James Harvey Millard Jr., 3-13-1931 to 12-28-2015 - Jan. 6, 2016
James Harvey Millard Jr., 84, of Pleasanton, Kan. passed away at his home, Dec. 28, 2015. Jim was born March 13, 1931 in Worland, Mo. to James Harvey and Monticella May (Henson) Millard Sr. Always a hardworking man, Jim graduated from the 8th grade and began working full-time. On Dec. 9, 1950, Jim married...[More]
Hot bass fishing in cold weather - Jan. 6, 2016
The best fishing is in the spring and summer when fish spawn and winter is usually looked at as an off-season for fishing, especially bass. However, great bass fishing can be accomplished in the winter as well....[More]
Ok, make a decision - Jan. 6, 2016
I still can’t quite wrap my head around the whole Bruce Jenner/Caitlyn Jenner/back to Bruce Jenner thing. It was all so weird, and the media treated him like he was a super hero that just saved the world. Ugh.I had to shrug my shoulders and just think, you have to be tough to be a woman. Jenner...[More]
Prescott residents revitalize city ballpark - Jan. 6, 2016
Proving to be a small town with a big heart, Prescott residents worked together last summer to repair the city’s vacant ballpark....[More]
How much salt is in your soup? - Jan. 6, 2016
Hooray! January is Soup Month! Nothing beats a bowl of a hearty, warm soup on a cold winter day (although as I write this in December, it is close to 70°) but is that hearty soup also HEALTHFUL?...[More]
Community survey on senior meal program discussed - Jan. 6, 2016
Looking at trends that show decreased usage of the Linn County senior meal program left the commissioners and Mid America Nutrition (MAN) program directors wondering how to proceed in the future....[More]
Test finds coliform bacteria in Pleasanton Mercy Clinic water supply - Dec. 31, 2015
Many Pleasanton water customers received a notification letter last week stating a water violation occurred in the city water supply. City Administrator Tim Staton explained that a routine water test conducted on Nov. 24, 2014, at 11155 Tucker Road, the Mercy Clinic Family Medicine, showed the presence...[More]
Renew, refresh, recharge - Dec. 31, 2015
It has been a good year at Pleasanton Lincoln Library. We’ve accomplished many tasks and although we have many more to go, the help we’ve received has been tremendous. In addition to an excellent staff who works well together, we have some terrific volunteers who help us with tasks we never...[More]
Blue Mound Federated Church welcomes new missionary pastor - Dec. 31, 2015
Blue Mound Federated Church (BMFC) recently welcomed Pastor Ben Bielenberg, his wife Kristin and their daughter Adalay to the community. The Bielenbergs are missionaries through Village Missions, similar to former BMFC Pastor Karl Rewa.Since 1948, Village Missions has worked to help country churches...[More]
Couple shares holiday joy through light display - Dec. 31, 2015
Bob and Connie Orth are truly a remarkable couple who enjoy giving back to their community. Despite health issues, they have continually found the energy to share the joy of Christmas through a display of lights. The Orths have been designing and displaying Christmas lights every year since 2000 when...[More]