1 suspect still at large following pursuit - Dec. 5, 2018
Following the pursuit that took place on Monday, Nov. 26, when Linn County sheriff’s deputies assisted Johnson County with a warrant execution in the Linn County Park and Marina, two of the four subjects pursued are currently incarcerated and one is still at large. During...[More]
Henry G. Bradley 07-29-1948 to 11-30-2018 - Dec. 4, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished Dec. 5, 2018Henry G. Bradley, age 70, Hume, Mo., passed away on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at the Olathe Medical Center. He was born on July 29, 1948, the son of Dale and Helen Kleitz Bradley.Henry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a welder...[More]
Arlene Snow 09-17-1926 to 12-02-2018 - Dec. 4, 2018
Linn County NewsWednesday, Dec. 5, 2018Arlene Snow, age 92, Mound City, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at her home. She was born on Sept. 17, 1926, at Mound City, the daughter of Chester A. and Fallie DeMott Nickelson.She was united in marriage to Frank Wilford “Bill” Snow on Oct. 25,...[More]
Margaret Ellen Rogers 12-18-1922 to 12-02-2018 - Dec. 4, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished Dec. 5, 2018Margaret Ellen Rogers, age 95, of Cherryvale, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kan.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Kincaid Selma United Methodist Church, Kincaid, Kan., with...[More]
James Roland Corbitt 02-13-1952 to 05-10-2018 - Dec. 4, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished Dec. 5, 2018James Roland Corbitt, former Pleasanton resident, passed away on May 10, 2018, due to a work-related accident. He was born on Feb. 13, 1952, in Tacoma, Wash. James was preceded in death by his parents, James J. Corbitt and Isabel Persis Corbitt; and his best friend...[More]
Elton E. Fletcher 08-02-1922 to 11-30-2018 - Dec. 4, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished Dec. 5, 2018Elton E. Fletcher, age 96, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at the Galena Nursing Center. He was born in Mound City, Kan., on Aug. 2, 1922, the son of Ernest and Blanche Cvarfordt Fletcher.He served his country in the United States Army during...[More]
History of local teams at state basketball tournaments - Nov. 28, 2018
This high school basketball season will be the 108th that will culminate in the crowning of state tournament champions. Though no Linn County-related squad has ever finished higher than third place at a state tournament, 17 in total have made state appearances. 1927: Blue Mound boys in the 20-school...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Islam in the United States - Nov. 28, 2018
I’ve recently watched a few videos featuring Muslim leaders touting the slow, inside takeover of the United States by Muslims elected into U.S. leadership positions. Granted, I think a person needs to look at the background of the snippets – when they were filmed, why and where –...[More]
Cullor looks to take another run at a State Championship - Nov. 28, 2018
BY ADAM HOLT LINN COUNTY NEWS sportslcn@ckt.net Last season Gavin Cullor became the third State Champion in Prairie View’s wrestling history, joining Nathan Sommer and Kaleb Konitzer. However, Cullor has a chance to become a two-time champion as he returns for his senior season...[More]
Fundraiser set for Parker Elementary teacher battling cancer - Nov. 28, 2018
A fundraiser is set for 5 p.m. Friday evening, Nov. 30, to help Lindsay Murillo, a fifth-grade teacher at Parker Elementary, with expenses being incurred as she seeks treatment for cancer. The fundraiser will be held in the Parker Elementary School and will include a barbecue dinner for a free-will...[More]
