USD-344 Board members hash out issues pertaining to STARS program - Oct. 11, 2023
During open session of their monthly meeting, concerns were raised over current issues at the STARS program. Board members asked questions over the administrative assistant position at STARS. It was noted in the monthly bills that the position was paid for through USD 344. Dr. Jay Allen, school...[More]
Linn Valley marks 25 years in November - Oct. 11, 2023
Linn Valley met for their first meeting of the month Monday and Mayor Cindy Smith read a proclamation marking November 23, 2023 as the 25th anniversary of the city of Linn Valley. She read the proclamation to the full council that was unanimously approved. Many of the original presiding government...[More]
Prairie View football falls to Wellsville in busy and wild game - Oct. 11, 2023
The Prairie View football team hosted Pioneer League foe Wellsville on the evening of Oct. 6. This was a battle throughout the game as there was a lot of points and, unfortuantly, a lot of injuries. The Eagles were able to prevail thanks to a big 14 point fourth quarter which gave them a 36-29...[More]
Jayhawk girls’ golf taking two to State - Oct. 11, 2023
The Jayhawk girls’ golf team traveled to Meriden on Oct. 9 to compete in the 3-1A Regional tournament hosted by Jefferson West High School. The Regional tournament decides which golfers go to the State tournament. This year the 3-1A State tournament is in Hesston on Oct. 16-17. Jayhawk sent to...[More]
Pleasanton cross country hosts home meet - Oct. 11, 2023
The Pleasanton cross country team hosted their home cross country meet on Oct. 5. The Jays did well at the meet running in junior high and JV races. Gavin Lawson ran in the eighth grade boys’ two mile race. Lawson placed 12th with a time of 14:55. Baileigh Lister ran in the eighth grade girls’...[More]
Victor Gene Clark ~ 08-23-1938 to 10-02-2023 - Oct. 4, 2023
Linn County News Published Oct. 11, 2023 Our dear father, Victor Gene Clark, passed away at his home in Mound City, Kan., on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Vic was 85 years old. Vic was born in Medicine Lodge, Kan., on Aug. 23, 1938, to parents Mary Jane (Sharp) and Oliver Francis Clark....[More]
Laverne C. Nelson ~ 06-13-1935 to 05-28-2023 - Oct. 4, 2023
Linn County News Published Oct. 11, 2023 On the afternoon of May 28, 2023, LaVerne C. Nelson (nee Smith), with her steadfast daughter Renee’ by her side, succumbed to the ravages of dementia just a few weeks shy of her 88th birthday. This determined woman from a rural Kansas town...[More]
Jayhawk football defeats Central Heights on Homecoming - Oct. 4, 2023
The Jayhawk Linn football team hosted their Homecoming game against Central Heights on Sept. 29. Central Heights is a district opponent and will be one of the Hawks’ tougher games in the regular season. Jayhawk had no problems with the Vikings though as the Hawks won the game 34-0. The first...[More]
Buff early defense ignites 21-0 shutout - Oct. 4, 2023
Prairie View’s Buffalos have put Class 3-A, District 2 football on notice. They are in it to win it. In the shadow of their own goal posts thrice in the first half, the Buff defense each time held Girard from scoring and ignited a 21-0 road win over the district-favorite Trojans. Now 3-2 overall,...[More]
Pleasanton football dominates Southeast Cherokee - Oct. 4, 2023
The Pleasanton football team traveled to Cherokee on Sept. 29 to play Three Rivers League foe Southeast Cherokee. Pleasanton had no problems with the Lancers as they won the game 42-6. The Jays scored a total of six touchdowns on Cherokee. The first touchdown was a 27 yard pass from Kam Staton to Mario...[More]
