Deadline for filing closes - Jun. 3, 2026
At 12 p.m. on Monday, June 1, the deadline to file for public office closed. Linn County has several positions up for election this year, from precinct committeeman and committeewoman to District 1 Commissioner along with several state and federal offices. Those filed as of Tuesday morning, June 2,...[More]
Commissioners get update on Cabin 6 remodel at Park and Marina - Jun. 3, 2026
During the June 1 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Jason Hightower and Jim Johnson heard from Linn County Park and Marina Manager Sheri Loveland regarding the recent remodel of Cabin 6. Showing various photos to commissioners, Loveland highlighted changes to the cabin due to remodel and showed the...[More]
Skyview Farm changes ownership - Jun. 3, 2026
After establishing Skyview Farm & Creamery many years ago, Bill and Sheri Noffke have found new adventures with their family in Atchison, Kan.; with that, new owners of the 80-acre dairy, Derrick and Jessica Crozier have taken over the milking operation and are continuing the legacy. The Croziers...[More]
Lynnae Sullins: Faith, Family, and Service - Jun. 3, 2026
Maybe you needed milk that day, or maybe you had to grab last-minute cupcakes for a friend’s birthday; but chances are you’ve stepped into Pleasanton’s Food Fair. You may have noticed a brunette with curly hair behind the counter, or maybe you’ve only heard about her. Her name...[More]
The American Revolution: Roles of women, Native Americans and African Americans - Jun. 3, 2026
This year’s Kid’s Page is all about the Revolutionary War in honor of America 250th. So far, this has included the causes of the American Revolution, life as a colonist in 1776, the Boston Tea Party and Boston Massacre, and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. This month’s article...[More]
Patrick leads Pleasanton track with multiple medals - Jun. 3, 2026
The Pleasanton track team traveled to Wichita on May 29 and 30 to compete in the 1A State track meet. The Jays did well as Aiden Patrick earned multiple medals for Pleasanton. In the 100 meter dash he was 4th in preliminaries with a time of 11.37 seconds. In the finals he placed sixth over all with...[More]
Schwarz, Stevens, and Browning represent Prairie View at State track - Jun. 3, 2026
The Prairie View track team traveled to Wichita on May 29 and 30 to compete in the 3A State track meet. The Buffalos took three athletes to State in Parker Schwarz, Carter Browning, and Laramie Stevens. Stevens and Browning each threw the javelin at State among some very tough javelin competition....[More]
Jayhawk track competes at 3A State - Jun. 3, 2026
The Jayhawk track team traveled to Wichita on May 29 and May 30 to compete in the 3A State track meet. The Hawks took eight athletes to the competition and Brea Dawson led the team by earning a medal in the 100 meter hurdles. Dawson placed sixth in the preliminaries with a time of 15.25 seconds but...[More]
Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris ~ 12-04-1950 to 05-21-2026 - Jun. 1, 2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Jackie Ray “Jack” Harris, 75, passed away on May 21, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of service, dedication, and memories that will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. Jack dedicated much of his life to serving others through...[More]
Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin ~ 04-18-1946 to 05-28-2026 - Jun. 1, 2026
Linn County News Published June 3, 2026 Clara Mae “Butch” Heflin passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, having just celebrated her 80th birthday. She was born in Pinckneyville, Ill., on April 18, 1946. The second eldest daughter of 12 children, Butch grew up with her...[More]
