BREAKING NEWS: Sign vandalism crime solved - Nov. 4, 2016
Information from the Linn County Sheriff's Department, "In reference to the vandalism of the political sign we recently asked the public for information about, we have a suspect and an eye witness. The vandalism was done by high school age juveniles. The suspect's name will be added to the case and forwarded...[More]
Jayhawk football finishes regular season undefeated and district champs - Nov. 2, 2016
The Jayhawk football team has had a good season and they continued that good season in their final regular season game at Erie on Oct. 27. Not only did the Hawks finish the regular season 9-0 with a 32-12 win over Erie but also finished the champions of their district and hosted Osage City in the bi-district...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Thank you, WikiLeaks. - Nov. 2, 2016
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and yes, voters, Clinton stepped on her butt for the thousandth time and WikiLeaks is my new hero. Holy cow, if I were a Democrat I’d be producing garden compost in my britches. But, I have to say, as a Republican, it’s about dang time something caught...[More]
Pleasanton finishes season strong - Nov. 2, 2016
Several things hung in the balance last Thursday night when the Pleasanton Jays stepped on the field: A chance to finish tied for second in the Three Rivers League Lower Division. A chance to finish in third place in their Eight Man-Division II District. A chance to finish their season with momentum. All...[More]
Pleasanton Drug Co. expands services - Nov. 2, 2016
Pleasanton Drug Co. opened their doors to the public Jan. 11, 2016. Since then they have adjusted and added to their services to better meet the needs of the communities they serve. The largest hurdle they have had to overcome thus far has been simply getting the word out that they are open and they...[More]
Allen medals for the Buffalos at State - Nov. 2, 2016
Brooke Allen was the lone representative for the Prairie View cross country team at the 4A State meet at Wamego on Oct. 29 but did quite well as she medaled at the meet, placing tenth with a time of 20:12. “She ran a brilliant race in Wamego. Despite it being the toughest course...[More]
Pleasanton Dinner Theatre brims with scandal, duplicity - Nov. 2, 2016
The Pleasanton Dinner Theatre’s fall musical melodrama promises to be an evening of fun and laughter, mixed in with a few dastardly twists and turns. Opening night is slated for Friday, Nov. 11, and with approximately 30 cast members, all of whom are junior high and high school students,...[More]
Above average soybean yields fill storage ... and then some - Nov. 2, 2016
Above average soybean yields on top of at least average corn harvest yields have Linn County storage facilities filled to the brim. Brian Leuker, Linn County executive director for the federal Farm Service Agency, said the current soybean harvest consistently eclipses the county average...[More]
Commission hears preliminary assisted living report - Nov. 2, 2016
The Linn County Commission Monday heard a preliminary report of last month’s series of focus group meetings to study current and future senior citizen needs. The eight sessions were conducted at five county sites between Oct. 3-6. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
County clerk expects high election turnout - Nov. 2, 2016
If advance voting numbers are any indication, Linn County participation in Tuesday’s general election will be high. David Lamb, county clerk and chief elections officer, told the Linn County Commission at Monday’s weekly meeting that advance voting at the courthouse through...[More]
