State education head talks new vision at county appearance - Oct. 12, 2016
Kansas schools now have an opportunity to redesign their schools to produce a “different student.” Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas commissioner of education, spoke to that Kansas Board of Education vision at a Monday evening appearance at Prairie View’s Performing Arts Center. To...[More]
Cox Motors welcomes new employees - Oct. 12, 2016
Recently Cox Motor Co. hired two new employees. Cleve Beckman is the new service manager and is eager to take on new experiences at Cox Motor. “It is a learning process but it has also been a very pleasant surprise,” Cleve said of his experience at the dealership so ...[More]
Jayhawk football still undefeated, downs Drexel - Oct. 12, 2016
The Jayhawk-Linn football team continued their undefeated season as they traveled across state lines to Drexel, Mo., on Oct. 7. The game was close, but the Hawks were able to pull out a 24-18 victory. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online...[More]
Hodgson’s new book explores grieving process - Oct. 12, 2016
Jada Hodgson has a lot of chapters in her life. She’s a friend, an advisor, a consumer, a businesswoman, an elder law attorney and an ordained minister. In September Hodgson opened a new chapter in her life and published a book. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Lillie Mae McGee 03-17-1934 to 10-09-2016 - Oct. 12, 2016
Lillie Mae McGee, age 82, Ottawa, Kan., formerly of Linn County, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at her home. Lillie was born on March 17, 1934, in Alluwe, Okla., to Dawson and Opal (Wilcox) King. On Feb. 14, 1960, she married the love of her life Wallace E. McGee at Nowata, Okla. She enjoyed...[More]
Pleasanton volleyball hosts JV tourney - Oct. 12, 2016
Pleasanton High School hosted a Junior Varsity tournament last Thursday. Pleasanton’s JV, Jayhawk-Linn’s JV, Marmaton Valley’s JV, Northeast-Arma’s JV and two different Prairie View JV volleyball teams participated in this tournament. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
Pleasanton honors former high school football coach Rex Pippenger - Oct. 12, 2016
The Blu- Jays celebrated Homecoming on Oct. 7 in their game against Waverly, but it was also Alumni Night as well. During halftime of the game approximately 50 former Blu-Jay football alumni were honored along with former football coach Rex Pippenger. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
Josephine Mary Johnson 07-13-1920 to 10-04-2016 - Oct. 6, 2016
Josephine Mary Johnson, age 96, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. She was born on July 13, 1920, at Mound City, Kan., the daughter of Fred M. and Mary C. Hollis Smith. She married Thomas "Buck" Johnson on August 2, 1941. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1998. Josephine was...[More]
Pleasanton cross country has seven personal records at Central Heights - Oct. 5, 2016
The Pleasanton cross country team traveled to Central Heights on Sept. 29 to compete in the Central Heights Invitational. It was the day of the personal record as seven athletes set personal records at the meet. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check...[More]
