Berniece Margaret Schmitz - 03-12-1921 to 10-28-2015 - Nov. 4, 2015
Berniece Margaret Schmitz, 94, of Iola, Kan., died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at Iola Nursing and Residential Care Center. Berniece was born March 12, 1921, in Centertown, Mo., to William and Dora (Shubert) Kiesling. She graduated from Centertown High School and then attended secretarial school. For...[More]
Terry Don Smith - 09-19-1949 to 10-31-2015 - Nov. 4, 2015
Terry Don Smith, age 66, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza. He was born on Sept. 19, 1949, at Stroud, Okla., the son of Olen and Jewel Wood Smith.He married Charlene George on Feb. 9, 1979.He was most recently employed by the Linn County...[More]
Blu-Jay seniors lose prep career finale, 58-6 - Nov. 4, 2015
A 58-6 loss to playoff-bound Marais des Cygnes Valley last Thursday at Melvern marked the final prep football game for three Pleasanton seniorsdonning the Blu-Jay blue-and-white for the final time.Chance Conley, Christian Goben, and Mason Ralle were among the 10 uniformed Blu-Jays who battled the hometown...[More]
Jayhawk football makes bi-district play with a win over West Franklin - Nov. 4, 2015
The Jayhawk-Linn football team hosted West Franklin in the final game of district play Oct. 29. If the Hawks won this game that meant they would continue their season in bi-district play at St. Mary’s Colgan Nov. 3. The Hawks played hard with great defense and despite some questionable officiating,...[More]
Linn County News fall photo contest - Nov. 4, 2015
Amateur and professional photographers alike are invited to participate in the new Linn County News fall photo contest. Submit a copy of your favorite Thanksgiving-themed photo to enter the contest. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the...[More]
Pleasanton PTO to host 5K color run - Nov. 4, 2015
For the first time in Pleasanton’s history, liquid color will soon fly over several city streets. Pleasanton Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) plans to host a family-friendly, 5K color run on Saturday, Nov. 7. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Beaver damage halted at Lower West Lake - Nov. 4, 2015
City Administrator Erica Kern confirmed six beavers were recently trapped at the Lower West Lake in Pleasanton. Kern noted the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism granted permission to trap the mammals out of season. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Halloween - Oct. 28, 2015
A few more days to get those costumes bought, designed or pulled together because this Saturday is Halloween.We know the holiday is close when we drive Kansas roads as there are hundreds of pumpkin farms hailing children and parents alike – both for the fun of picking pumpkins and the tasty treat...[More]
Halloween festivities across Linn County - Oct. 28, 2015
PrescottPrescott residents are in for a treat this year as city hall will open for a Halloween celebration. Organized by the Coal Centre Days committee, festivities will start at 4 p.m. on Oct. 31, with a free-will donation supper. Food will be served until 7 p.m. The dinner is a fundraiser for 2016...[More]
Farm Bureau Century Farm Award presented to Morrell - Oct. 28, 2015
At the 89th Linn County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Oct. 24, 2015, in Mound City, Kan., at the Linn County Fairgrounds American Legion Building, Linn County Farm Bureau President Tim Tyson presented Richard C. Morrell with the Farm Bureau Association Kansas Century Farm Award, signifying...[More]
