Linda Kathleen Durk - 08-15-1950 to 09-02-2014 - Sep. 10, 2014
Linda Kathleen Durk, 64, of La Cygne, Kan., formerly of Pleasanton, died on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. Linda was born on Aug. 15, 1950, at Columbia, Mo., to Charles and Margaret (Boatmen) Durk.Linda served her country in the United States Army. Linda was a homemaker and enjoyed going on long walks and visiting...[More]
Eric A. Zillner - 09-15-1986 to 09-05-2014 - Sep. 10, 2014
Eric A. Zillner, age 27, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. He was born on Sept. 15, 1986, at Independence, Mo., the son of John and Carolyn Cramer Zillner. He worked as a pipe fitter and was a member of the Pipe Fitter’s Union Local #533. He was also a member of the Lee’s...[More]
La Cygne students ‘Get Dramatic’ - Sep. 10, 2014
The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission has granted La Cygne Elementary School funds toward a two-week drama residency.Drama teacher and performer Jo Ho began her residency this past Monday. She is teaching students the four “Get Dramatic” rules: focus, listening, being safe with your...[More]
Linn County Balloons for Babies Fun Run - Sep. 10, 2014
The Linn County Balloons for Babies Fun Run took place Saturday, Sept. 6, in Mound City at the ball park. Several people turned out to participate. After the run, community members gathered around the parking lot to release balloons in memory of infants who died before birth or shortly thereafter.Run...[More]
Red Hatters visit the museum - Sep. 10, 2014
Sherrial Dulin of Louisburg accompanied 11 of the “Scarlet Belles” club of Louisburg on a tour of the Linn County Museum in Pleasanton Aug. 27.They were pleased to learn about the history of Linn County and marveled at the resource material in the Genealogy Library. To see the full article, check...[More]
Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge column A day of outdoor fun at the Refuge - Sep. 3, 2014
Letting the waves of tallgrass surround you in a prairie. Listening to the sounds of the river bottoms in the forests along the Marais des Cygnes River. Catching a glimpse of a prothonatary warbler, a signature species of bottomland hardwoods. Scouting to find the best location for deer hunting later...[More]
Symbols of Sacrifice Thursday, Sept. 11, through Wednesday, Sept. 17 - Sep. 3, 2014
FORT SCOTT – Fort Scott National Historic Site (FSNHS) is pleased to partner with the Friends of FSNHS, Mercy Hospital, and the Symbols of Sacrifice Committee to present Symbols of Sacrifice, a series of programs and activities that honor the sacrifice of Americans throughout our nation’s...[More]
Annual Linn County Republican Picnic - Sep. 3, 2014
The Linn County Republican Picnic was held Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at Bunker Hill Community Center in Mound City. County Chairman Les Richardson asked Karl Kempinger to do the invocation, after which everyone enjoyed a lovely meal. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the...[More]
Donna I. Ray - 04-11-1932 to 08-26-2014 - Sep. 3, 2014
Donna I. Ray, 82, of Mound City, Kan., formerly of Paola, Kan., passed away at Miami County Medical Center Aug. 26, 2014.Donna was born to Ralph and Mildred Brown Achey on April 11, 1932, in Paola. She married James N. Ray in 1951 and they were blessed with three sons, Dennis, Brad and Rod. Donna traveled...[More]
Local teams prepare for season with home scrimmages - Sep. 3, 2014
All three of the county’s local high schools prepared for the upcoming season on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 28, in their annual home scrimmages.Jayhawk-Linn held their volleyball scrimmage at 6 p.m. and then followed with their football scrimmage at 7 p.m. Both units looked good and seem to...[More]
