Drought conditions speed harvest, pose livestock issues - Oct. 30, 2024
Ah, drought conditions. At fall harvest for now the third year, they are the story, although maybe in a different fashion this growing season. Abundant precipitation during April, May and June in Linn County gave farmers a bountiful corn crop and ranchers plenty of hay, but significantly diminished...[More]
Pleasanton landowner to city: provide services or deannex - Oct. 30, 2024
At Pleasanton’s bi-weekly meeting Monday night, the council held a public hearing concerning Brandon McGinnis’ request to deannex his property at 11345 Tucker Road – or provide promised city services. McGinnis deferred to Linn County Planning and Zoning Director Darin Wilson when Pleasanton...[More]
Commissioners hire new Road Operations Manager - Oct. 30, 2024
During the meeting on Oct. 28, the Linn County Commissioners held several executive sessions for the purposes of interviewing candidates for open positions of Road Operations Supervisor and Economic Development Administrator. Following the first interview, the commissioners voted 3-0 to hire Jesse Walton...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Oct. 30, 2024
The party of abortion At the time of this writing, the election is 11 days away – thank God! I’m so sick of hearing from Lucas Kunce, Sharice Davids and other politicians…the only thing that is for sure is that when they say they are pro-choice on killing babies, I know they belong...[More]
JLHS cheerleaders to perform in Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade - Oct. 30, 2024
Fundraiser set for Nov. 2 Two Jayhawk Linn cheerleaders who attended the UCA Varsity Spirit Cheer camp over the summer have been selected to participate with a UCA Varsity All American squad during the 83rd Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hi. Chloe Riley and Danielle Slinkard...[More]
Jayhawk cross country, boys and girls, heading to State - Oct. 30, 2024
It was a big day for Jayhawk cross country on Oct. 26 at Central Heights for the 3A Regional meet. Not only did every runner on both the boys’ and girls’ teams set personal records for the season but both the boys’ and girls’ teams are 3A Regional champions. This means that both...[More]
Lady Buffs cross country team earns place at State as runner-up at Regional - Oct. 30, 2024
The Prairie View cross country team traveled to Central Heights on Oct. 26 to compete in the 3A Regional race. The Buffalos performed well as all runners had a personal best time and the girls’ team placed second overall to qualify for the 3A State cross country meet. The meet will take place at...[More]
Jays spook Erie, move on to McLouth - Oct. 30, 2024
One would think that, on the Friday before Halloween, Red Devils would play the tricks. Not so at Erie. Pleasanton was treated to a blocked punt, an interception and two shanked punts, the second producing an unusual touchdown, to set up their first four scores within the game’s first 15 minutes,...[More]
Erma Lorene Lovewell ~ 01-07-1935 to 10-25-2024 - Oct. 29, 2024
Linn County News Published October 30, 2024 Erma Lorene Lovewell, Osawatomie, Kan., passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Graveside funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Vintage...[More]
Rhonda Diane Vanwinkle ~ 10-09-1961 to 09-28-2024 - Oct. 23, 2024
Linn County News Published October 30, 2024 Rhonda Diane Vanwinkle, age 62, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. A private family graveside service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in the Swan...[More]
