Pantry’s across the county still helping - Apr. 8, 2020
With so many of our local families either losing hours or out of work all-together, right now due to the coronavirus, the food pantries that operate across our county are more important than ever. Concern at Mound City, located 516 Main Street, is closed to the public; however, the pantry is still in...[More]
County staffs Centerville in preparation for more COVID cases Full-service ambulance soon staffed - Apr. 8, 2020
The commissioners heard from their department heads and elected officials concerning the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 virus with AMR Capt. Galen Anderson starting the morning telling them that the health department and Emergency Management were helpful in collaborating with them making sure their...[More]
Sheriff reports criminal threat on health nurse and emergency management coordinator - Apr. 8, 2020
Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend told the commissioners that there are a lot of things going on behind the scene including criminal threats to County Health Nurse Tisha Coleman and Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Barlet. He said, “I want to get the message out to people in troubling times...[More]
Linn County – still six cases positive COVID Attributed to social distancing and hand washing - Apr. 8, 2020
Linn County Health Nurse Tisha Coleman updated the commissioners Monday that Linn County was still at six positive cases of COVID-19 despite an increase in testing and thanked everyone for staying home, social distancing and hand washing. She asked that anyone traveling out of state call KDHE for instructions...[More]
County employees to receive 110 percent pay for working during pandemic $72,000 cost to county over 2 months - Apr. 8, 2020
Following up on conversation that started last week concerning hazard pay for county employees that continue to do their jobs during the pandemic continued this week when County Clerk David Lamb said that federal family leave guidelines (E-FMLA), that gives those with children or family members with...[More]
SPECIAL: The Kansas National Guard needs your help to dispel a rumor that is being shared on social media platforms. - Apr. 7, 2020
Individuals are receiving the attached letter. The letter circulating falsely claims the Department of Homeland Security will mobilize the National Guard to enforce a national quarantine. The Department of Homeland Security does not have the authority to mobilize...[More]
Lori Ann Geerson 04-23-1963 to 04-04-2020 - Apr. 7, 2020
Linn County News Published April 8, 2020 Lori Ann Geersen, 56, of Linn Valley, Kan. passed to life in the spirit on April 4, 2020, at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kan. Lori was born on April 23, 1963 to Gary and Helen Geersen in Martin, S.D. She graduated from Chamberlain...[More]
SPECIAL: COVID-19 Prevention for Establishments with Self-Service Food - Apr. 3, 2020
· No self-served unpackaged food (hot dog rollers, nacho bars, bulk bin items, salad bars, etc) are allowed. · Pre-packaged food in hot or cold holding units that is accessible...[More]
SPECIAL: Governor Kelly announces resumption of State of Kansas operations - Apr. 3, 2020
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that public access to state office buildings will remain closed until April 19, 2020. This restriction matches the stay-home order that Governor Kelly signed on March 28. Following the two-week suspension of state government operations on March 23,...[More]
Albert Craig Dougherty 04-29-1975 to 03-31-2020 - Apr. 3, 2020
Linn County News Published April 8, 2020 Albert Craig Dougherty Jr, age 44, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was born on April 29, 1975, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Albert Craig Dougherty, Sr., and Laura Wilcox. His mother preceded him in death. Albert...[More]
