Looking back on a year gone by - Jan. 3, 2018
2018 is here. Some of us may have wanted it to come sooner than it did, while others were perhaps reluctant to see 2017 go by the wayside. Be that what it may, time does march on and it’s exciting to wonder what 2018 has in store for us as individuals, families and as a community. However, sometimes...[More]
LC Health Dept. receives grant for Tdap vaccination project - Jan. 3, 2018
The Linn County Health Department (LCHD) recently received a grant through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Immunization Program project for a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccination cocooning project to be run through their offices in Pleasanton. The grant gives...[More]
Nana Jo’s Restaurant moving to Amsterdam, Mo. - Jan. 3, 2018
Linda Jo Hisel, owner of Nana Jo’s Restaurant located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and 2200 Road, is moving – her business will now be four miles east of U.S. 69 in Amsterdam, Mo. “I appreciate the support my customers have given me,” said Hisel, but added that the...[More]
Russell Eugene Johnson 08-01-1927 to 12-19-2017 - Jan. 2, 2018
Linn County News Published Jan. 3, 2018 Russell Eugene Johnson, age 90, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kan. He was born Aug. 1, 1927, in Fulton, Kan., the son of Andrew Webb Johnson and Flora Gump Johnson. While in high school,...[More]
Thula Mae Duitsman 10-03-1921 to 12-31-2017 - Jan. 2, 2018
Linn County News Published Jan. 3, 2018 Thula Mae Duitsman, 96, was ushered into her eternal reward Dec. 31, 2017, in Leavenworth, Kan. Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home (4701 10th Ave., Leavenworth, KS 66048). A funeral service will begin...[More]
Robert Jeffrey Cox 01-05-1944 to 12-25-2017 - Jan. 2, 2018
Linn County News Published Jan. 3, 2018 Robert Jeffrey Cox, age 73, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away on Dec. 25, 2017, at the Miami County Medical Center. Memorial service was Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at the Linn Valley Community Church. The family...[More]
Thurman R. Mathews 05-08-1928 to 12-26-2017 - Jan. 2, 2018
Linn County News Published Jan. 3, 2018 Thurman R. Mathews, of Marion, Ohio, died peacefully early Dec. 26, 2017, at the Kingston Residence. Thurman, 89, passed from this earth surrounded by his loving family following a battle with cancer. Thurman was born May 8, 1928, in Mound City, Kan., one of...[More]
Fishing forecasts for Christmas break - Dec. 27, 2017
The mild weather so far this December could mean some good fishing during Christmas break. Here are the current fishing forecasts for some of Linn County’s public waters.La Cygne ReservoirLa Cygne is a good cold-weather fishing spot due to the power plant, and several fish are rated good according...[More]
Making playoffs is not enough; Chiefs must perform in postseason - Dec. 27, 2017
Well, this season for the Kansas City Chiefs has certainly had its high and lows – highs with their first week win at the New England Patriots and looking like the best team in the NFL the first five weeks of the season, and lows with their midseason five-game losing streak, which included a loss...[More]
Coach Russell brings experience in teaching, coaching to Prairie View - Dec. 27, 2017
Prairie View has a new head basketball coach this season in A.C. Russell. Russell brings experience in both coaching and teaching to the Buffalos, and he is excited to bring that experience to Prairie View.“I like the students and the support of the community here at Prairie View. We have great...[More]
