Parker library hosts severe weather program - Jul. 2, 2014
Channel 4 Fox News weather Reporter Karli Ritter visited Linn County Library District #1 in Parker on Thursday, June 26. Ritter visited with the community, presented a video on tornados and explained to the children what it takes to become a weather reporter. She further explained, “If you...[More]
Kansas Magic 16U softball team wins KC Metro B Tournament - Jul. 2, 2014
Players from Linn and Miami counties made up the Kansas Magic 16U fast pitch softball team that played very well at the KC Metro B 18U fast pitch softball tournament June 28-29, where they captured the first place trophy and medals. Saturday’s pool play games started early and most were finished...[More]
La Cygne 8U softball places first and second at home tournament - Jul. 2, 2014
The La Cygne 8U softball teams hosted the 8U softball tournament at Prairie View on June 28-29. La Cygne softball has been very successful in tournaments this season with the 12U receiving first in their tournament, the 10U receiving third in their tournament and the 14U receiving second in their tournament....[More]
American Solar Challenge race heads for Linn County - Jul. 2, 2014
The American Solar Challenge is a competition to design, build and then drive solar-powered cars across the country in a distance race. Teams compete over a 1,200-1,800 mile course between multiple cities. The July 2014 American Solar Challenge will be an eight-day 1,700-plus mile road course traveling...[More]
Linn County Rural Water District #2 sues PWWSD#13 - Jul. 2, 2014
The third lawsuit, one of which was recently settled with the city of Pleasanton, in a short few years has hit the Linn County District Court, with Linn County Rural Water District #2 again suing Public Wholesale Water Supply District #13, this time for a refund of overages that the district paid to...[More]
Trisha Anne Purdy - 12-09-1989 to 06-21-2014 - Jul. 2, 2014
Trisha Anne Purdy, age 24, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and best friend, of Blue Mound, Kan., died as the result of a motorcycle accident on Saturday, June 21, 2014. She was born on Dec. 9, 1989, at Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of John and Chris Good Felix. She graduated from...[More]
Coach William Glenn Percy - Jul. 2, 2014
Coach William Glenn “Curly” Percy, 85, of Iola, Kan., died Monday, June 23, 2014. A celebration of life ceremony was held Sunday, June 29, 2014, at the Allen County Country Club, 1318 2000 St., Iola/Gas, Kan. Memorial donations may be made to: The Coach Glenn Percy Ottawa University...[More]
Howard Lee New - 10-23-1925 to 06-25-2014 - Jul. 2, 2014
Howard Lee New, 88, of Osawatomie, Kan., formerly of Princeton and Centerville, died June 25, 2014, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Richmond, Kan. Howard was the third of seven children born to Walter and Elsie Mae (Mateer) New. He was born Oct. 23, 1925, at Archie, Mo. He started school...[More]
Little Sugar Fest paves way for future rock festivals - Jun. 25, 2014
Recently, Linn County Fairgrounds played host to the rockin’ Little Sugar Fest. The idea for the concert stemmed from Linn Countian Kevin Amer, who explained, “I really just wanted a rock concert in Linn County.” A member of the Fair Board, Amer presented his idea to the board...[More]
La Cygne takes first at 12U tournament; Mound City and Parker also compete - Jun. 25, 2014
There were three county teams that competed at the 12U softball tournament in Garnett on June 20 through June 22: La Cygne, Parker and Mound City. Parker went 0-2, Mound City went 2-2 and placed fifth, and La Cygne won the tournament going 4-0 and finishing their season 20-1. La Cygne’s only loss...[More]