Commissioners look to make 1095, 1150 roads intersection safer - Mar. 28, 2018
After the latest fatalities at the intersection of 1095 and 1150 roads, the County Commissioners are looking to lessen the danger of the intersection.Jackie Messer, public works field supervisor, told them Monday morning at their meeting that reflective tape has been added to the stop signs located on...[More]
3 arrested in Linn Valley drug bust - Mar. 28, 2018
Linn Valley Police Chief Corey Murrison said that at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, Officer Dustin Stuteville drove toward a car that would not dim its bright lights for him. He turned around at which time the car fled.He chased the vehicle at speeds up to 70 miles per hour through Linn Valley. Sgt....[More]
LVPD hosts LEO class on searches, seizures - Mar. 28, 2018
The Linn Valley Police Department hosted a continuing education class for law enforcement officers (LEO) last Wednesday, March 21, for 30 officers from across the state.Police Chief Corey Murrison said classes are offered through the academy, and Sgt. Joe Rogers set these up. He called and told KLETC...[More]
Prescott Country View Nursing Home asks for assistance from county - Mar. 28, 2018
Some of the board of Prescott Country View Nursing Home (PCVNH) including Chairwoman Barbara Peine, Fritz Norbury and office manager Kim Owens met with the County Commissioners Monday to inform them of financial issues affecting the nursing home.Peine said, “We’re asking for help. We need...[More]
To the Voters and Citizens of Linn County: - Mar. 28, 2018
This Commission is keenly aware of the ongoing conflict between the County Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Department. We have made numerous efforts to quietly encourage a settlement of the differences between the agencies and their leaders. We have written them letters, met with them...[More]
Julie C. Bacon 11-05-1947 to 03-21-2018 - Mar. 27, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished March 28, 2018Julie C. Bacon, age 70, formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.Funeral service was held Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. There was to be a private family burial service. ...[More]
Ila Marie Elliott 03-01-1932 to 03-18-2018 - Mar. 27, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished March 28, 2018Ila Marie Elliott, 86, formerly of Mound City, Kan., died on Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Marysville, Ohio. She was born on March 1, 1932, at Prescott, Kan., the daughter of Elmer and Ella Masoner Beckman.She married Ralph C. Elliott on July 17, 1949, at Paola, Kan....[More]
Della F. Wade 07-22-1926 to 03-23-2018 - Mar. 27, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished March 28, 2018Della F. Wade, aged 91, died peacefully on March 23, 2018, at her home in La Cygne, Kan. Della was born July 22, 1926, in Independence, Mo., the daughter of Edward L. Cohee and Juley A. (Cox) Cohee. Della graduated from La Cygne High School in the Class of 1944....[More]
Third World experience with First World eyes - Mar. 21, 2018
Secrest sees Nepal healthcare firsthandWhen westerners visualize Nepal, they see the ice fields of the Himalayans with Mt. Everest reigning supreme over the world, not a Third World hospital serving three million people in the agglomeration of Kathmandu, Nepal. But that is exactly where Pleasanton resident...[More]
10 cases of measles identified, 1 in Linn County 11 possible exposure points - Mar. 21, 2018
A single case of measles has resulted in ten other cases in Johnson, Miami and Linn counties.The first case was reported from a daycare in Johnson County, and since then seven other Johnson County residents, one Miami County resident and one Linn County residents have been identified as having measles....[More]
