Semiquincentennial Blues - Apr. 15, 2026
Semiquincentennial Blues“Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country” — or so typing manuals back in the 1970s had students peck out. Thankfully, the typewriter has been replaced, but that sentiment is ever so relevant today. America is sick. Almost everyone...[More]
The massive tax hike that was canceled by Trump - Apr. 15, 2026
A lot of taxpayers are being happily surprised with larger than expected refunds this filing season thanks to President Trump’s Big Beautiful Tax Bill, which included working-class tax cuts like no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, an expanded senior’s deduction and larger child credits. Filers...[More]
Vernon Lee Ross ~ 12-01-1955 to 04-10-2026 - Apr. 13, 2026
Linn County News Published April 15, 2026 Vernon Lee Ross, age 70, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on Dec. 1, 1955, in Fort Scott, Kan. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation...[More]
Pleasanton baseball falls to Southeast Cherokee - Apr. 8, 2026
The Pleasanton baseball team hosted Southeast Cherokee on March 31 in a league double-header. Southeast was too much for the Jays as they won each game big, 20-0 and 22-7. The first game was all Southeast as they led 10-0 after two innings and finished it in the fourth with an eight-run inning to win...[More]
Jayhawk softball swept by Central Heights - Apr. 8, 2026
The Jayhawk Linn softball team traveled to Central Heights on March 31 to play the Vikings in a double-header. The Lady Hawks dropped both games, a close 4-5 loss in the first game and then a 3-13 in the following game. The first game saw both teams tied 1-1 after one inning and then 2-2 after four...[More]
Prairie View baseball splits with Santa Fe Trail - Apr. 8, 2026
The Pleasanton baseball team hosted Santa Fe Trail on March 31 and split with the Chargers in a Pioneer League double-header. The Buffalos won the first game 8-7 but lost the second game 4-20. The first game started with the Buffalos taking a 2-1 lead after two innings. Trail went up 3-2 in the third...[More]
Pleasanton approves water plant roof bidding, backup water supply study - Apr. 8, 2026
The Pleasanton City Council met with BG Consultants engineer, Jason Hoskinson, Monday night and approved several projects that have been in the works, some for months, some not so long. First approved was allowing BG Consultants to advertise the Stegge Lake Dam Repair project after bidding documents...[More]
Commissioners reviewing resolution on vicious dogs - Apr. 8, 2026
During the April 6 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Planning and Zoning Administrator Jennifer Cummings and Linn County Sheriff James Akes regarding a proposed resolution regarding vicious dogs. Cummings explained that as of now, Linn County “does not have a clear, enforceable...[More]
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center takes steps to preserve local behavioral health services - Apr. 8, 2026
IOLA, KANSAS – Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) has taken steps to preserve local behavioral healthcare following a retroactive rate adjustment for 2025 that resulted in an overpayment for services during that year. To repay these funds, SEKMHC has made the difficult...[More]
Blue Mound water, sewer projects dominate meeting - Apr. 8, 2026
The Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, April 6, for their regular monthly meeting, with several old business issues to discuss. Financing for the new water tower was talked about; specifically, over funds for the engineers for the project. Max Krull, city clerk, explained how Rural Development could...[More]
