Hawks go 2-1 with two league wins - Feb. 12, 2020
The Jayhawk boys’ basketball team had a busy week. First they had a make-up game on Feb. 3 as they hosted league foe Marmaton Valley. Then on Feb. 4 they traveled to Osawatomie to play the Trojans. Finally on Feb. 7 they hosted another league opponent in Northeast Arma. The...[More]
Lady Jays survive inconsistent first half - Feb. 12, 2020
After an inconsistent first 14 minutes, Pleasanton’s offense became efficient and posted a 46-19 Three Rivers League win at Altoona-Midway Friday. The victory lifted the Lady Blu-Jays’ league mark to 2-4 and 8-6 overall. Altoona-Midway remains winless in 15...[More]
Prairie View girls’ wrestling holds Pioneer League tournament - Feb. 12, 2020
The Prairie View girls’ wrestling team hosted the Pioneer League wrestling tournament on the afternoon of Feb. 4. Six of the seven Pioneer League teams competed in the tournament with the Lady Buffs finishing second with 76 points. Burlington won the tournament with 129 points....[More]
Prairie View basketball falls to Wellsville, splits with Santa Fe Trail on Courtwarming week - Feb. 12, 2020
Last week was the Buffalos’ Courtwarming week, and it began with the Buffalos traveling to Wellsville on Feb. 4 and then hosting Santa Fe Trail for Courtwarming on Feb. 7. The Prairie View boys lost the first game big to Wellsville 62-37 and then the second game...[More]
Benefit dinner, silent auction set for Feb. 21 - Feb. 12, 2020
Proceeds to aid Linn County Children’s Coalition Caleb Secrest is stepping up and stepping outside the box with his National Honor Society project for this year. The Pleasanton High School junior has set up a benefit dinner and silent auction with the proceeds to...[More]
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]
