Otis Clyde Lile 05-24-1937 to 10-13-2019 - Oct. 24, 2019
Otis Clyde Lile 05-24-1937 to 10-13-2019 Linn County News Published Oct. 30, 2019 Otis Clyde Lile, age 82, of Parker, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe. Otis was born May 24, 1937, in Lawrence, Kan. He was the youngest of three born to Clyde...[More]
Win over Erie secures bi-district spot, winning record for Hawks - Oct. 23, 2019
A fourth-quarter Cade Kellstadt touchdown gave Jayhawk-Linn a come-from-behind 20-16 win at Erie Friday in Class 2A, District 1 play.The win pushes the ‘Hawks’ record to 5-2, assuring the school of its fourth consecutive winning football season. Only in a stretch from 1999-2004 did the 48-year...[More]
leasanton football falls to Colgan in district play - Oct. 23, 2019
The Pleasanton football team hosted district foe, St. Mary’s Colgan, on Oct. 18.The Blu-Jay football program has improved over the past few years but has not yet got over that hump of defeating teams like Colgan or Olpe. Even with one of their key players missing in Kasen McKee for the season,...[More]
Prairie View stomps Anderson County, ensures district championship - Oct. 23, 2019
The Buffalos hosted Anderson County on Oct. 18 for Senior-Parent Night. Not only was it Senior-Parent Night but it was also a big game for Prairie View’s 3A district. The Buffalos needed the win to secure the district championship, and they got that win against the Bulldogs as they won big, 41-0.“I...[More]
K-9 Search and Rescue visits Mound City Library - Oct. 23, 2019
Several members of the K-9 Search and Rescue of Kansas team, or K-9 SARK, visited the Mound City Library on Saturday morning, Oct. 19, along with their canine partners for a meet and greet with the public so that others could learn about who they are and what they do.Don Jacot was on hand with his dog...[More]
Proud Democrat - Oct. 23, 2019
I applaud Ms. Childress for standing for what she believes – and that is the Democrat Party. She spoke of what they were 80 or so years ago, and I too feel that the party had a wonderful platform back then. They truly spoke for the people, worked for the people, and had common sense leaders elected...[More]
Parker seeks scrapyard road remedy - Oct. 23, 2019
Recycling owner foresees court decision“We’ve got to do something.”In a nutshell, that was the summarization by Parker Mayor Wayne Burk of a road issue on Walnut Avenue south of South Street.Central to the discussion at the Oct. 10 monthly City Council meeting is the Recycling Services...[More]
Linn County Health Department to host countywide community baby shower - Oct. 23, 2019
The Linn County Health Department will be hosting a community baby shower from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the First Baptist Church, 8424 Paine Road, at the intersection of K-52 and Paine Road, Mound City. “We want everyone to come out and have some fun and perhaps go home with some of...[More]
Former sheriff vehicle purchase puts county over budget an additional $108,000 - Oct. 23, 2019
In a written report to the County Commissioners, new Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend updated them on the plight of the budget at the sheriff’s department.Part of his campaign pledge to the Linn County Republican Central Committee precinct people before his appointment was that he wanted to start...[More]
Enoch Edward Joles 03-24-1943 to 10-18-2019 - Oct. 21, 2019
Enoch Edward Joles 03-24-1943 to 10-18-2019 Linn County News Published Oct. 23, 2019 Enoch Edward Joles, age 76, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at the Olathe Hospice House. He was born in Benton, Ark., on March 24, 1943, the son of Affie and Annie Reynolds Joles. He...[More]
