Kids fishing derby at Linn County Fair and Rodeo - Aug. 14, 2019
The annual kids fishing derby was held at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo on the morning of Aug. 10. It was a good crowd this year as over 60 young anglers came out to enjoy some fishing. The competition began around 8:30 a.m. and ended about an hour later. The kids were divided into...[More]
‘The story isn’t over yet’ - Aug. 14, 2019
Pastor Joe Perkins and wife Terry are celebrating 25 years of service with First Baptist Church in Mound City. This type of longevity for a pastor is rare. The journey into ministry actually began in Youngstown, Ohio, where Joe grew up the son of a carpenter. Joe worked with his dad and actually...[More]
USD 362 patrons to see mill decrease - Aug. 14, 2019
Unified School District 362 property taxpayers will see a decrease of almost 1.5 mills for the 2019-20 school term. A unanimous vote by its board of education Monday night sets this year’s total mill levy at 44.241, down from last year’s 45.698. During the 8-minute...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Atmosphere of hate - Aug. 14, 2019
Apparently glass can only be seen through from one perspective or one side. And I’m speaking on the subject of hate speech and the ridiculous double standard present in today’s politics. Any one of the 20 presidential candidates are echoing each other on how racist President Donald...[More]
McCoy arraigned on murder charge - Aug. 14, 2019
Samantha L. McCoy appeared in Bates County Circuit Court in Butler, Mo., on Wednesday, Aug. 7, with her public defender, Jeff Martin, for an arraignment hearing in front of Judge Julie Highley-Kuetzer on the charge of murder in the first degree, which was filed as an amended...[More]
La Cygne councilwoman announces resignation - Aug. 14, 2019
A longtime civic leader has announced her resignation from the La Cygne City Council. At the end of the council’s regular meeting last Wednesday, Aug. 7, Esther Shields cited an impending relocation to a Paola senior apartment complex as her reason. In motioning...[More]
Dale Lynette Wilkerson 03-11-1968 to 05-06-2019 - Aug. 12, 2019
Dale Lynette Wilkerson 03-11-1968 to 05-06-2019 Linn County News Published Aug. 14, 2019 Dale Lynette Wilkerson, 51, passed away on May 6, 2019, due to liver transplant complications several years after her second liver transplant. She was born on March 11, 1968, to John Dale...[More]
Local driver ranked high in Outlaw Tractor Pulling Association - Aug. 7, 2019
Mound City’s Tyler Paddock (17) is one of the fast-rising stars in the very competitive world of tractor pulling competition in the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association (OTTPA). The OTTPA is the largest of three national sanctioned tractor pulling associations...[More]
Linn County Fair and Rodeo kicks off with two nights of demo derby - Aug. 7, 2019
The 2019 Linn County Fair and Rodeo started this year in its usual way, the demolition derby. This year the action started on Friday, Aug. 2 with the team derby and then on Saturday, Aug. 3 the more traditional demo derby took place. Both nights had its share of contestants but especially...[More]
LCHD offers Feeding and Changing Station at fairgrounds - Aug. 7, 2019
Submitted by Tisha Coleman Administrator Linn County Health Department Linn County Health Department is sponsoring for the 2nd year a “Feeding and Changing Station” for parents, caregivers of infants at the Linn County Fair on August 3-10th, 2019. This station will...[More]
