Seven Bridges Microgreens and virtual range opens in Pleasanton - Jan. 4, 2023
Bill and Dorothy Skipper who recently moved to Pleasanton from Florida, have opened up a dual business in the building that formerly housed Casey’s on the junction of Laurel Street and Park Street. The building now houses Seven Bridges Microgreens; as well as a virtual shooting range. “We...[More]
Mound City Lake undergoing improvements to make area more usable and beneficial - Jan. 4, 2023
The City of Mound City is giving their community lake an overhaul which will give the people a great place for fishing, camping, canoeing/kayaking, etc. Mound City Lake is located four miles west of Mound City and is 148 acres in size. Mound City councilman Josh Baldwin said the project is divided into...[More]
Governor Kelly Bans TikTok from State-Owned Devices, Prohibits Access on State Network - Jan. 3, 2023
Kelly Becomes First Democratic Governor to Directly Take this Step TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order #22-10, which bans the use of the social media platform TikTok on all state-owned devices for Kansas executive branch agencies, boards, and commissions and their...[More]
Don Robert “Butch†McCarty ~ 09-17-1944 to 12-30-2022 - Jan. 3, 2023
Linn County News Published January 4, 2023 Don Robert “Butch” McCarty passed away early Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Maggie’s Place Memory Care in Overland Park, Kan., in the arms of his loving family. Don was born in Fort Scott, Kan., on Sept. 17, 1944, the only child of John Russell...[More]
Arthur Ray Wisdom ~ 12-09-1947 to 12-29-2022 - Jan. 3, 2023
Linn County News Published January 4, 2023 Arthur Ray Wisdom, age 75, Worland, Mo., passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday Jan. 6, 2023, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Green Valley Cemetery. Visitation...[More]
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program to Continue Heating Homes this Winter - Jan. 2, 2023
TOPEKA – Colder temperatures and winter weather has arrived in Kansas. The dropping temperatures and necessity of raising the thermostat are leaving some families vulnerable when it comes to covering their heating bills. The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), implemented in the state...[More]
Governor Kelly Bans TikTok from State-Owned Devices, Prohibits Access on State Network - Jan. 2, 2023
~~Kelly Becomes First Democratic Governor to Directly Take this Step~~ TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order #22-10, which bans the use of the social media platform TikTok on all state-owned devices for Kansas executive branch agencies, boards, and...[More]
SPECIAL: Fire claims life of Pleasanton man - Dec. 28, 2022
Linn County News jackielcn@ckt.net Multiple fire departments including Pleasanton City Fire, Pleasanton Station 920 and Prescott Station 960 responded to a fire that occurred Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at 405 Center Street in Pleasanton that left one victim, Richard Johnson, 64, deceased. Pleasanton...[More]
La Cygne waterslide to be disassembled - Dec. 28, 2022
Sewer relining almost done, contractors take break La Cygne city leaders have approved the disassembly of the city swimming pool’s waterslide during a 45-minute regular meeting to end the calendar year. The council’s unanimous decision last Wednesday, Dec. 21, will pay Welcoming...[More]
General Pleasonton Days going back to historic event - Dec. 28, 2022
Following changes within the board of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce and the board that has been spearheading General Pleasonton Days, new plans have been discussed for the event that falls on the first weekend in October. A brainstorming session was held in November that involved not only the General...[More]