E-Vents by Erika - Jul. 3, 2019
E-Vents by Erika is a dream come true for Erika Gilbert of Pleasanton. What started as a “Sweet Sixteen” birthday party for her younger sister, Megan Lowe, is now a thriving business. Erika refers to herself as a recovering Pinterest addict with a knack for...[More]
County Attorney budget increases by $49,360 - Jul. 3, 2019
Following 20 minutes of executive session for legal purposes with County Attorney James Brun, the County Commissioners at their regular Monday meeting heard his 2020 budget proposal that included money for raises for his office staff and an assistant county attorney. Brun...[More]
Heartland REC gives power line safety presentation - Jul. 3, 2019
After several county vehicles hit power lines over the last 6-8 eight months in the course of normal operations, Harry Wisdom, Linn County’s South District road foreman, became involved and spoke to Paul Norris, director of operations for Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.,...[More]
Republican meeting to discuss Law Enforcement Center project - Jul. 3, 2019
The Linn County Republican Central Committee is hosting the Linn County Commissioners, County Attorney James Brun and architect Larry Goldberg to update constituents on the Linn County Law Enforcement and Judicial Center and Government Administration Center project. The public...[More]
SEK Mental Health providing presence in some school districts - Jul. 3, 2019
Nathan Fawson, executive director of Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) with headquarters in Iola, updated the County Commissioners at their Monday meeting on future funding plans for SEKMHC, explaining why their budget increased by 3 percent to $111,395. Fawson said...[More]
Battle flag donated to Garnett VFW in memory of Sgt. Mersman - Jul. 3, 2019
The Prairie View High School Law and Leadership Academy visited VFW Post No. 6397 in Garnett on the morning of July 1 to donate a battle flag. The flag is being donated by Prairie View alum Drake Robin in memory of Sgt. Jeffery Mersman, another Prairie View alum. Mersman died...[More]
Rosalie Rebecca (Priest) Rowe 01-15-1935 to 07-01-2019 - Jul. 2, 2019
Linn County News Published July 3, 2019 Rosalie Rebecca (Priest) Rowe of Iola, Kan., went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2019. Rosalie departed this world peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and her sons. Rosalie was born in Lawrence, Kan., on Jan. 15, 1935, to Samuel Franklin...[More]
Adam Wayne Bancroft January 10, 1971 – June 21, 2019 - Jun. 28, 2019
Published in the Linn County News July 3, 2019 Adam Wayne Bancroft, age 48, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, June 21, 2019, as the result of a vehicle accident east of Ft. Scott on Hwy. 54. He was born January 10, 1971, in Lansing, MI, the son of Dennis W. Bancroft and Pamela...[More]
Cleo Irma Bloomfield September 13, 1925 – June 25, 2019 - Jun. 28, 2019
Published in the Linn County News July 3, 2019 Cleo Irma Bloomfield, age 93, a lifelong resident of Prescott, Kan., passed away late Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. She was born September 13, 1925, in Prescott, the daughter of Karl...[More]
Charles Lee Klempnauer - Jun. 28, 2019
Charles Lee Klempnauer, age 75, of the Tanglewood Lake Community near La Cygne passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his home. A visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Graveside service...[More]