Linn Valley council stymied after mayor resigns - Nov. 15, 2023
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, with Interim Mayor Lew Donelson presiding. Donelson had assumed the position of Interim Mayor with the resignation of Mayor Cindy Smith on Nov. 8, 2023. Council members in attendance were John...[More]
Blu Jay Winter Clothing Exchange set for Dec. 9 - Nov. 15, 2023
USD 344 will host the first ever Blu Jay Winter Clothing Exchange on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ernie Price Annex located at 309 W. 13th Street. The clothing exchange is open to anyone in need of warm winter clothes, not just USD 344 families. Those who wish to donate items to the...[More]
Maynerd’s owners start Feed Linn County initiative - Nov. 15, 2023
Raymond and Melayna Johnson, who own and operate Maynerd’s Food Truck and 517 Vintage in Mound City, have begun an initiative to help provide food for Linn County families in need. “We just know that so many are struggling right now and if everyone would give just a little bit we could pull...[More]
Hope for Heroes: Aiding veterans in Southeast Kansas - Nov. 15, 2023
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Centers Mental Health First Aid Department has partnered with the Veteran Access Support Team (VAST) to support Veterans in southeast Kansas. Their goal is to create 100 backpacks filled with essential items that will be distributed among the veterans in our service area. The...[More]
Pro-abortion election victories cause for a shudder - Nov. 15, 2023
In the wake of the off-year elections across the country last week, it became very clear that abortion was the single most important issue that motivated voters. More specifically, it motivated voters to choose Democrats. In case after case, when abortion was on the table, the pro-life movement lost. In...[More]
Jayhawk and Pleasanton football are well represented in the 2023 TRL All League - Nov. 15, 2023
The 2023 Three Rivers All League 11 man football team was released and both Jayhawk and Pleasanton players make up most of the team. The Hawks have 12 total spots, 10 first team and 2 honorable mention, and the Jays have 10 total spots, 8 first team and 2 honorable mention. Offensive Line Jayhawk...[More]
Prairie View football has seven players make Pioneer All League - Nov. 15, 2023
The Pioneer League released their 2023 All League selections and the Buffalos did very well as eight players earned spots, three on the first team and five on the second team. Parker Schwarz earned first team honors on both offense as a running back and defense as a linebacker. Josh Goodwin was first...[More]
Vicki A. Capp ~ 08-08-1954 to 11-06-2023 - Nov. 14, 2023
Linn County News Published Nov. 15, 2023 Vicki A. Capp, age 69 of Mapleton, Kan., passed away on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at the Olathe Hospice House. She was born the daughter of Frank E. and Claudeane (Shaw) Craig on Aug. 8, 1954, at Fort Lewis, Wash. Vicki married Earl Capp on...[More]
Marcia D. Mathes ~ 03-31-1947 to 11-09-2023 - Nov. 14, 2023
Linn County News Published Nov. 15, 2023 Marcia D. (Adamson) Mathes passed peacefully Nov. 9, 2023, at home surrounded by family. She was born to Earnest and Lavon Adamson March 31, 1947, in Columbus, Kan. Marcia grew up in Columbus and attended Cherokee County High School. She married...[More]
Joyce Elaine Hewitt (née Terry) ~ 03-26-1941 to 11-01-2023 - Nov. 14, 2023
Linn County News Published Nov. 15, 2023 Joyce Elaine Hewitt, the cherished daughter of Harold and Donnalee Terry (both deceased), beloved wife of Billy Joe (deceased), and sister to Eldon (deceased) and Glenda, Keith and Dorothy, and Alan and Jane Terry, was born on March 26, 1941. She peacefully...[More]
