Essential: The Linn County Health Department working to bring us through COVID-19 - Apr. 29, 2020
The staff of the Linn County Health Department has been diligently working to keep Linn Countians safe throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, spending countless hours on the local COVID-19 response, all while maintaining their regular duties and programs for the community. “On March 16, I stated to...[More]
LC Sheriff’s Office joins Crimes Against Children Task Force - Apr. 29, 2020
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force in an effort to better serve the children in Linn County and help keep them safe. The task force is comprised of multiple agencies working together to assist in the eradication of child crimes...[More]
Boicourt Bridge boat ramp closed – but state looks to replace it - Apr. 29, 2020
Following a letter to the editor complaining about a closed boat ramp located at Trego and 1700 Road on the Marais des Cygnes River, the Kansas State Department of Wildlife explained a few misconceptions about the ramp and the public’s ability to use it. Linn County resident Josh Lindsey said,...[More]
Linn Valley couple recount cruise and COVID-19 infection 42 days later still positive for infection - Apr. 29, 2020
If you think back to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, most of you will remember television coverage of cruise ships floating in bays waiting for permission to dock and disembark coronavirus-ill passengers. Linn Valley’s Kevin and Leslie Hachinsky know all-to-well what...[More]
Phased opening of county discussed - Apr. 29, 2020
As May 1 approaches with the end of the state disaster declaration supposedly in sight, and May 3 with the Governor’s disaster declaration, what will happen next to open the state back up looms on the horizon. Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Barlet and County Health Nurse Tisha Coleman met...[More]
Robert Franklin Secrest 03-19-1998 to 04-23, 2020 - Apr. 28, 2020
Linn County News Published April 29, 2020 Robert Franklin Secrest, 22, died on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Danbury Hospital after complications related to cerebral palsy. Robert was born on March 19, 1998, in Lexington, S.C., to parents Robert L. Secrest...[More]
Albert Joseph “Joe†Elliott 02-06-1937 to 04-22-2020 - Apr. 27, 2020
Linn County News Published April 29, 2020 Albert Joseph "Joe" Elliott, age 83, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was born at his grandmother's home in rural Miami County, Kan., the son of Merritt Joseph and Frances Alberta Young Elliott. He graduated from Paola...[More]
SPECIAL: Anderson County Hospital expands COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing to first responders - Apr. 22, 2020
Anderson County Hospital expands COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing to first responders GARNETT, Ks. (April 21, 2020) – Anderson County Hospital in Garnett is pleased to announce that they are expanding drive-through testing of COVID-19 to all first responders who meet testing criteria...[More]
Essential: Food Fair working through COVID-19 - Apr. 22, 2020
With reports on the spread of the COVID-19 virus updating almost hourly in some areas, citizens are trying hard to get used to the new normal. However, as difficult as that might be for most, it’s even harder for those categorized as essential workers. The staff at Pleasanton’s Food...[More]
