Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosts annual Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull - Aug. 7, 2024
The Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosted the annual Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull on the evening of Aug. 4. The event featured three categories limited pro stock, pro stock 4x4 trucks and pro stock tractors. Pullers came from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa to compete in the pull. In the limited...[More]
Betty J. Secrest ~ 02-01-1933 to 08-05-2024 - Aug. 6, 2024
Linn County News Published August 14, 2024 Betty J. Secrest, age 91 formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away in Olathe, Kan., on Aug. 5, 2024. She was born the daughter of Jon and Ethel (Ison) Slater on Feb. 1, 1933, at Pleasanton, Kan. Betty graduated from Pleasanton High School and...[More]
Jennie Lou Myers McKay ~ 05-20-1939 to 08-05-2024 - Aug. 6, 2024
Linn County News Published August 7, 2024 Jennie Lou Myers McKay, 85, Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at Shangri-La Rehab and Living Center. She was born May 20, 1939, in Mound City, Kan., to John and Nellie (Douthit) Myers. She graduated from Mound City High School. Jennie...[More]
Pamela Anne (Carter) Dent ~ 10-07-1949 to 08-01-2024 - Aug. 6, 2024
Linn County News Published Aug. 7, 2024 Pamela Anne (Carter) Dent of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away on Aug. 1, 2024, at Via Christi hospital surrounded by her children. Pam was born Oct. 7, 1949, to James E. and Charlotte M. (Smith) Carter. She grew up and attended Saint Paul Schools and graduated...[More]
U.S. 69 bridge repair begun in Linn County - Jul. 31, 2024
The Kansas Department of Transportation has started a bridge rail and guardrail repair project on U.S. 69 in Linn County. The bridge spans East 2400 Road at the city of Linn Valley. Northbound U.S. 69 traffic will be reduced to one lane at the bridge, with a speed limit of 60 miles an hour....[More]
Sheriff outlines purchases made with KDHE grant for commissioners - Jul. 31, 2024
After providing commissioners with his regular weekly report regarding the jail and departmental activities, Sheriff Kevin Friend took the opportunity to outline for commissioners what the $150,000 grant his agency recently received from federal funding via KDHE was used to purchase. Friend began by...[More]
La Cygne leaders to consider traffic signs - Jul. 31, 2024
Next week’s agenda might include both new stop, speed signs Possible addition of permanent traffic signs is expected to be among agenda items at next Wednesday’s regular 7 p.m. La Cygne council meeting. At their most recent regular meeting July 17, city leaders brought up separate...[More]
Commissioners receive petition to pave Devlin Road - Jul. 31, 2024
During the commissioner meeting on the evening of July 29, Renee Slinkard presented the commissioners with two pages of petition signatures and two letters requesting the county look into the possibility of chip and seal paving a three mile section of Devlin Road; this would provide residents on the...[More]
Changes to the 4-H concession stand for fair this year - Jul. 31, 2024
For the last several decades the Linn County 4-H Council has organized the 4-H concession stand in the 4-H Building during the Linn County Fair. Well, big changes are coming to the 4-H concession stand for the 2024 Linn County Fair! This year the 4-H Concession Stand will not be run and organized...[More]
Here, There, and Everywhere: Frugal Summer Fun: Part 3 - Jul. 31, 2024
Previously, destinations in-county as well as Fort Scott, Ottawa, Lawrence, and Blue Spring, Mo., were covered for inexpensive family fun. This week focuses on two attractions south of Linn County and one north, and make for great day trips. West Mineral, located in Cherokee County, is approximately...[More]
