Robert “Bob†Henry Dingus 08-27-1927 to 08-15-2019 - Aug. 19, 2019
Robert “Bob” Henry Dingus 08-27-1927 to 08-15-2019 Robert “Bob” Henry Dingus, 91, of Richmond, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, of excessive good looks. He had endured this condition for most of his adult life. He was born in Pleasanton, Kan., on Aug....[More]
Chambers crowned World Champion for second time in three years - Aug. 14, 2019
Prairie View student Jade Chambers spent his summer competing in youth rodeos and has done quite well. He competed in the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Huron, S.D., from June 23 to June 29. In this rodeo he competed in ribbon roping, goat tying and calf roping. He finished...[More]
Melvin Tinsley, Jr. 10-05-1927 to 08-13-2019 - Aug. 14, 2019
Melvin Tinsley Jr. 10-05-1927 to 08-13-2019 Linn County News Published Aug. 21, 2019 Melvin Tinsley Jr., 91, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at his home following a long struggle of living with dementia/Alzheimer's. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time....[More]
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]
