William Wesley “Bill†Ross Jr. 05-06-1922 to 10-27-2016 - Nov. 1, 2016
William Wesley “Bill” Ross Jr. known to many as “Jim,” age 94, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at the Life Care Center of Osawatomie. Bill was born May 6, 1922, in Centerville, Kan., the seventh of eight children born to William Wesley and Effie May (Jinks) Ross. He grew up on...[More]
Rex Daniel Smith 12-12-1945 to 10-23-2016 - Nov. 1, 2016
Rex Daniel Smith, age 70, Gardnerville, Nev., formerly of Linn County, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at his home. He was born in Orange, Calif., the son of Clayton and Treva Towels Smith. After graduating from high school he attended Pittsburg State University and earned a BS in Business...[More]
Allen advances to State for the Buffalos - Oct. 26, 2016
The Prairie View cross country team traveled to Burlington on Oct. 22 to compete in the 4A Regional meet. The Buffalos brought a whole team for the boys but none were able to advance to the State meet. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check...[More]
From the Editor's desk: Living in the inner core - Oct. 26, 2016
Among Donald J. Trump’s themes during his acceptance speech at July’s GOP Convention and in all three of his presidential debates with Hillary Clinton is this excerpt from the Las Vegas debate last week. “Our inner cities are a disaster. You get shot walking to the store...[More]
Dawson advances to State for the Hawks - Oct. 26, 2016
The Jayhawk cross country team traveled to Council Grove to compete in the 3A cross country Regionals on Oct. 22. The Hawks brought six athletes, three girls and three boys, to the meet for a chance to qualify for the 3A State meet on Oct. 29. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
Blu-Jays fly high, ground Jets - Oct. 26, 2016
The Pleasanton High School Blu-Jays wanted to let their home crowd and their seniors know how much they appreciated them. All three phases of the team were firing on all cylinders as the host Jays crushed the Altoona-Midway Jets 64-8 last Friday in Eight-Man District 1 play. To see the full article,...[More]
Linn County all set for Halloween - Oct. 26, 2016
Halloween is right around the corner, and there are quite a few events across Linn County slated for the holiday. Prescott will be hosting their annual costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at City Hall in the gym. Donuts will be provided by the city. To see the full article, check...[More]
Advance voting begins in county - Oct. 26, 2016
A banner hangs near the Linn County Courthouse front doors at Mound City heralding that advance voting for the general election is now underway. David Lamb, master county clerk and chief elections officer, told county commissioners Monday morning that 35 persons voted during the first day of advance...[More]
La Cygne to double water deposit for new hookups - Oct. 26, 2016
La Cygne’s City Council unanimously approved raising water deposits for new customers at its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 19. Now at $100, the deposit will rise to $200 once the council formally approves the ordinance at their 7 p.m. meeting next Wednesday, Nov. 2, and...[More]
