Lady Hawks stomp Altoona Midway - Apr. 29, 2015
The Jayhawk-Linn softball team hosted Altoona Midway on April 20 and had no problems defeating the Jets in a double-header. They won the first game 26-0 and the second game 23-0. The first game was over in two and a half innings as the Lady Hawks scored 16 in the first and ten in the second...[More]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks info on suspected arson case - Apr. 29, 2015
Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offered a monetary award for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for arson fires occurring on the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge. Refuge Manager Patrick Martin shared that several suspected arson...[More]
Commissioners discuss future of Pleasanton Senior Center - Apr. 29, 2015
The County Commissioners continued the discussion of the Pleasanton seniors using the future Pleasanton Community Center as their meeting site and hub for the senior meal program provided by Mid-America Nutrition during the commissioners’ regular Monday morning meeting. Rosalea Demott,...[More]
USDA Rural Development celebrates Earth Day in La Cygne - Apr. 29, 2015
USDA Rural Development celebrated Earth Day by announcing financial support for the city of La Cygne’s water distribution project. "As we celebrate Earth Day, many small communities are dealing with combined effects of drought and declining tax revenues. There is no better time than...[More]
Jayhawk-Linn girls win Pleasanton Invitational - Apr. 22, 2015
The Jayhawk-Linn track team traveled to Pleasanton on April 14 to compete in the Pleasanton Invitational. The girls did very well winning the meet with 126 points. Cass Midway was right on their heels with a second place score of 124 points. The boys placed eighth out of nine teams with a score of 23...[More]
Pleasanton track hosts home invitational - Apr. 22, 2015
The Pleasanton track team held their annual track invitational on April 14 at the Pleasanton High School. The boys team did quite well placing fourth out of nine teams and the girls competed tough, but were nine out of nine. Cass Midway won the event for the boys with 150 points and was followed by Prairie...[More]
Centerville resident wins first place in sculpture contest - Apr. 22, 2015
Centerville resident Joe Summers recently received recognition for art he entered in the 2015 Neosho Valley Spring Art Exhibit. Summers’ clay piece titled “Waiting for Superman” placed first in the sculpture section of the contest. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
Pleasanton Elementary students receive wildlife presentation - Apr. 22, 2015
On April 14 Jennifer Rader, director of the Southeast Kansas Nature Center, provided an informative nature program to Pleasanton Elementary students at the school library. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online edition here. ...[More]
World Turkey Hunting Championship held in La Cygne - Apr. 22, 2015
With the official launch of turkey season on Wednesday, April 15, came the start of the World Turkey Hunting Championship (WTHC). The event included professional and amateur hunters from across the world as well as music, film, television and sports celebrities. To see the full article, check out...[More]