Commissioners table vicious dog resolution - Jul. 22, 2026
During the meeting on July 20, the commissioners discussed the vicious dog resolution with Planning and Zoning Director Jennifer Cummings and Linn County Sheriff James Akes. Commissioners requested hard copies of the proposed resolution which Cummings provided. Cummings reported they had clearly...[More]
Pleasanton council hears update on various projects - Jul. 22, 2026
During Monday night’s meeting, the Pleasanton City Council heard by Jason Hoskinson, an engineer with BG Consulting with BG Consultants who gave updates on several projects in and around the city It was noted first and foremost by Hoskinson that the company will begin coordinating with contractors...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jul. 22, 2026
4.5 hours sleep When I was young – high school and college age, 4.5 hours of sleep was enough to keep me rolling during a long day. Today…not so much. But life is made up of more than just sleep – says me that has a sleep deprivation headache starting. Why sleep deprivation? Well,...[More]
Kansans Deserve a Vote on Their Supreme Court - Jul. 22, 2026
Kansans elected their Supreme Court justices for nearly a century, from statehood in 1861 until 1958. On August 4, voters will decide whether to restore that right. The question on the primary ballot is straightforward. A yes vote gives Kansas citizens the right to elect the seven justices of the Kansas...[More]
KDOT accepts bid for K-68 expansion in Miami County - Jul. 22, 2026
The Kansas Department of Transportation has accepted a nearly $60 million bid for the expansion of more than 6 miles of K-68 in Miami County to a four-lane expressway. Clarkson Construction Co., of Kansas City, Missouri, will rebuild and widen 6.6 miles of K-68 from U.S. 169 to the Spring Valley Road...[More]
Enjoy the flavor of homegrown herbs year-round - Jul. 22, 2026
Add homegrown flavor to any meal with garden fresh herbs that will elevate any dish. Continue enjoying them well past the end of the season by preserving favorites to use in winter meals. Snip a few leaves or leaf-covered stems as needed for cooking or garnishing a favorite dish throughout the growing...[More]
Commanders win tournament at Arma - Jul. 22, 2026
The Mound City American Legion Post 248’s baseball team, the 15U Linn County Commanders, won the Arma Classic at Arma on July 18....[More]
Applications are now open for small farm and food business funding - Jul. 22, 2026
APPLETON CITY, MO — Food and farm businesses across eligible rural counties in Kansas and western Missouri will soon have access to new funding designed to help local food products move from farm to market. Harvest to Market grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 for projects that strengthen...[More]
Agricultural dust poses hidden health risks for farmers - Jul. 22, 2026
MANHATTAN — Dust is an unavoidable part of farming, but a Kansas State University expert says what’s floating in the air around grain bins, hay barns and livestock facilities can pose serious risks to farmers’ health. Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at Kansas...[More]
Pork rinds and blackberries - Jul. 22, 2026
There have been many innovations since the use of the first fishing lures, including the advent of the many varieties of pork-rind. Probably the use of pork-rinds all came about when some old-timer couldn’t find any fishin’ worms, and turned as a last resort to a strip of thin-sliced bacon....[More]
