Diane Jackson 02-13-1954 to 05-12-2020 - May. 18, 2020
Linn County News Published May 20, 2020 Diane Jackson, age 66, Mound City, Kan., passed at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Feb. 13, 1954, in Garnett, Kan., to Betty Jean (Simpson) Jackson and Byron Dale "Hap" Jackson. She was one of the...[More]
SPECIAL: Governor Kelly adds new phase to “Ad Astra†plan - May. 14, 2020
Kelly: COVID-19 metrics indicate progress, but caution still needed This afternoon, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order 20-32, which establishes a new phase to the “Ad Astra: Plan to Reopen Kansas.” The new “1.5” Phase, effective May 18, 2020,...[More]
SPECIAL: Linn County Fair & Rodeo adjusts to COVID-19 environment - May. 13, 2020
While plans are underway for the 2020 Linn County Fair & Rodeo, the fair board has made the difficult decision to make adjustments to the schedule due to the COVID-19 environment that has impacted so many events already this year. "Our first priority is the health and safety of fair...[More]
Essential: Olathe FamilyMedicine caring for patients through COVID-19 - May. 13, 2020
The staff of the Olathe Health Family Medicine clinic in La Cygne has not only implemented new programs but they’ve changed the face of healthcare to accommodate those in need during the COVID-19 crisis. “We have an elderly population who are fearful of coming in, so we’re doing screening...[More]
The Lost Season: Pleasanton golf - May. 13, 2020
This season the Pleasanton golf team was again going to be small and inexperienced, but there was one golfer who had a chance to do well in varsity action and possibly make the State Tournament. However, the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to it. Senior Mason Williamson Jr. was the Jays’ best golfer...[More]
The Lost Season: Jayhawk-Linn baseball - May. 13, 2020
The Jayhawk baseball team made the regional finals last season and almost completed a comeback victory to make the State Tournament. However, the Hawks fell just short and lost to Heritage Christian, 6-3. This season the Hawks were in great position to take that next step and make the State Tournament;...[More]
Pleasanton native appears on Forged in Fire - May. 13, 2020
Ryan Demott, a Pleasanton native, has always been fascinated by the process of forging a new blade. Four years ago he became a full-time blade smith. “Years ago I went to an amusement park and saw a guy making knives and it bit me,” said Ryan, “and years later a friend, Phil Evans,...[More]
USD 362 sets new bond election date - May. 13, 2020
A new date has been set for Unified School District 362’s $7.5 million general obligation bond issue election. Through a resolution at its monthly meeting Monday night, the board of education unanimously selected the Aug. 4 primary ballot to seek public approval for new construction and renovations...[More]
Cattle industry feeling the impact of COVID-19 - May. 13, 2020
As the state enters phase one of reopening, the cattle industry in Kansas is catching a large part of the brunt of COVID-19. While cattle producers are making less money than ever, the packing plants are making huge profits off the work of the producers. “The cattle industry had been on a decline...[More]
Kansas Justice Institute files motion for temporary restraining order against Linn County officials - May. 13, 2020
May 12 - Kansas Justice Institute filed a motion late yesterday for a temporary restraining order in an effort to provide protection and relief from an Order enacted by Linn County government on May 1. The order by the Linn County (Kansas) health officer has sparked a federal lawsuit from...[More]
