Take our survey - Jan. 14, 2026
Have you seen our new puzzle? Take our anonymous survey and tell us what you would like to see in our puzzle section! https://forms.gle/V4btD8GSmoH7SBjJ8 ...[More]
USD 344 approves capital improvement projects - Jan. 14, 2026
After a very big project of replacing half of the air conditioning units at Pleasanton schools, the USD 344 Board approved approximately $326,000 more in improvements to fix some lingering problems. Superintendent Don Epps began what was a tour of the facility by talking about the greenhouse project...[More]
La Cygne Council recognizes outgoing members - Jan. 14, 2026
The La Cygne City Council held its first regular meeting of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Mayor Debra Wilson, along with department supervisors, began the meeting with a summary of the many successes from 2025. City code 1-202 was discussed. This code concerns a meeting, in addition, to regular...[More]
Commissioners approve year-end budget transfers - Jan. 14, 2026
A discussion that began with a request for a fund transfer from Linn County Sheriff James Akes and carried into a similar request from Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton resulted in commissioners approving several year-end fund transfers at the end of Monday’s meeting. Akes spoke to commissioners...[More]
Carbon Monoxide and what you need to know - Jan. 14, 2026
In 2025, the Linn County Rural Fire Department responded to 17 callouts dealing with carbon monoxide and, already in 2026, there has been at least one call to the Linn County Rural Fire Department for a carbon monoxide issue. Early in the year, Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald and Assistant...[More]
The Power of Hobbies: Why staying engaged matters as we age - Jan. 14, 2026
As we grow older, maintaining health and independence becomes a top priority. While exercise and healthy eating often take center stage, one powerful tool for aging well is often overlooked - hobbies. Whether it’s gardening, painting, playing music or learning a new language,...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jan. 14, 2026
Dumb or dumber I just read one of the columnists I read every week and this week’s column was titled “Why can’t we speak ill of the dead?” Well, my mind went immediately to the woman that stopped traffic in Minneapolis and was shot by an ICE agent after allegedly trying to run...[More]
Rest in peace, Mike - Jan. 14, 2026
Editor’s note: This column is written by author and former columnist Bill Steigerwald News of the death of my old friend Michael Reagan went viral this week – justifiably. When it was announced on Jan. 4 Mike had died of cancer at the age 80, many of his fans, friends and former colleagues...[More]
Testimony to lower Kansas property taxes needed - Jan. 8, 2026
Anyone who would like to testify concerning their increasing property taxes, please read below as the deadline is soon to testify on behalf of lowering property taxes in Kansas. Below are directions for participating in the hearing process for SCR 1616 - Cap Assessment value Protection (CAP) Constitutional Amendment,...[More]
Edwin Marvin Marshall ~ 11-08-1957 to 11-08-2025 - Jan. 8, 2026
Linn County News Published January 14, 2026 Edwin Marvin Marshall, 68, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025, his birthday, surrounded by love. Born on Nov. 8, 1957, in Kansas City, Kan., to Marvin and Carolyn Marshall, Ed grew up with a deep appreciation for family,...[More]
