The Chiefs’ offseason: undrafted free agents - Jun. 3, 2020
This week we are going to focus on the Chiefs’ undrafted free agents for 2020. An undrafted free agent is a rookie that was not drafted by a team in the draft but was then picked up by a team that had roster room. The Chiefs only had six draft picks this year so there was plenty of room to pick...[More]
Whitaker retires after nearly a decade with city - Jun. 3, 2020
Joe Whitaker retired from his position as public works superintendent with the city of Pleasanton on May 29, and was honored by the city during their June 1 council meeting. “I want to commend the council on the wonderful job they have done in the nine years I’ve been here,” said Whitaker...[More]
StoneTree Coffee and Pottery opens in Mound City - Jun. 3, 2020
In 2001, Tree Lee had a vision to see a coffee shop and art gallery on Main Street in Mound City; and after 19 years of determination, setbacks and hard work, that vision became a reality. Tree began the purchase of the building where StoneTree Coffee and Pottery is now located 19 years ago. The floors...[More]
County reopening more to public with Ad Astra plan - Jun. 3, 2020
Last week Gov. Laura Kelly left the decision of reopening the state from the COVID-19 shutdown to each individual county, and the Linn County Board of Health comprised of the Linn County Commissioners convened Monday to first approve fireworks sales for July 4 and, second, to discuss further reopening...[More]
Justice Center project put on hold after $20.6M price tag Sales tax estimated more than enough to carry project - Jun. 3, 2020
After hearing a $20.6 million price to build the Linn County Law Enforcement and Judicial Center (Justice Center) last week, with a basement and the Government Center deleted, the County Commissioners issued a letter to project architect Goldberg Group Architects and construction manager River City Construction...[More]
Filing closes; ballot set for August primary - Jun. 3, 2020
Primary election choices for Linn County voters are set following Monday’s noon filing deadline. The Aug. 4 county ballot will feature a contested primary for both major parties for Linn County sheriff, along with three other contested Republican primaries. Kevin J. Friend, Republican incumbent...[More]
Linda Lee Ross 08-30-1941 to 05-28-2020 - Jun. 1, 2020
Linn County News Published June 3, 2020 Linda Lee Ross, age 78, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. She was born on Aug. 30, 1941, in La Cygne, Kan., the daughter of Cliff Jasper and Opal Fern Lee Filtingberger. She graduated from La Cygne Rural High...[More]
Darlene McCoy 02-05-1929 to 05-27-2020 - Jun. 1, 2020
Linn County News Published June 3, 2020 Darlene McCoy, age 91, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born on Feb. 5, 1929, in Moran, Kan., the daughter of John F. and Ada L. Hibbs Brown. She was married to Raymond Ridge; to this union, four...[More]
The Chiefs’ off-season: the draft - May. 27, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic eliminating all potential spring and summer sporting events, I figured we could dive into some coverage on most people’s favorite professional football team around here, the Kansas City Chiefs. The off-season has more or less concluded, and the Chiefs have made various...[More]
Justice Center priced at $20.6 million, no Government Admin. Center Topic tabled - May. 27, 2020
Holding a special meeting Thursday, May 21, the County Commissioners discussed the Linn County Justice Center and the cost the construction management team River City Construction came up with after receiving electrical bids. After a large increase in electrical bids, the commissioners opted to rebid...[More]
