Orville Wesley “Bud†Rogers - 06-27-1922 to 12-12-2014 - Dec. 17, 2014
Orville Wesley “Bud” Rogers, 92, of Iola, Kan., died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kan. Orville was born June 27, 1922, in Ericson, Neb., the son of Thomas Orville and Lillie Leota (Platt) Rogers. In 1927, he moved with his parents to a farm halfway between...[More]
Prairie View boys win the Linn County Tournament - Dec. 17, 2014
The Prairie View boys’ basketball team did something they have done the previous three years: win the Linn County Tournament. The Buffalos went 3-0 in the tournament to earn their fourth title in four years.The Buffalos got things started on Dec.9 with a blowout victory over Jayhawk - Linn, 45-24....[More]
Christmas Events list: - Dec. 17, 2014
Mound City:On Dec. 19, the Mound City Methodist Church will meet at 5 p.m. to go caroling. A movie will be shown at the church at 6 p.m.On Dec. 21, the children’s program will take place at 9 a.m. at the Mound City Methodist Church.On Dec. 24, the Christmas Eve candlelight service will take place...[More]
Mound City library hosts open house - Dec. 17, 2014
The Mound City library held their annual open house last Thursday, Dec. 11, to celebrate Christmas and five years at their new location.Visitors traveled from across the county to enjoy the delicious food and sweet cookies in the festive atmosphere. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
Raymond Miller – 100 years young - Dec. 17, 2014
When asked, what’s your secret? Raymond Miller of La Cygne replies, “I wake up every day and have two pieces of bacon, toast with jelly and a half a glass of milk.” Sounds great. His daughter, Joyce Stainbrook, adds that her parents always made it a point to rest for half an hour every...[More]
Mound City hires new police chief - Dec. 17, 2014
Mound City Police Department recently welcomed experienced officer Paul McKee as the new police chief for Mound City following a special meeting held by the council on Tuesday, Dec. 9.Presently working part-time, McKee will switch to full-time employment on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014. McKee brings an array...[More]
Prescott senior meal site to close unless visitors increase - Dec. 17, 2014
Mid-America Nutrition Executive Director Cathy Duderstadt stated that the Prescott senior meal site may permanently close its doors soon unless more people start attending. Although the senior meal site is currently closed to the community, the Area Agency on Aging has not yet officially closed the facility. To...[More]
City forms plan of action for old hotel property - Dec. 17, 2014
Pleasanton City Administrator Tim Staton provided the City Council with an update for the old hotel property at their meeting Monday, Dec. 15. He said, “Since our last meeting, I attempted to get the owner of the hotel here and was unsuccessful in doing that on two occasions. “She continues...[More]
Officers seek Christmas donations for local family - Dec. 10, 2014
The La Cygne police department received a report of child abuse and neglect taking place at a La Cygne residence earlier this year. In response to the report, two sheriff’s deputies, along with La Cygne Police Chief Tate West investigated the location of the alleged abuse. The officers discovered...[More]
La Cygne Casey’s now open - Dec. 10, 2014
It’s beautiful! The large Casey’s in La Cygne, very comparable to the one in Mound City, opened on Thursday, Dec. 4, to a crowd of excited customers. Breakfast pizza, coffee and donuts were among many of the items sought after on its first morning of business. The district manager...[More]
