Bully Pulpit: Political correctness - Oct. 25, 2017
Those two words are an oxymoron – political correctness. The deeper our country gets into politics, the less correct we become, and our behavior as Americans – maybe political, but not correct.I don’t think too many people don’t know the Robertson clan featured in the hit television...[More]
Teaching sign language to those who want to learn - Oct. 25, 2017
In September of last year Patti Cox, who was born hearing impaired, began teaching sign language to the kindergarten students at Pleasanton Elementary School (PES). This year she has not only rejoined PES in an effort to teach a new group of students, but has also undertaken the effort to teach others...[More]
Jayhawks win 3A district heart stopper, 34-30 Seniors connect for final-quarter winning score - Oct. 25, 2017
From his press box view, Jason Casner, Jayhawk-Linn assistant football coach, would periodically radio to the far sideline his desire for the seniors to “step up.”In the final quarter they did.A 69-yard halfback pass from Harley Stone to Brandon Gray with 2:22 on the clock lifted the Jayhawks...[More]
Yeamans sets Pleasanton record at 2A regional - Oct. 25, 2017
Pleasanton cross country’s lone senior set a school record in her final race at Saturday’s Class 2A regional.Despite battling consistent 30 mile-per-hour winds with gusts to 45 mile-per-hour, Katelyn Yeamans ran the 5-kilometer course in 23:43.39, finishing in 18th place among the 51-girl...[More]
Gospel Music Concert Sunday in Linn Valley - Oct. 25, 2017
Gospel music recording artists Phil and Pam Morgan will be appearing at Linn Valley Community Church, 86 S. Linn Valley Drive, Linn Valley, on Sunday, Oct. 29.The concert will begin at 10 a.m.According to the Morgan’s website, “Take a stand, Let’s live what we believe, Take a stand,...[More]
4-H youth honored at Achievement Banque - Oct. 25, 2017
Linn County 4-H youth earned awards for their accomplishments during the 2017 year at the annual Linn County 4-H Council Achievement Banquet on Oct. 22. The annual event is sponsored by the Linn County 4-H Council.Michael Silvers, 4-H Council president, was on hand to welcome those in attendance and...[More]
Cashier check to replace bonding for new La Cygne park shelter house - Oct. 25, 2017
La Cygne’s City Council approved allowing the La Cygne/Lincoln Township Park Board to use a cashier’s check to self-insure its upcoming City Park shelter house construction project.On a 4-0 vote, with Danny Curtis absent, the council approved the change, superseding the 26-year-old Administrative...[More]
Consumer Alert: 2018 open enrollment considerations include shortened period, network designations - Oct. 25, 2017
TOPEKA – Kansas consumers making choices on health insurance for 2018 need to be aware of the shortened open enrollment period and possible changes in network providers, according to Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance. The shorter open enrollment period for the 2018 plan year begins...[More]
Mull pleads guilty to aggravated criminal sodomy - Oct. 25, 2017
Following his arrest April 1, for three counts, including rape, Wesley E. Mull, Mapleton, pleaded guilty to the second count – aggravated criminal sodomy, with person/animal by force – on Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Linn County District Court.Count 1 – rape, sexual intercourse without...[More]
James Martin Minden 08-10-1948 to 10-18-2017 - Oct. 24, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Oct. 25, 2017 James “Jim” Martin Minden, age 69 of rural Osawatomie, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at his home. Jim was born Aug. 10, 1948, at Paola, Kan. He was the second of four children born to Melvin Martin and Bessie June (Vanatta) Minden. He...[More]
