Court hears motions in Flores case - Oct. 2, 2019
Joseph Flores appeared in Linn County District Court on Monday, Sept. 30, for a hearing set for motions filed in case 2018-CR-000116. Judge Amy Harth noted all nine motions filed by defense attorney Geoffrey Clark to be heard and then proceeded to go through them one by one.The first motion discussed...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Vacation - Oct. 2, 2019
Well, I’m hot off of a 17 hour series of flights, layovers and airport ventures from my recent trip to Alaska; needless to say it was worth it for the experiences.I was able to spend almost two weeks in two separate adventures, the first a women’s fly fishing trip that included a fly-in to...[More]
La Cygne hires public works head - Oct. 2, 2019
La Cygne has filled its public works department superintendency.At a special meeting Sept. 24, its City Council voted unanimously to hire Dan Nasalroad at a $20 hourly pay rate.After completing his pre-employment physical and drug screening, Nasalroad will officially begin employment Oct. 14.Also serving...[More]
Morse calls out County Attorney on KORA request - Oct. 2, 2019
What the audience saw from a county surveillance audio/video has left more questions than answers following its airing Monday morning.After what was an apparent private visit with County Counselor Gary Thompson during last week’s Monday County Commissioners’ meeting, Centerville resident...[More]
Kevin Friend appointed interim sheriff - Oct. 2, 2019
A Linn County Republican Convention was held on Thursday evening, Sept. 26, in the Bunker Hill Community Center at Mound City for the purpose of appointing an interim sheriff to replace retiring Sheriff Paul Filla.Filla will vacate the position at midnight on Monday, Sept. 30; however, his term does...[More]
Angilee L. Dennis 09-29-1931 to 09-26-2019 - Sep. 30, 2019
Angilee L. Dennis 09-29-1931 to 09-26-2019 Linn County News Published Oct. 2, 2019 Angilee L. Dennis, age 87, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. She was born in Norwood, Mo., on Sept. 29, 1931, the daughter of Elzie and Sylvia Owens Smith. She graduated...[More]
Doris Ann Prike 10-15-1935 to 09-08-2019 - Sep. 30, 2019
Doris Ann Prike 10-15-1935 to 09-08-2019 Linn County News Published Oct. 2, 2019 Doris Ann Prike, 83, of Longmont, Colo., passed away on Sept. 8, 2019. She was born on Oct. 15, 1935, in Turner, Kan., to Clare and Stella Peck. Shortly after graduating from Turner High School,...[More]
LCN Sweepstakes changes announced - Sep. 25, 2019
The annual Linn County News Sweepstakes is making some changes to its setup this year in an effort to simplify the contest for everyone.This year we’ve streamlined the process. Instead of inserting an envelope into every paper that contains an entry form, along with your option for obtaining a...[More]
Prairie View has statement game in 28-0 win over Galena - Sep. 25, 2019
Last season the Buffalos only had one regular season loss, and that loss was against a very good Galena football team.This season, Galena is still a good football team, but if the Buffalos do lose in the regular season, it will not be against Galena because the Buffalos took care of business this past...[More]
La Cygne water operator contract satisfies KDHE - Sep. 25, 2019
With the temporary hiring of a contracted water operator, La Cygne has met a deadline to avoid violation of Kansas statute.At the regular council meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 18, Stewart Kasper, Osawatomie, was named to the position, which requires him to check in daily to oversee the city’s water...[More]