BULLY PULPIT - Oct. 11, 2023
Tears for Israel I was in church Sunday morning when one of the Elders read a news blurb sent to his watch, “Israel has declared war on Hamas.” This news feed came after Hamas and Hezbollah attacked Israel approximately four days ago and killed 900 people; made up mostly of citizens with...[More]
Wilbur Alan Armstrong ~ 05-19-1954 to 10-06-2023 - Oct. 11, 2023
Linn County News Published Oct. 11, 2023 Wilbur Alan Armstrong, 69, of La Cygne, Kan., died Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at his home. Wilbur was born May 19, 1954, to Harry Lee and Emma Darlene Hoaglan Armstrong in Fort Scott, Kan. He spent his growing and adult years living in La Cygne, Kan. He...[More]
Commission removes P&Z member, rejects resignation - Oct. 11, 2023
Split votes remove White, retain Thompson On separate 2-1 split votes, the Linn County Commission has removed a county Planning and Zoning (P&Z) commissioner but has rejected a voiced resignation by its county counselor. At Tuesday’s weekly meeting, delayed a day because of Monday’s...[More]
USD-344 Board members hash out issues pertaining to STARS program - Oct. 11, 2023
During open session of their monthly meeting, concerns were raised over current issues at the STARS program. Board members asked questions over the administrative assistant position at STARS. It was noted in the monthly bills that the position was paid for through USD 344. Dr. Jay Allen, school...[More]
Linn Valley marks 25 years in November - Oct. 11, 2023
Linn Valley met for their first meeting of the month Monday and Mayor Cindy Smith read a proclamation marking November 23, 2023 as the 25th anniversary of the city of Linn Valley. She read the proclamation to the full council that was unanimously approved. Many of the original presiding government...[More]
Prairie View football falls to Wellsville in busy and wild game - Oct. 11, 2023
The Prairie View football team hosted Pioneer League foe Wellsville on the evening of Oct. 6. This was a battle throughout the game as there was a lot of points and, unfortuantly, a lot of injuries. The Eagles were able to prevail thanks to a big 14 point fourth quarter which gave them a 36-29...[More]
Jayhawk girls’ golf taking two to State - Oct. 11, 2023
The Jayhawk girls’ golf team traveled to Meriden on Oct. 9 to compete in the 3-1A Regional tournament hosted by Jefferson West High School. The Regional tournament decides which golfers go to the State tournament. This year the 3-1A State tournament is in Hesston on Oct. 16-17. Jayhawk sent to...[More]
Pleasanton cross country hosts home meet - Oct. 11, 2023
The Pleasanton cross country team hosted their home cross country meet on Oct. 5. The Jays did well at the meet running in junior high and JV races. Gavin Lawson ran in the eighth grade boys’ two mile race. Lawson placed 12th with a time of 14:55. Baileigh Lister ran in the eighth grade girls’...[More]
Victor Gene Clark ~ 08-23-1938 to 10-02-2023 - Oct. 4, 2023
Linn County News Published Oct. 11, 2023 Our dear father, Victor Gene Clark, passed away at his home in Mound City, Kan., on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Vic was 85 years old. Vic was born in Medicine Lodge, Kan., on Aug. 23, 1938, to parents Mary Jane (Sharp) and Oliver Francis Clark....[More]
Laverne C. Nelson ~ 06-13-1935 to 05-28-2023 - Oct. 4, 2023
Linn County News Published Oct. 11, 2023 On the afternoon of May 28, 2023, LaVerne C. Nelson (nee Smith), with her steadfast daughter Renee’ by her side, succumbed to the ravages of dementia just a few weeks shy of her 88th birthday. This determined woman from a rural Kansas town...[More]
