Commissioners approve estimate for remodel of former judicial building - Aug. 23, 2023
Linn County Public Works Administrator Shaun West presented a final estimate to the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Aug. 21, for the remodel at the former judicial building. West explained to commissioners that a total estimate from Construction Consultant Randy Page came in at $36,510 and, following...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Aug. 23, 2023
Changes Well, change comes whether we like it or not; that goes for rock and roll or life in general. I spent the weekend at my son’s home with him and his family; the reason, Stevie Nicks was in concert with Billy Joel. It’s been a long time since I’ve attended a big concert like...[More]
A love for animals and rodeo - Aug. 23, 2023
Dally Umphenour pulls them together in rodeo Dally Umphenour, 11, is a fifth grade student at Jayhawk-Linn Elementary whose interest in animals and rodeo has propelled her to great success in the rodeo arena. Dally has been competing in rodeo since she was four years old and rodeo runs in her...[More]
Linn County Rodeo results - Aug. 23, 2023
The rodeo is a two-day event at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo and one of its most popular. This year the rodeo was on Aug. 11-12 and here is the results from this year’s rodeo. Bareback riding 1. Rhett Rhodes, Brookville, KS, 87.5 points 2. Quintonn Lunsford, McCune, KS, 82 points 3....[More]
Fish, don’t hunt - Aug. 23, 2023
In a week the dove season will open and there are two or three reasons to avoid it as far as I am concerned. For one thing, I don’t want to hunt in crowds, and I don’t like to get sweat on my shotgun, and I don’t care to get mosquito bit. But the main reason is, fishing is great when...[More]
Cooling stations open for those in need - Aug. 22, 2023
Several places around the county are being opened during this week’s heat wave as cooling stations for those in need. Should you need a spot to cool off please visit these local spots: Pleasanton Faith Chapel Assembly of God Church, 103 E. 7th St., is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday. Pleasanton...[More]
UPDATE in Marion County Investigation - Aug. 16, 2023
MARION COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) released an update on the criminal investigation occurring in Marion County related to the Marion County Record. At present time this investigation remains open, however, we have determined in collaboration with the...[More]
Police stage ‘chilling’ raid on Marion County newspaper, seizing computers, records and cellphones - Aug. 16, 2023
- AUGUST 11, 2023 4:15 PM Eric Meyer, publisher of the Marion County Record, answers questions in his newspaper office Friday after police seized computers, servers, cellphones and other items. He says he doesn’t know how they will get the newspaper out on Tuesday, but, “We will publish...[More]
Commissioners approve publication of budget, intent to exceed revenue neutral - Aug. 16, 2023
County Clerk to work on trimming budget prior to set hearings Following a detailed discussion at Monday’s meeting, the commissioners voted 3-0 to allow County Clerk David Lamb to publish the proposed 2024 budget for the county as it currently stands; as well as, the intent to exceed the...[More]
USD 344 discusses student enrollment - Aug. 16, 2023
Superintendent Don Epps told the USD 344 board Monday night that he was working to map out where all students in the district live. He next showed a map of the district and said he wants to start pinpointing where students live so they can begin reaching out to bring those students not enrolled into...[More]
