Commissioners make decision on Health Department staff - Apr. 5, 2023
Linn County Commissioners discussed options for moving forward with the Linn County Health Department following the resignation of Missy Lancaster with County Clerk David Lamb providing new job descriptions for the positions of Director and Head Nurse. Commissioner Danny McCullough asked Lamb...[More]
New venue has open house set for Saturday, April 8 - Apr. 5, 2023
Highpoint Events and Suites is a 200-acre property that features a 5,000 square foot event venue situated atop a hill, a farm-style guest house and a two acre, fully-stocked pond. The property is located at 9235 Wattles Road, southeast of Pleasanton and is the culmination of ideas that owners...[More]
Pleasanton baseball starts season with wins over Yates Center - Apr. 5, 2023
The Pleasanton baseball team began their season hosting league rival Yates Center on March 30. The Jays had no problems with the Wildcats as they won both games of a double-header, 12-2 and 14-2. In the first game Yates Center got out to a 2-1 first inning lead but from there it was all Pleasanton. The...[More]
Lady Buffs lead track team at Adrian - Apr. 5, 2023
The Prairie View track team crossed state lines to compete in the Adrian Invitational on March 30. The girls’ team did very well as they placed third overall with 94 points. Appleton City and Drexel tied to win the meet for the ladies with 104 points each. The boys placed 11th out of 16 teams...[More]
Jayhawk softball routs Lancers - Apr. 5, 2023
The Jayhawk-Linn softball team hosted Crest on March 30 in a double-header. The Lady Hawks won both games big as they defeated Crest 14-4 and 18-2. In the first game Crest had four runs in the fourth but were scoreless the other five innings. The Lady Hawks scored in every inning they played...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Apr. 5, 2023
School shooting and the cover up Six people, three nine-year-olds and three 60-plus year olds, are being laid to rest this week. That after a transgender person chose to end their lives following the writing of a yet unreleased manifesto of hatred. The shooter was subsequently killed by law enforcement...[More]
BLUE MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Monday, April 3, 2023 - Apr. 5, 2023
Council members for the city of Blue Mound met on Monday, April 3, for their regular monthly meeting. With Mayor Russell Beth absent, councilman Donnie Rhynerson presided over the meeting as council president. City clerk Max Krull swore in new councilwoman Marri Krupco at the start of the meeting. Krull...[More]
PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, April 3, 2023 - Apr. 5, 2023
The Pleasanton City Council opened their Monday meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Mayor Mike Frisbie thanking Anne Johnson and company for their help filling Easter eggs for Saturday’s egg hunt. City Administrator Teresa Whitaker told the council police candidate Ivan Squire graduates...[More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, April 3, 2023 - Apr. 5, 2023
The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 2023. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes of last week’s meeting which was followed by approval of claims in the amount of $187, 732.11. Commissioners approved three abatements, 2022-887-889 with a change of...[More]