The ‘student’ in student athlete - Dec. 3, 2014
If we lived in the world portrayed by television and Hollywood, one would think that high school student athletes were attending school to play sports, that the school was just a means to display their athletic ability. However, in reality the opposite is true. School and obtaining a quality education...[More]
Request to waive RWD#2 road crossing fees tabled - Dec. 3, 2014
Stating they were working to improve the quality and quantity of water to the system, RWD#2 Water Operator Rhonda Gagliardi asked the commissioners to waive the $300 road crossing fee now required by Linn County at Monday’s meeting.She said the crossing request was submitted last week for 950 and...[More]
Christmas Events list: - Dec. 3, 2014
Mound City:On Dec. 14, at the First Baptist Church, the All Stars Cubbies preschoolers will present a Christmas pageant during the 10:30 a.m. service.On Dec. 24, Christmas Eve service will be at 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Dec. 25, Christmas dinner will be served at the First Baptist Church at...[More]
Local teen wins state Conservation Education and Youth Committee speech competition - Dec. 3, 2014
Linn County resident and homeschooled student Stephanie Silvers recently received statewide recognition when she won first place in the state Conservation Education and Youth Committee speech competition in Wichita. Silvers’ speech discussed the future of agricultural water usage in Kansas.To qualify...[More]
Another Main St. building caves in Pleasanton - Nov. 25, 2014
Last Sunday, the northeast corner of the old hotel property located at 826 Main St. in Pleasanton caved in and partially collapsed. City Administrator Tim Staton pointed to years of neglect as the primary reason for the building’s current state. Ninth Street is closed and a portion of...[More]
Domestic call results in Jayhawk Elementary lockdown - Nov. 25, 2014
With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, no one had thoughts concerning a school lockdown, but the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was called to the scene of a domestic disturbance last Friday afternoon that led to the lockdown of Jayhawk Elementary School and Jayhawk-Linn High...[More]
Yard damage consequence of lost semis Butler exit rest stop signage still vague - Nov. 25, 2014
Four years ago, Linn County gained a beautiful new rest stop at the Hwy 69 and K-52 intersection. With that, residents of Trading Post gained lost semis making turnarounds in their yards. Former Kansas City resident Michael Stroble Jr. moved to Linn County when he found a good deal on real...[More]
Three Blu-Jays make All League - Nov. 25, 2014
The All-League teams came out for the Three Rivers 8 man football league and three Blu-Jays were among the recipients. Pleasanton battled all season but only had one win against Altoona Midway in which they dominated them 76-0. Despite the disappointing season, there were some bright spots...[More]
Buffalos have 10 players make All League - Nov. 25, 2014
The Prairie View football team did very well in the Pioneer League All League selections. The Buffalos had 10 individual players make All League, more than any other team in the league. The Pioneer League was very close this year as the top four teams, Prairie View, Wellsville, Santa...[More]
Albert Walton Ham 01-30-1927 to 11-19-2014 - Nov. 25, 2014
Albert Walton Ham (Walt) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. Walt was born Jan. 30, 1927, to Thelma and Ira J. Ham. He graduated in May 1945 from Prescott High School and was drafted to the U.S. Army. After basic training, he returned home to marry his high school...[More]
