Akes appointed Linn County Sheriff by Republican Central Committee - Oct. 23, 2024
Following the resignation of former Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend that was effective Sept. 22, 2024, the Linn County Republican Central Committee held their official meeting to appoint a sheriff until Sheriff-elect James Akes officially takes office in January. Central Committee Chair Becky Johnson...[More]
Commissioners discuss Queens Road issues - Oct. 23, 2024
During the meeting on Monday, Oct. 21, the Linn County Commissioners discussions with Linn County Public Works Administrator Shaun West turned to Queens Road, which abuts the wildlife refuge. West noted that if the county were to vacate the road, ownership of it would revert to the refuge and with flooding...[More]
Regalado named as new director for Hive Library - Oct. 23, 2024
Recently, Lou Regalado took a position with the Hive Library in Pleasanton as their new director. Regalado is originally from San Juan, Texas, but spent twelve years living and working in Tucson, Ariz., before moving with her family to Olathe, Kan., when her husband took a position with Garmin Industries. “I...[More]
Prairie View volleyball advances to 3A Sub-State - Oct. 23, 2024
The Prairie View volleyball team advanced to the 3A Sub-State tournament on Oct. 26 by placing second in the 3A Regional 2 quad on Oct. 21. Before this the team had some final Pioneer League volleyball action at Wellsville on Oct. 15. There the Lady Buffs faced Burlington and Anderson County....[More]
Jayhawk volleyball advances to the 3A Sub-State bracket - Oct. 23, 2024
The Jayhawk volleyball team is having a good season and that good season will continue as they advanced to the Sub-State tournament bracket by placing second in their Regional quad on Oct. 21. However, the Hawks had some games before that. On Oct. 15 they competed in a triangular at Southern Coffee...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Oct. 23, 2024
Peter Principle in action In my younger days at Colorado State University, I studied journalism, marketing and sales. Part of that curriculum included what I have found to be very accurate in the business climate – the Peter Principle. Wikipedia.com explains, “The Peter principle is a concept...[More]
Kathryn “Irene” Holsman ~ 12-25-1928 to 10-18-2024 - Oct. 22, 2024
Linn County News Published October 30, 2024 Kathryn "Irene" Holsman, age 95 of Pleasanton, Kan., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 18, 2024, with her family by her side at her Anew Healthcare Home. Irene was the oldest child of William Louie Holsman and Ella Ada (Umphenour)...[More]
Pleasanton football picks up big win against Uniontown - Oct. 22, 2024
The Pleasanton football team hosted Uniontown on Oct. 18 on Senior Night. The Jays picked up the win 27-14 in a big win for the district standings. Currently Pleasanton is 2-2 in district play which puts them in the top four behind Colgan and Jayhawk and tied with Erie. This week the Jays play at Erie...[More]
Four-day school week discussed by USD 344 board - Oct. 16, 2024
Among many other agenda items, the USD 344 Board of Education spoke about researching a four-day school week Monday night. Superintendent Don Epps said things to look at with the shorter school week are staff retention, student learning and how families are affected. Epps said, “Many small districts...[More]
Three commissioner write-ins enter November race - Oct. 16, 2024
The Primary Election held August 6 left Ali Hamilton as the candidate with the most votes in the District 2 Commission race and Jim Johnson as the current incumbent with the most votes in District 3; that does not mean the two candidates don’t have competition in the General Election on Nov. 5. The...[More]
