Miami teams split season openers - Nov. 22, 2023
The start of the competitive basketball season is still more than a week away for the three Linn County schools, but across the Missouri state line, the Miami girls’ squad has already equaled its on-court victory total from last year. Rebuffing a Hermitage second-half rally Friday night, the Lady...[More]
Current KDWP fishing reports for Linn County - Nov. 22, 2023
Want to do some late fall fishing? Here are the current Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fishing reports for Linn County. These reports were updated on Nov. 9. La Cygne Lake Currently at La Cygne lake crappie fishing is excellent and catfish, carp, and largemouth bass fishing is good. Wiper...[More]
Vernon Earl McGee ~ 10-07-1945 to 11-07-2023 - Nov. 21, 2023
Linn County News Published Nov. 22, 2023 Vernon Earl McGee, 78, resident of Wichita, Kan., passed away at St. Francis Via Christi Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. He was born at home in Goodrich, Kan., on Oct. 7, 1945, to Earl J. McGee and Jennie Irene (Adams) McGee. Vernon graduated from...[More]
Thanksgiving events - Nov. 15, 2023
La Cygne Community Thanksgiving Dinner – Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the La Cygne Christian Church, 406 N. Broadway. Fall Harvest Supper at the Centerville Community Church – Nov. 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with turkey, ham and all the trimmings. Donations appreciated. Mound City Community Thanksgiving...[More]
Commissioners revisited on possible homeless shelter - Nov. 15, 2023
Shelter proponents speak to city council Pastor Wade Booth revisited the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 13, regarding the program he is currently working on in an effort to open a homeless shelter in the building that used to house the nursing home in Prescott. Booth started by telling...[More]
Motorcycle group pulls out of Pleasanton - Nov. 15, 2023
Following several Pleasanton City Council meetings where council members questioned the expense to the city to host the Thunder on the Street event, Soldiers for Jesus told the council they are moving to Kansas City for a bigger venue in 2024. Chapter President of Soldiers for Jesus Frank (Pancho) Nicholson...[More]
Linn Valley council stymied after mayor resigns - Nov. 15, 2023
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, with Interim Mayor Lew Donelson presiding. Donelson had assumed the position of Interim Mayor with the resignation of Mayor Cindy Smith on Nov. 8, 2023. Council members in attendance were John...[More]
Blu Jay Winter Clothing Exchange set for Dec. 9 - Nov. 15, 2023
USD 344 will host the first ever Blu Jay Winter Clothing Exchange on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ernie Price Annex located at 309 W. 13th Street. The clothing exchange is open to anyone in need of warm winter clothes, not just USD 344 families. Those who wish to donate items to the...[More]
Maynerd’s owners start Feed Linn County initiative - Nov. 15, 2023
Raymond and Melayna Johnson, who own and operate Maynerd’s Food Truck and 517 Vintage in Mound City, have begun an initiative to help provide food for Linn County families in need. “We just know that so many are struggling right now and if everyone would give just a little bit we could pull...[More]
Hope for Heroes: Aiding veterans in Southeast Kansas - Nov. 15, 2023
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Centers Mental Health First Aid Department has partnered with the Veteran Access Support Team (VAST) to support Veterans in southeast Kansas. Their goal is to create 100 backpacks filled with essential items that will be distributed among the veterans in our service area. The...[More]