Centerville sewer deposits discussed - Oct. 21, 2020
County building codes broached With the county’s comprehensive plan coming close to being initiated, the County Commissioners discussed the Centerville sewer project deposit fees Monday. Commissioner Rick James asked Linn County Public Works Administrator Jackie...[More]
Hell’s Bend Bridge funds approved - Oct. 21, 2020
Linn County Public Works Administrator Jackie Messer reported to the County Commissioners Monday that funding for the 2022 Hell’s Bend Bridge northeast of La Cygne was approved. Messer said that the county’s portion would be approximately $144,000 plus $70,000...[More]
County preapproves hiring company for LCHD project on emergency basis - Oct. 21, 2020
During the Linn County Commissioners special meeting on Sept. 29, the commissioners voted 2-1, with Commissioner Danny McCullough voting against, to purchase the former Pleasanton Drug Co. location as the future home of the Linn County Health Department, noting that the building...[More]
Charles Oliver Haverfield 05-04-1924 to 03-20-2020 - Oct. 20, 2020
Linn County News Published Oct. 21, 2020 Charles Oliver Haverfield, age 95, Parker, Kan., passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. He was born on May 4, 1924, in Parker, the son of George and Violet Robinson Haverfield. He graduated from Parker High School in the class...[More]
Buffalos dominate Iola on Homecoming - Oct. 14, 2020
The Prairie View football hosted Iola and held their Homecoming later this year due to COVID-19. This game was originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, but instead was held on Monday, Oct. 12. Even though the game was on Monday instead of Friday, the Buffalos did well as they...[More]
Blu-Jays dominate in season’s first win - Oct. 14, 2020
Pleasanton picked up their first win of the season Friday in a big way, a 40-0 victory to spoil Northern Heights’ homecoming. The shutout gives the Blu-Jays a 1-3 record in Class 1-A, District 1, as well as allowing Caleb Hendricks, first-year head mentor, to chalk up his...[More]
Jayhawk falls in thriller to Humboldt - Oct. 14, 2020
The Jayhawk-Linn football team hosted Humboldt on Oct. 9 for their Homecoming. The Hawks lost big to Humboldt last season and were looking this year to get the upper hand. However, despite a 14-point halftime lead the Hawks lost the game in overtime, 26-20. In the beginning of...[More]
PHS cheerleaders qualify for All American Spirit Squad - Oct. 14, 2020
Three Pleasanton High School cheerleaders have been named to the All American Spirit Squad and will travel to Florida in November to participate in Varsity Spirit Spectacular in Orlando just before Thanksgiving. Danicka Harrington, junior, and Kayleann Harrington and Telleah...[More]
Linn Valley honors its first responders - Oct. 14, 2020
This past Sunday, Oct. 11, the city of Linn Valley honored its first responders and their families by serving them a tasty lunch at the city’s fire station. Linn Valley resident Debbie Cattelino, who organized the event, often prepares and serves meals on a regular...[More]
Halloween 2020: A new experience - Oct. 14, 2020
Halloween will look and feel a little different for kids this year, as we deal with COVID-19. Schools across the county are taking a different approach to their annual Halloween events. La Cygne and Parker elementary schools will hold their parades on the playground at their schools on Thursday,...[More]
