Blu-Jays win ugly at Bluestem, prepare for 8-man homecoming - Oct. 2, 2019
To say that Pleasanton left Leon-Bluestem with a 28-8 football victory last Friday isn’t disputable.To say that the win was pretty is.Blu-Jay fans who made the 150-mile one-way trip could argue that a combination of 21 penalties on both sides for 225 yards, lost ‘Jay scoring opportunities...[More]
Hawks run well at Ramsey Invitational - Oct. 2, 2019
The Jayhawk cross country team traveled to Prairie View on Thursday, Sept. 26, to compete in the Ramsey Invitational.The team did quite well as multiple runners for both the boys and girls put up some good times. The varsity boys’ team placed fourth at the meet while the varsity girls’ team...[More]
Prairie View cross country hosts Ramsey Invitational - Oct. 2, 2019
The Prairie View cross country team hosted their annual cross country meet on Thursday, Sept. 26, the Ramsey Invitational.The Buffalos did well in the meet as multiple runners put up good times, and the girls’ varsity team placed fifth.Dylan Vance led the varsity boys in their 5K race with a 28th...[More]
General Pleasonton Days promises tons of fun - Oct. 2, 2019
By BARBARA PROFFITTLinn County News barbara@linncountynews.netThe annual General Pleasonton Days event is set for this coming weekend, Oct. 5 and 6.The celebration honoring the city’s history begins on Saturday morning with vendors setting up along Main Street as early as 8 a.m. One such vendor...[More]
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]
