La Cygne has a ‘Blast in the Park’ - Jul. 12, 2017
Saturday, July 8, was the second annual Blast in the Park for the community of La Cygne. This year they added a spectacular fireworks show to end the evening. The community came out in full force for this free event. The volunteer fire department served hot dogs and hamburgers. There...[More]
Students in medical field shadowing at local clinics - Jul. 12, 2017
Three students heading into the medical field are shadowing physicians and staff at local clinics in Mound City and La Cygne, partnering with Olathe Health Systems as part of their training in their field.The students are working closely with Jay Allen, M.D., and other staff members. To see the full...[More]
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to Paola this weekend - Jul. 12, 2017
The American Legion Rider’s Post 156 will be hosting a Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. The wall will be accessible to all visitors 24 hours daily starting Friday, July 14, at 12 p.m. through Sunday, July 16, at 5 p.m. Schedule of events include:Friday, July 1412 p.m. – prayer with reading...[More]
La Cygne expects to award water tower bid next week - Jul. 12, 2017
La Cygne’s City Council last week finalized bid specifications in preparation for next week’s bid letting and probable contractor award for a new 100,000-gallon pedesphere water tower.Those were among agenda items concerning the current $3.3-million water system improvement project discussed...[More]
Linn Valley ambulance not feasible at this point - Jul. 12, 2017
Hopes of putting a staffed ambulance at Linn Valley were put on hold Monday at the County Commission meeting as research by AMR showed it would not be the best use of dollars due to a lower call volume.Mayor Jeanne Dwyer commented that AMR did an analysis of ambulance services for staffing and vehicle...[More]
Bruce Holt announces intent to retire - Jul. 12, 2017
After 38 years working at the Linn County Park, Manager Bruce Holt is calling it quits July 31.Holt told the commissioners the news Monday morning and said, “It has been a really good job,” at which the commissioners responded that he would be missed.To see the full article, check out this...[More]
Darwyn Eugene Weaver 12-07-1936 to 07-05-2017 - Jul. 11, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished July 12, 2017Darwyn Eugene Weaver, age 80, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at his home. He was born on Dec. 7, 1936, at Idana, Kan., the son of Charles and Julia Lynch Weaver. He worked as a drafting engineer in the construction industry. He married...[More]
Patricia Susan Wallace 11-24-1959 to 07-02-2017 - Jul. 11, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished July 12, 2017Patricia Susan Wallace, age 57, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at The Residencies at Pleasanton. She was born in Freemont, Neb., on Nov. 24, 1959, the daughter of Ethridge and Betty (Roach) Karns. Pat graduated from Uniontown High School...[More]
Jimmie Charles “Jim†Shrum 04-16-1933 to 07-05-2017 - Jul. 11, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished July 12, 2017Jimmie Charles “Jim” Shrum, 84, of Hidden Valley Lakes, died early Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Jim was born April 16, 1933, in Denver, Colo., to Calvin James and Fern Lula (Greenfield) Shrum. His father was an actor in western movies and young Jimmie starred...[More]
Willis Everett Baker 03-16-1925 to 05-31-2017 - Jul. 11, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished July 12, 2017Willis Everett Baker, age 92, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Willis was born March 16, 1925, in Pleasanton, the son of Willis and Sadie Baker.He graduated from Pleasanton High School. Upon graduating from high school in 1943, he enlisted...[More]
