Local Ag teacher selected as KAAE president - Sep. 2, 2015
The Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators (KAAE) recently nominated Jayhawk-Linn Ag teacher Bill Johnston to be the organization’s president. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online edition here. ...[More]
Swanfest Royal Court named - Sep. 2, 2015
The annual Swanfest event in La Cygne will be Saturday, Sept. 12. Every year youth are invited to run for the Royal Court.This year candidates will be selling raffle tickets for $1 per ticket, with a 1st place claiming $500, 2nd place $250 and 3rd place $100. To see the full article, check out...[More]
Deputy County Clerk John Copple retires - Sep. 2, 2015
Deputy County Clerk John Copple officially retired Tuesday, Sept. 1. Copple worked for the county for over 10 years, starting out as a payroll clerk and system administrator at the courthouse in 2005. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out...[More]
Olin Don Hime - 12-15-1927 to 08-28-2015 - Sep. 2, 2015
Olin Don Hime, 87, of Shawnee, Kan., died Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Born Dec. 15, 1927, in Centerville, Kan., Olin was the eldest child of Olin Don and Myrtle I. (Johnson) Hime. He grew up in Centerville and surrounding areas, attending school in Blue Mound. His family...[More]
Jacqueline Sue “Jackie†Harris Norris - 11-2-1950 to 08-28-2015 - Sep. 2, 2015
The loving hand of God has gently cradled our Jackie and taken her to prepare for our glorious reunion in heaven. Jacqueline Sue “Jackie” Harris Norris, 64, Branson, Mo., and Blue Mound, Linn County, Kan., passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at her Branson home due to cancer. She was born...[More]
Richard Neal Smith - 02-25-1952 to 08-30-2015 - Sep. 2, 2015
Richard Neal Smith, 63, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 30, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born Feb. 25, 1952, to Roy Jr., and Marianna Sutterby Smith in Fort Scott, Kan. He graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1970 and then furthered his education with a Mechanical...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Assault on our police officers - Sep. 2, 2015
My heart aches for the law enforcement officers recently killed in cold blood, officers that were sworn to uphold the law and protect the citizens of their jurisdiction. The last killing, Deputy Sheriff Darren Goforth who was shot and killed from ambush while pumping gas into his patrol car at a commercial...[More]
Pleasanton goes 2-2 in the Three Rivers League tournament - Sep. 2, 2015
The Pleasanton volleyball team hosted this year’s Three Rivers League volleyball tournament on Aug. 29. The Lady Jays were a five seed in pool A. Also in pool A were the one seed Jayhawk-Linn, the three seed Oswego, the eight seed Chetopa and the ten seed Altoona Midway. Pool B had the two seed...[More]
Jayhawk volleyball wins Three Rivers League tournament - Sep. 2, 2015
The Jayhawk volleyball team started their season by winning the Three Rivers League tournament for the fifth year in a row. “This is a 5-peat for us, winning the league tourney. It is a great start to the volleyball season, but still lots to work on,” Head Coach Christa Holt said. To...[More]
