Ann Johnson ~ 09-14-1943 to 05-16-2024 - May. 21, 2024
Linn County News Published May 22, 2024 Ann Johnson, age 80, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born on Sept. 14, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Raymond and Vada Daniels Casida. She graduated from Blue Mound High School and Fort Scott Community College....[More]
Commissioners hear engineer on Hell’s Bend Bridge - May. 15, 2024
Motion to accept grant funds fails for lack of second Linn County Public Works Administrator Shawn West spoke to Commissioners again this week on the Hell’s Bend bridge project, northwest of La Cygne, noting that a decision needed to be made that day as it was due the previous Friday and...[More]
Pleasanton pound pups get new kennels - May. 15, 2024
After a warning from the state concerning the condition of Pleasanton’s animal shelter, the city and STARS faculty and students joined forces to create a safer, cleaner environment for dogs held by the city. The new kennels were constructed by STARS welding, construction and other students and...[More]
Pleasanton discusses Kansas Police & Fire Pension membership - May. 15, 2024
While trying to hire more police officers, the Pleasanton Council met with KPERS representative Paige Ashley to discuss enrolling the city in Kansas Police and Fire Pension System (KP&F). Ashley explained that the KP&F system is two-tiered as police officers and firemen retire both through KPERS...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - May. 15, 2024
Grants I well remember the years when Larry Hall was commissioner until he was recalled; and, I’d venture many other people remember those years, as well. One thing that sticks out, on this topic alone, is he and fellow commissioner Jim Ferrante’s thought process on grants. They often discussed...[More]
Jayhawk Linn track wins Three Rivers League meet - May. 15, 2024
The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Northeast Arma on May 9 to compete in the Three Rivers League meet. The Hawks were the class of the Three Rivers as both the boys and girls placed first at the meet. The girls placed first with a score of 121 while the boys placed first with a score of 167. Adeline...[More]
Pleasanton baseball falls in Regional semifinal - May. 15, 2024
The Pleasanton baseball team entered the Central Heights 2-1A Regional tournament as a three seed. The Jays hosted the six seed Jayhawk Linn in their first game on May 8 and won 7-5. The next game was at Central Heights on May 13 where they faced the two seed Crest. This is where the Jays’ season...[More]
Prairie View track is top three at Pioneer League meet - May. 15, 2024
The Prairie View track team traveled to Iola on May 9 to compete in the Pioneer League track meet. The Buffalos did well as the boys’ team placed third with 69.5 points and the girls placed second with 136 points. Wellsville won the meet for the boys with 209 points while Santa Fe Trail won for...[More]
David Howard McNabb, Ph.D. ~ 06-04-1947 to 05-11-2024 - May. 14, 2024
Linn County News Published May 15, 2024 David Howard McNabb, 76, passed away May 11, 2024 at home in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. The son of a farmer, Dave was born June 4, 1947, to Henry and Alice (Jackson) McNabb at Pleasanton. Education and research were always the focus of McNabb’s...[More]
Marci Ann Betts ~ 08-06-1973 to 05-09-2024 - May. 14, 2024
Linn County News Published May 15, 2024 Marci Ann Betts, age 50, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was born on Aug. 6, 1973, in Kansas City, Mo. Marci loved her grandkids and enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed being outdoors. She liked grilling out, fishing...[More]
