Justice Center priced at $20.6 million, no Government Admin. Center Topic tabled - May. 27, 2020
Holding a special meeting Thursday, May 21, the County Commissioners discussed the Linn County Justice Center and the cost the construction management team River City Construction came up with after receiving electrical bids. After a large increase in electrical bids, the commissioners opted to rebid...[More]
Pleasanton Scouts start flag program for funding - May. 27, 2020
The Pleasanton Scout troop has been meeting since the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year; however, they did not receive their official charter until January of 2020. “We were just getting started when the coronavirus hit, and we couldn’t meet,” said Scoutmaster Nathan Meik. “So...[More]
SPECIAL: Notice to the people of Linn County: - May. 27, 2020
The County Commission and the Local Health Officer of Linn County, Kan., were recently the defendants in a Federal Lawsuit initiated by two Linn County residents and the Kansas Justice Institute, a law firm heavily involved in seeking out publicity through taking on high profile litigation around...[More]
Public Health Order now completely voluntary - May. 27, 2020
Allen resigns Public Health Officer position By JACKIE TAYLOR Linn County News jackielcn@ckt.net Following the lockdown of Linn County earlier in March due to COVID-19 and subsequent orders to continue the stay-at-home orders by the governor and local authorities and a mandatory sign-in sheet...[More]
Pleasanton mini pantry on national map - May. 26, 2020
The Little Free Pantry in Pleasanton, situated outside the Linn County Health Department offices at 902 Main, has made it onto a national map that marks the location of mini pantries all across the country. The website which hosts the map can be found at littlefreepantry.org, and it teaches you how...[More]
Leslie Dell “L.D.†Murray 10-12-1926 to 05-25-2020 - May. 26, 2020
Linn County News Published May 27, 2020 Leslie Dell "L.D." Murray, age 93, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born on Oct. 12, 1926, in Farlinville, Kan., the son of Charles and Susie West Murray. He graduated from Mound City High School. L.D....[More]
Doris Louise (Dresker) Phillips 10-03-1922 to 05-15-2020 - May. 26, 2020
Linn County News Published May 27, 2020 Doris Louise (Dresker) Phillips, 97, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2020, in Atchison, Kan., with granddaughter Mlle Caudle by her side. Doris was born on Oct. 3, 1922, to H.M. Dresker and Cora Belle (Guthrie) Dresker in Olathe, Kan. She...[More]
SPECIAL: Governor Kelly moves Kansas into modified Phase 2 - May. 20, 2020
To keep Kansans safe, details in Phases 2 and 3 amended Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will sign Executive Order 20-34, which moves Kansas into Phase 2 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas.” Phase 2, effective Friday, May 22, 2020, will be modified to include data-driven restrictions...[More]
Linn County fishing reports - May. 20, 2020
It is prime fishing time so let’s look at the KDWPT fishing reports for Linn County. La Cygne Reservoir Currently channel, blue and flathead catfishing is good at La Cygne. The fish are being caught on sunfish, cut shad, worms, prepared baits and livers. La Cygne is also one of...[More]
The Lost Season – Pleasanton softball - May. 20, 2020
The Lady Jays had a rough season last year and only won a couple of games. They were also eliminated in the first round of their regional tournament. However, this season the girls were hoping to make some improvements to put them in a better spot, but they did not get the opportunity. The team...[More]
