Linn County Museum honors Black History Month - Feb. 12, 2020
An Underground Railroad quilt is on display at the Linn County Museum in Pleasanton this month in honor of Black History Month. The quilts, such as this one, were hung out at farms and homes along the slaves’ northern route to guide them where to go next or what to do. The patterns would...[More]
Bully Pulpit - What does a tear mean? - Feb. 12, 2020
Well, President Donald Trump did it again. He gave a wonderful State of the Union speech to America and brought tears to my eyes once again. He spoke of the many great things going on in the United States bringing it back to a place where other nations respect us, we have a vibrant economy, and...[More]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Feb. 12, 2020
On Feb. 10, 2020, the County Commissioners released a statement, created behind closed doors, in response to my request for input on hiring an Assistant County Attorney. The County Attorney Office has full authority to hire whoever it deems necessary to fulfill the duties of the office. I appreciate...[More]
Feb. 10 letter from the County Commissioners to C.A. James Brun - Feb. 12, 2020
Re: Budget issues Dear Mr. Brun: Thank you for your presentation to the Commission on Monday, Jan. 27, regarding the need in your office for an assistant prosecutor. The commissioners agree with you that as an elected official, you have the authority to staff your office as you see fit. We...[More]
Letter to County Attorney prompts open meeting question to commissioners - Feb. 12, 2020
The County Commissioners opened their Monday meeting with a request by County Counselor Gary Thompson to immediately go into executive session for a legal matter for 10 minutes. After they reconvened, Thompson said that the commissioners had him prepare a letter to address the request...[More]
USD 362 sets public meetings to explain bond proposal - Feb. 12, 2020
At Monday’s Prairie View Unified School District 362 board of education monthly meeting, Rex Bollinger, Ed.D., district superintendent, updated members on the April 7 bond election for $7.5 million for construction and renovation at Prairie View High. He said that three...[More]
Richard Butts 06-04-1935 to 02-05-2020 - Feb. 10, 2020
Richard Butts 06-04-1935 to 02-05-2020 Linn County News Published Feb. 12, 2020 Richard Butts, age 84, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away peacefully at NorthCare Hospice House with family by his side on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. He was born on June 4, 1935, in La Cygne, the youngest...[More]
Cecil Ray Taylor 12-14-1936 to 02-04-2020 - Feb. 10, 2020
Cecil Ray Taylor 12-14-1936 to 02-04-2020 Linn County News Published Feb. 12, 2020 Cecil Ray Taylor, 83, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kan. Ray was born on Dec. 14, 1936, in Keytesville, Mo., to Cecil Earl...[More]
Buffs look to slow Santa Fe Trail - Feb. 5, 2020
For Prairie View’s boys, literally slowing down Santa Fe Trail will be the focus at Friday night’s Courtwarming. The Buffalos need not look very far back to see why. Utilizing a fast break attack, the host Chargers posted a 31-10 first-quarter advantage in Thursday’s...[More]
Late rally denies Lady Hawks a first win - Feb. 5, 2020
So close were Jayhawk-Linn’s girls to their first win of the season last Friday night. Two Kadence Carpenter free throws had given the Lady Hawks a 28-24 lead at Central Heights with 4:40 left in the non-league game. The Lady Vikings, however, proceeded to score the game’s...[More]
