World Turkey Hunting Championship April 14 - 16 in La Cygne - Mar. 11, 2015
The lid has blown off one of the best kept secrets in Linn County – the question of why and who is running around Linn County hunting turkeys has been answered and with it, an opportunity to help our wounded law enforcement officers recover from traumatic injuries incurred on the job.La Cygne will...[More]
Federal charges filed after stolen truck found in La Cygne - Mar. 11, 2015
A truck stolen from Prairie View High School on March 2, 2015, sparked an investigation that led the Linn County Sheriff’s Department to discover multiple stolen vehicles and trailers in La Cygne last week.Linn County Sheriff Paul Filla explained, “After reviewing the cameras, we identified...[More]
Pleasanton BOE considers expanding facility, visits with architecture firm - Mar. 11, 2015
The USD 344 Board of Education and Pleasanton City Council met with representatives from Miller and Hollis Architects Monday evening, March 9, at the BOE meeting to hear a presentation about their districtwide planning process if the school were to embark on renovating or upgrading the facilities to...[More]
Working together to help those in need - Mar. 11, 2015
Friends and neighbors gathered to help locals in need at the sixth annual Reach Out food pantry chili cook-off and auction on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Prescott City Hall. Pantry Director Phyllis Bradley said, “I am so happy to see how this event has grown and become a reflection of the community-minded...[More]
La Cygne Library holds annual Dr. Seuss Read Across America day on Monday - Mar. 4, 2015
Preschool students from La Cygne and Parker enjoyed games, activities and Dr. Seuss stories at the library Monday morning. High school students who are members of the library club were in attendance to help the students with this special day. ...[More]
Getting to know your new extension agent, Franny Eastwood - Mar. 4, 2015
Originally from small-town Hunter, Kan., Franny Eastwood grew up with a strong interest in nutrition education. She received her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Kansas State University then earned two master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee, one in Nutrition and the other in...[More]
Local artist demonstrates oil painting techniques for students - Mar. 4, 2015
A group of Pleasanton High School art students received a painting demonstration from world-renowned artist Mary Jo Leisure in their classroom last Thursday, Feb. 26. The students recently completed their first oil paintings and hoped to learn different techniques from Leisure for future projects.Oil...[More]
David L. Bohlken - Mar. 4, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 4, 2015David L. Bohlken, 65, formerly of Amoret, Mo., passed away Feb. 22, 2015 at Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan.Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kan. Online condolences...[More]
Arora Lynn Perrier | 02-25-2015 - Mar. 4, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 4, 2015Arora Lynn Perrier was born and immediately raised into Heaven at dawn on Feb. 25, 2015. At 6 pounds, 8 ounces and 20 inches long, she was the littlest of angels.She is the cherished daughter of Matt and Amy Perrier of rural Eureka, Kan. She is survived by her siblings,...[More]
Georgia Lou Farris | 02-14-1955 to 02-24-2015 - Mar. 4, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 4, 2015Georgia Lou Farris was born Feb. 14, 1955, and was named after her parents George and Lucy. She lived an exceptionally normal life for a baby born with Down Syndrome in the ‘50s. Georgia Lou accomplished a lot within the confines of her limitations and was...[More]