Local man ordered into quarantine after potential COVID exposure Sheriff and County Attorney release statement on man’s rights - Jul. 15, 2020
Following potential exposure to COVID-19 at a Fourth of July picnic, a Pleasanton man was placed in quarantine despite his having no positive test for the virus. Ian Peery’s story appeared on KCTV5 News this past weekend after he was apparently called by the Linn County Health Department who demanded...[More]
BULLY PULPIT: Fear, power and governing - Jul. 15, 2020
“We may define a republic to be … a government which derives all its powers directly or indirectly from the great body of the people, and is administered by persons holding their offices during pleasure for a limited period, or during good behavior.” – James Madison, Federalist...[More]
Barbara Ann Nunnemacher 09-26-1950 to 07-09-2020 - Jul. 14, 2020
Linn County News Published July 15, 2020 Barbara Ann Nunnemacher, 69, of La Cygne, Kan., passed peacefully into God’s loving arms on July 9, 2020, while in Hospice. She was the loving wife of George Nunnemacher, sharing over 51 years of marriage. Born and raised in the Christmas...[More]
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]
