Pleasanton trapshooting finishes third at State - Jul. 3, 2019
The Pleasanton trapshooting team came home with a State trophy for the first time making team history. The team finished third at the KSCTL (Kansas State Clay Target League) 1A State Championship at Wichita on June 15. The championship consisted of 46 other schools and over 600 shooters. The...[More]
Whiskey Mansion Ranch offers unique venue for events - Jul. 3, 2019
Whiskey Mansion Ranch is located just two miles west of Butler, Mo., on a beautiful 56-acre ranch, where they provide a rustic, private country venue that is available for weddings, receptions, banquets, holiday parties, reunions and more. “The ranch was named after...[More]
Pearls and Curls: One stop for fashion and style - Jul. 3, 2019
Pearls and Curls Boutique in Girard offers its customers the ability to get everything they need – in one location. Whether you simply need a boost, or you’re shopping for a special night out, Pearls and Curls is a one-stop shop for fashion and style. In the...[More]
E-Vents by Erika - Jul. 3, 2019
E-Vents by Erika is a dream come true for Erika Gilbert of Pleasanton. What started as a “Sweet Sixteen” birthday party for her younger sister, Megan Lowe, is now a thriving business. Erika refers to herself as a recovering Pinterest addict with a knack for...[More]
County Attorney budget increases by $49,360 - Jul. 3, 2019
Following 20 minutes of executive session for legal purposes with County Attorney James Brun, the County Commissioners at their regular Monday meeting heard his 2020 budget proposal that included money for raises for his office staff and an assistant county attorney. Brun...[More]
Heartland REC gives power line safety presentation - Jul. 3, 2019
After several county vehicles hit power lines over the last 6-8 eight months in the course of normal operations, Harry Wisdom, Linn County’s South District road foreman, became involved and spoke to Paul Norris, director of operations for Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.,...[More]
Republican meeting to discuss Law Enforcement Center project - Jul. 3, 2019
The Linn County Republican Central Committee is hosting the Linn County Commissioners, County Attorney James Brun and architect Larry Goldberg to update constituents on the Linn County Law Enforcement and Judicial Center and Government Administration Center project. The public...[More]
SEK Mental Health providing presence in some school districts - Jul. 3, 2019
Nathan Fawson, executive director of Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) with headquarters in Iola, updated the County Commissioners at their Monday meeting on future funding plans for SEKMHC, explaining why their budget increased by 3 percent to $111,395. Fawson said...[More]
Battle flag donated to Garnett VFW in memory of Sgt. Mersman - Jul. 3, 2019
The Prairie View High School Law and Leadership Academy visited VFW Post No. 6397 in Garnett on the morning of July 1 to donate a battle flag. The flag is being donated by Prairie View alum Drake Robin in memory of Sgt. Jeffery Mersman, another Prairie View alum. Mersman died...[More]
Rosalie Rebecca (Priest) Rowe 01-15-1935 to 07-01-2019 - Jul. 2, 2019
Linn County News Published July 3, 2019 Rosalie Rebecca (Priest) Rowe of Iola, Kan., went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2019. Rosalie departed this world peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and her sons. Rosalie was born in Lawrence, Kan., on Jan. 15, 1935, to Samuel Franklin...[More]
