Wayne Eldon Long ~ 07-03-1942 to 05-24-2025 - May. 27, 2025
Linn County News Published May 28, 2025 Wayne Eldon Long, age 82, of Parker, Kan., passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Wayne was born on July 3, 1942, in Garnett, Kan., the son of Homer Leon and Margaret Ethel (Collins) Long. He was one of three children and grew up in Parker, where he...[More]
Mound City hosts annual youth fishing derby - May. 21, 2025
The City of Mound City hosted their annual youth fishing derby on May 17. The event was well attended this year as the weather was perfect for a day of fishing. Registration began at 9 a.m. with the derby starting at 9:30 a.m. The kids had till 11 a.m. to catch as many fish as possible. The derby had...[More]
Lady Hawks win league as Hawks host TRL meet - May. 21, 2025
The Jayhawk Linn track team hosted the Three Rivers League meet on May 15. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams did well at the meet as the girls won league again this year with a score of 159. The boys placed second with a score of 100. Central Heights won league for the boys with a score of...[More]
Pleasanton track sets school records at Pioneer League track meet - May. 21, 2025
The Pleasanton track team traveled to Jayhawk Linn on May 15 to compete in the Three Rivers League track meet. The team did very well as the girls placed third with 68 ½ points and the boys placed fourth with 70 points. The Jays set some school records at this meet as Ashlan George broke the...[More]
Prairie View track sets meet and league records at Wellsville - May. 21, 2025
The Prairie View track team traveled to Wellsville on May 15 to compete in the Pioneer League track meet. The Buffalos did well as the girls’ team placed second with 108 points and the boys placed fourth with 61 points. Several records were broken by the Buffalos at the meet. Mary Jane Britz...[More]
Commissioners make official statement on Tanglewood roads - May. 21, 2025
During the May 19 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from several residents and members of Tanglewood Lakes regarding the court ruling that the roads in the lake community are public roads. Jim Hendershot, Tanglewood Lakes, outlined several items in commissioners’ minutes from the months...[More]
La Cygne okays local police firing range - May. 21, 2025
La Cygne leaders have approved construction of a police-only firearm range near the city’s sewer lagoons. At their May 7 regular meeting, the council okayed the request on a 3-0 vote, with Tommy Capp and Ed Smith not present. First introduced by Zachary Mathies, police chief, at the April 16...[More]
Mound City council adopts rules for camping - May. 21, 2025
During the May 6 meeting, the Mound City council adopted Ordinance 607 setting out rules for the camping area at the Mound City Lake. The ordinance that was adopted set a period of 14 days per stay with at least a five-day absence before returning to the lake. Violating this portion of the new rules...[More]
Remembering those who gave all - May. 21, 2025
While many of us choose to utilize Memorial Day weekend to remember our own loved ones who have gone before us, the real purpose behind the holiday is memorializing those who gave everything to the service of their country and their fellow Americans. It’s about taking time to honor those who served...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - May. 21, 2025
Prostate cancer You know, I actually feel sorry for the old fellow; of course, I’m referring to former President Joe Biden. His wife and family should be ashamed of themselves for using the hull of what was a viable man years ago to further their continuing political agendas. Now, it comes out...[More]
