Where the heat, ain’t no problem - Aug. 16, 2023
There are some problems this time of year for an outdoorsman who takes to the woods. It is the beginning of a more aggressive situation with copperheads due to the heat and skin- shedding time. And the yellow jackets nesting in the ground can be awful if you step on a nest of them. ...[More]
Annual fishing derby helps cap off the Linn County Fair and Rodeo - Aug. 16, 2023
The annual fishing derby at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo has always been one of the final events of the week long activities. This year there were 40 kids at the derby who caught a total of 90 fish. The derby took place on Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to around 9:30 a.m. After this the casting contest was...[More]
Farm Bureau Association holds pedal pull at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo - Aug. 16, 2023
The Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 11. Kids from the ages of 4 to 12 competed with the top three places from each age group earning a trophy and a spot in the pedal pull at the State Fair in Hutchinson from Sept. 8-17 if they choose to go. August Cumming...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Aug. 16, 2023
Travesty against free speech I don’t know how many of you have heard about the police raid on the Marion County Record in Marion, Kan. last week; but I received an emergency email from the Kansas Press Association (KPA) Sunday night.I’m including the first story concerning the incident that...[More]
USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023 - Aug. 16, 2023
The board met for their second meeting under new Superintendent Don Epps. They discussed bills and asked about a $300 charge from Dreamscape Solutions for the football field.Epps, and Board member Tanner Ogden, said the field is now in much better shape for the upcoming football season. They both chimed...[More]
USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023 - Aug. 16, 2023
The USD 346 school board met in regular session on Monday, Aug. 14, and began their meeting with the approval of the consent agenda, including the agenda for the meeting, the minutes of the previous meeting, payment of bills and payroll, and out of district requests for enrollment.The board heard from...[More]
LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, August 14, 2023 - Aug. 16, 2023
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present. Following approval of the July 24th, 2023, meeting minutes, Smith opened the floor for citizen participation, however, there were no citizens...[More]
PRESCOTT CITY COUNCIL - Monday, August 14, 2023 - Aug. 16, 2023
The August 14, 2023, City of Prescott Council meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.Neither City Attorney Burton Harding, nor council member Fritz Norbury was able to attend.Mayor Kevin Wood said the council would have two meetings. The first meeting would be a budget meeting to look over the...[More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, August 14, 2023 - Aug. 16, 2023
The Linn County Commissioners began their meeting on Monday, Aug. 14, with the approval of the minutes of their last meeting. That action was followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $499,731.38.Galen Anderson with AMR reported on activities for the ambulance service over the last week. He...[More]
Nancy Sue Miller ~ 06-02-1952 to 08-12-2023 - Aug. 15, 2023
Linn County NewsPublished Aug. 16, 2023 Nancy Sue Miller, age 71, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1952, in Iola, Kan., the daughter of Bill and Velma Gilbert Bain. She graduated from Colony Crest High School and went on to Baker University to receive aBachelor’s...[More]
