARK requests for submission - Aug. 19, 2020
During the Aug. 17 meeting the Linn County Commissioners discussed SPARK (Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas) funding and reviewed the various amounts requested by county departments, schools and other entities. County Clerk David Lamb explained that the county had received $1.97 million in...[More]
BULLY PULPIT: A few words - Aug. 19, 2020
Some of you may have seen this, but I thought it was cute, and very true in some instances. Summer is waning; fall is in the air. Yes, we have a few hot days left, but leaves are beginning to fall, and the mornings have a crisp, fall feel. I have to admit that I’m ready to get back into...[More]
4-H Shooting Sports charges ahead to fall season - Aug. 19, 2020
Youth have begun qualifying for state contests. MANHATTAN – The state coordinator for Kansas 4-H shooting sports says the program is on target to host state contests in several disciplines this fall. Shannon Rogge, a Kansas 4-H Youth Development specialist, said qualifying events...[More]
Youth advocate for more openness on mental health issues - Aug. 19, 2020
Submitted by Kathy Goul Family & Consumer Science Agent Teenagers who responded to a survey commissioned by the National 4-H Council said that more than seven in 10 kids between the ages of 13-19 are struggling with their mental health. In addition, this same survey indicated that...[More]
Timothy Wayne Harris 07-07-1957 to 08-17-2020 - Aug. 18, 2020
Linn County News Published Aug. 19, 2020 Timothy Wayne Harris, 63, of La Cygne, Kansas, died on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, after a long illness. Tim was born on July 7, 1957, at Kansas City, Mo., to Olen Lewis and Doris Edna (Harden) Harris. After graduating from high school, Tim worked...[More]
Susan Carol Brown 06-10-1957 to 08-17-2020 - Aug. 17, 2020
Linn County News Published Aug. 19, 2020 Susan Carol Brown, age 63, of the Sugar Valley Lakes community near Mound City, Kan., passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. She was born on June 10, 1957, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Richard and Marietta Mawhiney...[More]
SPECIAL: Notice on Pleasanton's Monday meeting - Aug. 13, 2020
Notice: The Pleasanton City Council will take no action concerning annexation Monday, Aug. 17. Dates for a community workshop will be set, as will dates for a question and answer session. Anybody interested in actively participating in the workshop please call city hall at 913-352-8257 or...[More]
SPECIAL: AG Derek Schmidt issues formal legal opinion on mitigating spread of COVID-19 in schools - Aug. 12, 2020
TOPEKA – (August 11, 2020) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today issued a formal legal opinion addressing the authority of boards of county commissioners and local school boards to adopt public health measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in local public and private...[More]
Parents address concerns at USD 346 board meeting - Aug. 12, 2020
A group of 16 concerned parents were in attendance at the Aug. 10 Jayhawk USD346 board of education meeting. Superintendent Royce Powelson, Ed.D., addressed their concerns during his report to the school board. He began by assuring everyone a five-day in-school learning platform is best for students,...[More]
