Jeramy Sweat Memorial Bridge dedicated - Aug. 31, 2016
Emotions were running high at the dedication ceremony for the Jeramy Sweat Memorial Bridge held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Pleasanton’s East Lake. The outpouring of support for his family was evidenced by the hugging and laughter with apparent anticipation of something good coming in the air. To...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Smoke - Aug. 24, 2016
Smoke There’s smoke and then there’s smoke. After a recent trip to Colorado to see my former college roommate, I discovered smoke is more than it’s cracked up to be. A brief warning from my friend while walking through the airport that the rental car smelled like smoke, whichI thought...[More]
Donald R. (Don) Snow 03-03-1955 to 08-22-2016 - Aug. 24, 2016
Donald R. (Don) Snow, 61 of Pleasanton, Kan., died at his home on Aug. 22, 2016, after a lengthy battle with lung disease. He was born March 3, 1955, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Robert L. and Dorothy Springer Snow. He married Karen Wilcox on March 28, 1980 and they were the proud parents to two sons, Joshua...[More]
Knights of Columbus to host annual golf tournament - Aug. 24, 2016
The Knights of Columbus looks to hold their annual four-person scramble golf tournament at Sugar Valley on Sunday, Sept. 11. The tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start and lunch provided. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the...[More]
Matt Caldwell is elected alternate Angus Delegate to 133rd annual meeting - Aug. 24, 2016
Matt Caldwell, Parker, Kan., has been elected as an alternate delegate to the 133rd Annual American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, Nov. 7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind., reports Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the American Angus Association. To see the full article,...[More]
A look at this year’s fall schedules - Aug. 24, 2016
The local Linn County schools, Jayhawk-Linn, Prairie View and Pleasanton, are starting school and their fall sport seasons. All three schools compete in football, cross country and volleyball. The schedules for these sports for the 2016 season should prove to be both fun and challenging for our local...[More]
Dr. Glendon Cox to be honored by Radiology Leadership Institute - Aug. 24, 2016
The pride of a parent in the accomplishments of their offspring is a rare treasure to be glimpsed only in passing by an outsider. Gerald Cox’s pride in his son, Glendon, showed through for the world to see when it was announced his son was being honored as a Leadership Luminary by the...[More]
Privilege and honor: Bright retires - Aug. 24, 2016
Roy Bright of Pleasanton has worked for Linn County for several years, his most recent stretch being 15 years with a 10 years long period before that. On Friday, Aug. 19, Bright officially retired from his position as interim road foreman for District 2. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
Local artist to display at Beaux Arts Centre - Aug. 24, 2016
Debbie Grigsby Lynch, a lifelong resident of Linn County, has many passions in life, and besides spending time with family, painting is most likely the foremost. “As a child I enjoyed drawing, and the fun has continued down through the years,” said Lynch. To see the full article,...[More]
La Cygne police officer resigns - Aug. 24, 2016
Patron letter raises nepotism concerns for possible new hire BY TONY FURSE One of La Cygne’s two full-time police officers tendered his resignation, effective next Monday, at the regular City Council meeting last Wednesday, Aug. 17. On a 4-0 vote, with Jerome Mitzner absent,...[More]
