DAR local members link with George Washington - Dec. 4, 2019
What do an octogenarian retired farmer born in Chillicothe, Mo., and a Generation X software developer born in Des Moines, Iowa, have in common, other than their love of animals? The answer lies in a 243-year-old event which continued to rattle the mightiest nation on earth and eventually...[More]
USD 344 receives awards from Kansas State Department of Education - Dec. 4, 2019
leasanton USD 344 has been named a recipient of the Kansas State Department of Education Kansans Can Star Recognition and Commissioners Award. Four years ago, the State Board of Education launched its new vision for education – Kansas leads the world in the success of each student...[More]
Mound City okays communication tower placement on hill - Dec. 4, 2019
In a move to get ready for the construction of the new Law Enforcement and Judicial Center, Chris Martin, IT director for Linn County, addressed the City Council of Mound City at their meeting Monday concerning placing the communication tower, now located at the current county...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Buy local - Dec. 4, 2019
rn It hits me in the forehead every so often that we, Linn County residents, need to support local business. If we, the people that live in Linn County, don’t support our local businesses, few others will. rn Our city councils need to lead by example – purchase their goods in Linn...[More]
Anonymous donation could save lives at USD 346 - Dec. 4, 2019
American Medical Response (AMR), the emergency medical services provider for Linn County, has partnered with county agencies, such as the sheriff’s office, to provide AED (automated external defibrillator) units for use in emergency situations. “AMR is a national...[More]
Mound City ordinance for dilapidated houses discussed - Dec. 4, 2019
Discussion from last month concerning dilapidated houses and residents living with no water, electricity or sewer continued this month at their Monday meeting as the City Council of Mound City asked City Attorney Jesse Randall what he had found to tweak the current ordinance. The...[More]
County investigates purchase of former pharmacy further - Dec. 4, 2019
Following the suggestion by former District 2 County Commissioner Vicki Leonard to use the building constructed for Pleasanton Drug Co. as the Linn County Health Department site, the County Commissioners continued the discussion Monday at their meeting when they verified the square...[More]
Myrtle Eileen Velky 06-14-1940 to 11-28-2019 - Dec. 2, 2019
Myrtle Eileen Velky 06-14-1940 to 11-28-2019 Linn County News Published Dec. 4, 2019 Myrtle Eileen Velky, age 79, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. She was born on June 14, 1940, in Plankinton, S.D., the daughter of Harold and Myrtle Cornelius Atkinson. Eileen...[More]
Linn County’s top 12 high school cross country runners - Nov. 27, 2019
The 2019 cross country season is over, and all three schools ran well and improved throughout the season. As usual it is time to talk about our top high school cross country runners in Linn County. All three schools are represented on the list, and the runners were chosen by times, placings,...[More]
Students across Linn County chosen for KMEA honor bands, choirs - Nov. 27, 2019
Students from multiple schools and districts across the county have been selected as members of the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) Honor Band or Honor Choir for their level. These students were selected as the best in the Southeast District of the Kansas Music Educators Association...[More]