Linn County Fair and Rodeo starts week with annual demolition derby - Aug. 5, 2015
The annual demolition derby was held at the Linn County fair grounds on the evening of Aug. 1. Before the derby started, the 2015 Linn County Fair and Rodeo Queen was announced. This year’s candidates were Allison Wakefield and Madison Stanley. Stanley was announced the runner up and that meant...[More]
Pleasanton hosts shoot-a-thon - Aug. 5, 2015
Pleasanton held a shoot-a-thon on Aug. 1 to raise money for the Noah Shooting System. The shoot-a-thon raised $5,311 and the top two fundraisers for the event were Brad Coker, $771, and Aden Dumcum, $739. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check...[More]
Spurts of vandalism occuring in Pleasanton - Aug. 5, 2015
Recent cases of vandalism in Pleasanton are allegedly being caused by juveniles after curfew hours. Police Chief Tanner Ogden reported that the incidents began around three weeks ago. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online edition...[More]
Tension rises over Heartland Propane CUP application - Aug. 5, 2015
A recent Heartland Propane conditional use permit (CUP) application caused tension to rise at the Pleasanton city council meeting Monday night. In the application, Heartland Propane requested approval to construct a bulk propane storage tank at 1901 Laurel Street in Pleasanton, property owned by city...[More]
Practice makes perfect AMR, Life Flight Eagle and Linn Valley Fire coordinate efforts - Aug. 5, 2015
Practice is never a bad thing and with that thought in mind, three emergency response organizations joined forces to coordinate efforts in training. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online edition here. ...[More]
Bully Pulpit - - Jul. 29, 2015
It was one of those things that stick in your head – a cat café. As I listened to the television while eating breakfast, one of the stories was on a new restaurant in New York that features cats. Okay, as a cat owner and enjoyer of cats, I have first-hand knowledge of cats and what they...[More]
Guitar lessons now offered in Pleasanton - Jul. 29, 2015
Professional guitarist Val Ventro is now offering guitar and bass lessons at his studio, 769 B on Main Street, in Pleasanton. With lesson levels ranging from beginner to advanced, Ventro brings a wealth of experience to each session. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the...[More]
Edna Grace Lanham - 12-27-1922 to 07-25-2015 - Jul. 29, 2015
Edna Grace Lanham, 92, of the Wall Street Community near Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the Good Samaritan in Olathe, Kan. She was born near Mound City Dec. 27, 1922, the daughter of Thomas Walter and Edna Grace Shaw McGee.Her mother died when she was young. Her father married...[More]
