Jayhawk junior high wrestling places second at Burlington - Nov. 13, 2019
The Jayhawk wrestling program looks like the future is in good hands as the junior high team traveled to Burlington on Nov. 2. The team did very well at the Junior High Bobcat Classic and placed second with 110 points. Osawatomie won the event with 134 points while Burlington...[More]
PHS Varsity Competition Squad brings home group, individual honors - Nov. 13, 2019
Pleasanton High School Varsity Competition Squad attended their first showcase of the competition season on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Louisburg for the Heartland Cheer Showcase. The squad was well represented in four categories including the game day routine, stunt group, individual jump and tumbling. The...[More]
Prairie View football dominates Columbus on their way to sectional round of playoffs - Nov. 13, 2019
The Prairie View football team earned another trophy this past Friday night on Nov. 8 as they defeated Columbus 35-0 to become regional champions. The Buffalos now sit at 10-0 as they are now Pioneer League district and regional champions. The team seems to be getting better as the season...[More]
Prairie View High School to present ‘Damn Yankees’ - Nov. 13, 2019
Prairie View High School staff and students will present the play “Damn Yankees” for their fall production this week. The play revolves around Joe Boyd, played by Dakota Morse, a man who would sell his soul to ensure that his favorite baseball team wins the pennant....[More]
Bully Pulpit - Where is the compassion? - Nov. 13, 2019
We’re pretty lucky in Linn County. There may be a few people living close or below the poverty line causing cities to crack down on individuals living with no water, sewer or electricity – but all in all, most people want to live like human beings. California, on the other hand,...[More]
Pleasanton Dinner Theatre to present ‘Give My Regards to Broadway’ - Nov. 13, 2019
The Pleasanton Dinner Theatre will present “Give My Regards to Broadway” this week for their annual fall production. “This play was the first show we ever produced, as well as the first show we produced here at Pleasanton,” said Director James Beltz. “It’s...[More]
La Cygne to pursue water chemical vendor change - Nov. 13, 2019
City clerk relays training vision on utility viability La Cygne will pursue a change in chemical vendors for their water treatment plant. That was the unanimous decision during the regular council meeting last Wednesday, Nov. 6, that included a utility-related vision...[More]
Few to be affected by USD 362 graduation tweak - Nov. 13, 2019
District sets out-of-state tuition, head lice treatment policies Few future Prairie View High graduates will be affected by an adjustment enacted Monday night by the Unified School District 362 board of education. Potential out-of-state students without family ties will also...[More]
La Cygne to review retail beer ordinance - Nov. 13, 2019
Local liquor retailer questions Dollar General cereal malt beverage expansion Whether city government has the right to deny an annual cereal malt beverage retail license application will be further examined at next week’s regular La Cygne council meeting. At their regular meeting...[More]
Joseph O. Patterson 06-10-1937 to 11-06-2019 - Nov. 11, 2019
Joseph O. Patterson 06-10-1937 to 11-06-2019 Linn County News Published Nov. 13, 2019 Joseph O. Patterson, 82, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born June 10, 1937, in Boicourt, Kan., to Virgil and Cleda Miller...[More]