Economic development from the inside out - Mar. 13, 2019
Hilton renovating La Cygne one building at a time Mike Hilton, ProActive Agriculture’s owner, has been in La Cygne for three years and knew something had to be done to save their downtown. “Every year it got worse and worse,” said Hilton. “It was depressing...[More]
Dist. 2 Commissioner Vicki Leonard to retire end of March - Mar. 13, 2019
It was with surprise that many people heard the initial word that District 2 Commissioner Vicki Leonard was retiring the end of April. She was the first woman elected to the seat of County Commissioner in Linn County and held the position from 2009 to the present. Leonard moved to Pleasanton in 1973...[More]
District 2 commissioner position to be appointed - Mar. 12, 2019
Convention scheduled Saturday, March 23 Following news that District 2 County Commissioner Vicki Leonard is retiring prior to the end of her term, the position will be filled subject to 2018 Kansas Statutes guiding the appointment. Anyone interested in pursuing the position...[More]
Jerry DeWayne Clark Sr. 12-08-1947 to 03-12-2019 - Mar. 12, 2019
Linn County News Published March 13, 2019 Jerry DeWayne Clark Sr. age 71, La Cygne, Kan., passed away at his home on March 12, 2019. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Calvary Baptist Church in La Cygne. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery....[More]
Robert “Lewis” Dale 02-12-1934 to 03-07-2019 - Mar. 12, 2019
Linn County News Published March 13, 2019 Robert “Lewis” Dale, age 85, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. He was born in Mina, Ark., on Feb. 12, 1934, the son of Dewey Sr. and Mary Ann Dunn Dale. He attended elementary school at Osawatomie and graduated from...[More]
Daniel Eugene Johnston 07-10-1957 to 03-09-2019 - Mar. 11, 2019
Linn County News Published March 13, 2019 Daniel Eugene Johnston, 61, Lane, Kan., died March 9, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be from 6- 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, 605 O’Neal Ave., Osawatomie, Kan. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March...[More]
Lady Hawks fall to Lyndon in sub-state action - Mar. 6, 2019
The Jayhawk girls basketball team traveled to Lyndon on Feb. 26 to begin 2-A sub-state action against Lyndon. The Lady Jays entered the tournament as a five seed with a 5-12 record while Lyndon was the four seed with a 6-14 record. The Lady Jays played tough and good defense as always...[More]
Sub-state loss at Burlington ends Buff season - Mar. 6, 2019
Of seven possible opponents, Marc Ballinger and his Prairie View basketball charges would rather have faced any team but Burlington. Alas, when the Kansas State High School Activities Association released brackets for the Eureka Class 3-A sub-state tournament Feb. 20, the Buffalos’ No....[More]
Buzzer beater downs Pleasanton girls in sub-state championship - Mar. 6, 2019
The Pleasanton girls hosted a 2-A sub-state tournament this past week and looked to be in good shape to advance to the State Tournament. The Lady Jays entered the tournament as a one seed with a 13-5 record and also had a bye in the first round due to Bishop Seabury Academy not having...[More]
Top honors awarded at Marais des Cygnes District 4-H Club Day - Mar. 6, 2019
Over 100 Marais des Cygnes District (Miami and Linn counties) 4-Hers competed Saturday, Feb. 23, in the annual 4-H Club Day. The event was held at Prairie View Middle School. The 4-Hers competed in both individual and group events in 22 different areas. Marais des Cygnes District 4-H members...[More]
