CA Brun says no to resignation - Oct. 9, 2019
Following a request from the Linn County Commissioners for County Attorney James M. Brun’s resignation, Brun sent a written answer to them dated Monday, Oct. 7, which brought out many questions concerning the past sheriff, unresolved issues raised on jail management, and more.“October 7,...[More]
Special commissioners’ meeting held – Commissioners ask for County Attorney resignation - Oct. 9, 2019
Following the release of a short video taken from the Courthouse Annex at Mound City of a private conversation between County Attorney James Brun and his staff, after a meeting with architect Larry Goldberg, showing coarse comments concerning alleged disrespect from the architect and other elected officials...[More]
Mary E. Holmes 09-23-1949 to 10-04-2019 - Oct. 8, 2019
Mary E. Holmes 09-23-1949 to 10-04-2019 Linn County News Published Oct. 9, 2019 Mary E. Holmes, age 70, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. The family will have a Celebration of Life for Mary at a later date. The family suggests contributions...[More]
Gary Queen 11-03-1931 to 09-30-2019 - Oct. 7, 2019
Gary Queen 11-03-1931 to 09-30-2019 Linn County News Published Oct. 9, 2019 Gary Queen, age 87, of Paola passed away Sept. 30. Service was Friday, Oct. 4, at Dengel and Son Mortuary, 305 N. Pearl Paola, Kan. 66071, and graveside service at Woodland Cemetery, Mound City. Memorials...[More]
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]