Linda Jo Fort 11-16-1940 to 07-03-2019 - Jul. 5, 2019
Linda Jo Fort 11-16-1940 to 07-03-2019 Linn County News Published July 10, 2019 Linda Jo Fort, age 78, La Cygne, Kan., passed away July 3, 2019, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 16, 1940, in Paola, Kan., the daughter of Albert and Pauline...[More]
Dennis “Denny†K. Harris 05-01-1948 to 07-03-2019 - Jul. 5, 2019
Dennis “Denny” K. Harris 05-01-1948 to 07-03-2019 Linn County News Published July 10, 2019 Dennis "Denny" K. Harris passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the age of 71 years, peacefully at his home with friends by his side. He was born May 1, 1948, at home...[More]
Local softball teams do well in area tournaments - Jul. 3, 2019
The summer softball leagues were in full swing this past week as there were six tournaments in action for local players. Teams from Parker, La Cygne, Mound City, Pleasanton and Blue Mound took part in the tournaments with a few earning trophies for their respective teams. The 8U girls’...[More]
Pleasanton trapshooting finishes third at State - Jul. 3, 2019
The Pleasanton trapshooting team came home with a State trophy for the first time making team history. The team finished third at the KSCTL (Kansas State Clay Target League) 1A State Championship at Wichita on June 15. The championship consisted of 46 other schools and over 600 shooters. The...[More]
Whiskey Mansion Ranch offers unique venue for events - Jul. 3, 2019
Whiskey Mansion Ranch is located just two miles west of Butler, Mo., on a beautiful 56-acre ranch, where they provide a rustic, private country venue that is available for weddings, receptions, banquets, holiday parties, reunions and more. “The ranch was named after...[More]
Pearls and Curls: One stop for fashion and style - Jul. 3, 2019
Pearls and Curls Boutique in Girard offers its customers the ability to get everything they need – in one location. Whether you simply need a boost, or you’re shopping for a special night out, Pearls and Curls is a one-stop shop for fashion and style. In the...[More]
E-Vents by Erika - Jul. 3, 2019
E-Vents by Erika is a dream come true for Erika Gilbert of Pleasanton. What started as a “Sweet Sixteen” birthday party for her younger sister, Megan Lowe, is now a thriving business. Erika refers to herself as a recovering Pinterest addict with a knack for...[More]
County Attorney budget increases by $49,360 - Jul. 3, 2019
Following 20 minutes of executive session for legal purposes with County Attorney James Brun, the County Commissioners at their regular Monday meeting heard his 2020 budget proposal that included money for raises for his office staff and an assistant county attorney. Brun...[More]
Heartland REC gives power line safety presentation - Jul. 3, 2019
After several county vehicles hit power lines over the last 6-8 eight months in the course of normal operations, Harry Wisdom, Linn County’s South District road foreman, became involved and spoke to Paul Norris, director of operations for Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.,...[More]
Republican meeting to discuss Law Enforcement Center project - Jul. 3, 2019
The Linn County Republican Central Committee is hosting the Linn County Commissioners, County Attorney James Brun and architect Larry Goldberg to update constituents on the Linn County Law Enforcement and Judicial Center and Government Administration Center project. The public...[More]
