Commission to consider bridge grant - Dec. 27, 2023
Linn County Commissioners will decide on whether to accept state of Kansas grant funding for a railroad overpass bridge replacement at next Tuesday’s 9 a.m. weekly meeting, to be delayed by a day because of Monday’s federal New Year’s Day holiday. At Tuesday’s weekly meeting,...[More]
USD 362 halts 4-day study - Dec. 27, 2023
Prairie View Unified School District 362 board of education members have agreed to end a study on holding classes four days a week and will stay with the conventional five into the immediate future. The voiced consensus came after Chris Johnson, Ph.D., district superintendent, had shared returned survey...[More]
Christmas events coming up in Linn County - Dec. 20, 2023
Friday, Dec. 22 Mound City Christian Church Children’s Program – 7 p.m. at the church Sunday, Dec. 24 Centerville Community Church Services – 9:45 a.m. for regular Sunday service; Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. at the church Mound City Christian Church –...[More]
Commissioners discuss Linn County Park rates with manager - Dec. 20, 2023
Linn County Park and Marina Manager Sherri Loveland spoke with the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Dec. 18, about current rates, possible changes in those rates, and the future use of AirBNB. Loveland began by distributing a map of the park showing current camp and cabin sites detailed to outline...[More]
Governor Kelly announces Heartland Flyer passenger rail expansion moves forward in Kansas - Dec. 20, 2023
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the proposed extension of the Heartland Flyer passenger rail corridor is among the projects selected by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for inclusion in the Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program. The Corridor ID Program will...[More]
A project of passion and prayer - Dec. 20, 2023
In late October Natalie Umphenour and Angie Smith teamed up and purchased the property where the historic Wesley Chapel is situated on 1150 Road northwest of Mound City. Umphenour, who lives just down the road from the historic church, said, “I have to drive by it every day and I just wanted to...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Dec. 20, 2023
Walking in someone else’s shoes I’ve learned a lot in the last few months; and I’ve gained a lot of respect for those who are handicapped, those who are dealing with chronic disease or pain, and those who work with people listed above. I’ve been on crutches for five months –...[More]
Hawk teams sweep league openers on big rallies - Dec. 20, 2023
Scoring runs gave Jayhawk Linn varsities a sweep at Yates Center in their Three Rivers League basketball openers Friday night. The Lady ‘Hawks scored the game’s first 17 points and the contest’s final 13 to post a 50-17 win that ups their pre-Christmas overall record to 4-1. Their...[More]
Prairie View basketball hosts Iola - Dec. 20, 2023
The Prairie View basketball team hosted Iola on Dec. 14 for their final game of the 2023 calendar year. The Lady Buffs won their game in a rout 53-31 but the boys lost theirs in a similar score 27-56. The girls’ game started with Prairie View getting out to a 17-7 first quarter lead. Iola was...[More]
Pleasanton basketball sweeps St. Paul - Dec. 20, 2023
The Pleasanton basketball teams traveled to St. Paul on Dec. 15 for a Three Rivers League game and their final game of 2023. The Jays did very well as both the boys’ and girls’ teams ended the night with victories. The girls’ game was close but the Lady Jays earned a 30-25 victory. Eryn...[More]
