Lois “Jean” Johnston - Aug. 12, 2015
Lois “Jean” Johnston, 86, formerly of Amsterdam, Mo. passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015. She was born near Butler, Mo., the daughter of Homer and Agnes McElwain Dixon. She attended school in Amoret, Mo. where she enjoyed playing basketball.She married Clifford LeVaun Johnston April 3, 1945....[More]
Kids compete for a place at the State Fair in the pedal pull - Aug. 12, 2015
The Farm Bureau-sponsored pedal pull was held on the fairgrounds in the Multi-Purpose Building on the evening of Aug. 7. Children ages four to 12 competed in the event with the top three in each age qualifying for the Kansas State Fair in Hutchison from Sept. 11 - 20. To see the full article, check...[More]
Annual Youth Fishing Derby held at the fairgrounds - Aug. 12, 2015
The Annual Youth Fishing Derby was held at Big Sugar creek by the fairgrounds on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 8. There was some rain that morning so the derby started a little later than usual. The kids were divided into three different age groups and prizes were given for the biggest and most fish...[More]
You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. - Aug. 12, 2015
Be warned that during the period, Aug. 20 through Labor Day, Sept. 7, Linn County Sheriff’s Office will join almost 150 other local and state police agencies across the state in a crackdown aimed at removing drunk, drugged, and other dangerous drivers from the roadways. Known as You Drink. You...[More]
USD 362 to see two mill decrease - Aug. 12, 2015
Property owners in Unified School District 362 will see a two-mill decrease in school taxes as a result of board approval at Monday evening’s annual budget hearing.The mill levy drops from 49.601 for last year to 47.595 this year. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of...[More]
Congresswoman Jenkins visits local NWR - Aug. 12, 2015
On Aug. 3, 2015, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins toured the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) to learn about public use of the area along with its natural resources and ongoing restoration projects. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check...[More]
Turtle mystery solved - Aug. 5, 2015
A brightly painted box turtle recently wandered into JoAnn Albright’s driveway in La Cygne, sparking her curiosity to learn the animal’s history. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online edition here. ...[More]
‘Prepare Kansas’ can help individuals and families get disaster-ready - Aug. 5, 2015
More than 45 serious natural disasters struck the United States in 2014, ranging from severe storms and flooding to tornadoes, earthquakes, mudslides, and wildfires. A disaster can hit anytime, anywhere, which is why it is important to make sure you and your family have a preparedness plan in place. To...[More]
Clifton Chiropractic opens in Pleasanton - Aug. 5, 2015
Dr. Kaylee Clifton recently opened Clifton Chiropractic at 714 Main Street in Pleasanton. The daughter of Keith and Tammy Brownback, Clifton grew up in Centerville and graduated from Jayhawk-Linn High School. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check...[More]
Owen Stites Dunavan - Aug. 5, 2015
Owen Stites Dunavan, 88, passed away at his home Aug. 3, 2015. Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, at the Wall Street Christian Church. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory in Mound City. Burial will be at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery....[More]
