Richard “Dick†DeVere Read 03-28-1929 to 07-03-2020 - Jul. 13, 2020
Linn County News Published July 15, 2020 Richard “Dick” Read was born on March 28, 1929, in Hatcher Hospital in Wellington, Kan., and died on July 3, 2020, at Foxwood Springs, Belton, Mo. His parents were Richard Calvin Read and Beulah Mae (Wilson) Read. He graduated...[More]
Dawn Marie Steinkohl 05-08-1967 to 06-20-2020 - Jul. 9, 2020
Linn County News Published July 15, 2020 Dawn Marie Steinkohl, 53, died June 20, 2020, in Mound City, Kan. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., on May 8, 1967. She belonged to St. Isaac Jogues Church of Sault Ste. Marie as a child and served as an alter girl. She was a member of Mound City...[More]
Chase Edward Augur 05-23-2002 to 07-04-2020 - Jul. 8, 2020
Linn County News Published July 8, 2020 Chase Edward Augur, 18, of Augusta, Kan., passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Winfield, Kan. Visitation will be Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 5 p.m. to service time at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, Augusta. The family requests that everyone...[More]
Jimmie Allan Wier 09-24-1936 to 04-11-2020 - Jul. 8, 2020
Linn County News Published July 8, 2020 Jimmie Allan Wier, age 83, Mapleton, Kan., passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. There will be a graveside service for Jimmie Wier at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Mapleton Cemetery. A visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Friday,...[More]
Roy Allen Miller 09-28-1941 to 06-13-2020 - Jul. 8, 2020
Linn County News Published July 8, 2020 Roy Allen Miller, age 78, Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born on Sept. 28, 1941, in Boicourt, Kan., the son of Roy Raymond and Delores Lucille McCoy Miller. Roy had a passion for tractors and baseball. He...[More]
BULLY PULPIT: Rights versus common sense - Jul. 8, 2020
I, of all people, need to read the title of this Pulpit. I am uber-sensitive of my rights getting trampled on, given the widespread abuse of many of our constitutional rights during this COVID-19 pandemic. I watch as our inner cities burn, Black Lives Matter is painted in bold letters on...[More]
This week in baseball history: July 8-14 - Jul. 8, 2020
Let’s continue our series on this week in baseball history. We will look at one historic event per day for the upcoming week in baseball. A full list for historic events in baseball for each day can be found at Nationalpastime.com. First African American MLB players face off in pitcher/batter...[More]
Miami Express 16A team wins State Championship - Jul. 8, 2020
The Miami Express 16A softball team, which comprises multiple girls from Linn County and the surrounding areas, traveled to the Field of Dreams Complex in Basehor Linwood to compete in the MO/KAN USSSA Mega State Championship softball tournament. There were a total of 28 teams in the tournament, and...[More]
Volunteers distribute aid to families across county - Jul. 8, 2020
Linn County Health Department personnel teamed up with Catholic Charities, Food Fair of Mound City and the Hewitt-New American Legion Post 248 to host a COVID-19 Recovery Drive on Wednesday, July 1, at the fairgrounds. During the event those volunteering their time handed out over half of 600 packages...[More]
Clubhouse Daycare opens in Mound City - Jul. 8, 2020
Monday, July 6, was the first day of business for a new daycare in Mound City that caters to kids ages 5-11. The Clubhouse Daycare, located at 519 Main St., is owned and operated by Raymond and Melayna Johnson, who also own Country Kids Daycare. The two daycares are in addition to owning a shop on Main...[More]
