From the Editor's desk: Flag salute a moving ‘scene’ - Sep. 28, 2016
It happened again Monday morning. Just like at my beats covering La Cygne and Parker city government for over a year now, the Linn County Commission begins its regular meeting with the American flag salute. As Sheriff Paul Filla led Monday’s Pledge of Allegiance, I stared through the flag and...[More]
Prairie View cross country hosts successful Ramsey Invitational - Sep. 28, 2016
The Prairie View cross country team hosted the Ramsey Invitational on Sept. 22. The team did well at their home meet in both the junior high and high school races as the team earned a total of 14 medals. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the...[More]
PELPing Hands: Connecting generations - Sep. 28, 2016
This year the Pleasanton Extended Learning Program, or PELP as most call it, is offering a new class for students of Pleasanton Elementary who stay for the after-school program. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
Nights Out Against Crime focus on property safety - Sep. 28, 2016
Protection of personal property has been the focal message for this year’s Night Out Against Crime series. At the Parker stop at Heritage Park last Saturday evening, J.W. “Jack” Day, sheriff’s deputy, listed safeguards citizens can utilize to better protect their assets,...[More]
Mound City man injured following semi wreck - Sep. 28, 2016
On Friday, Sept. 23, Miami County and Kansas Highway Patrol law enforcement officers responded to the scene of a semi wreck just north of the Miami–Linn county line at mile marker 109 just south of 375th St. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check...[More]
General Pleasonton Days promises tons of fun - Sep. 28, 2016
Book signings, art display added to schedule This weekend’s General Pleasonton Days will once again be held on Main Street. The Saturday parade lineup begins at 8:30 a.m. with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Commission selects Messer for new post - Sep. 28, 2016
Linn County Commissioners selected their public works field administrator/purchasing agent Monday. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here. ...[More]
KNPS holds field trip at wildlife refuge - Sep. 21, 2016
The Kansas Native Plants Society held its Annual Wildflower Weekend in Fort Scott last weekend. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
New church to hold first service - Sep. 21, 2016
Nearly two years ago, Reverend Gregory Riggen of the New Life Pentecostal Church in Olathe, Kan., began a quest to open as many satellite church campuses in outlying Kansas towns and cities as he possibly could. In an effort to achieve his goal he reached out through his congregation. To see the full...[More]