Linn County Attorney clarifies his position - Jan. 27, 2021
Linn County Attorney Burton Harding spoke to commissioners on Monday, Jan. 25 stating he wanted to clear up a few things from last week. “When I said the position was part time, I didn’t mean it was a part time job, I only meant that I am committed to other things, divorce cases, and such,...[More]
Pleasanton sidewalk project starts Tuesday - Jan. 20, 2021
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to start work on a sidewalk project at Pleasanton on Tuesday, Jan. 19, weather permitting. New sidewalks will be constructed at the following locations: *Ash Street, from 15th Street north to West 10th Street. *West 10th Street, from Ash Street...[More]
Harding reports on first week as county attorney - Jan. 20, 2021
Says his position is part-time; hires paralegal Newly elected County Attorney Burton Harding told commissioners it had been a “whirlwind first week,” and noted that with over 200 cases set for this week alone he is working on clearing up some of the load. Harding further reported...[More]
Silver Haired Legislator needed for Linn County - Jan. 20, 2021
The Silver Haired Legislature elections will be held on March 17, 2021. Linn County currently has no representative. The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging is seeking individuals who are age 60 and over in Linn County to run for this position. Information on the role and duty of a Silver Haired...[More]
Judge Johnson swears in county officials - Jan. 13, 2021
Linn County District Court Judge Terri Johnson was on hand at the Jan. 11 commissioners meeting to swear in newly elected officials. County Clerk David Lamb noted that County Attorney-elect Burton Harding would not be able to attend the swearing in and would be sworn in at a later date. Lamb also noted...[More]
$1.97 million SPARK funding winding down - Jan. 13, 2021
County utilizes funds in multiple ways The Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce was given the responsibility of bringing Kansas through the recovery of COVID-19, and in so doing the SPARK executive and steering committees, working with the Office of Recovery,...[More]
SPECIAL: KBI report outlines death of Charlotte Grimes by Rocky Allen - Jan. 12, 2021
Following the release of the original Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) report garnered through a Request for Disclosure of Affidavit by the Linn County News from the Linn County District Court, the Linn County News is releasing the narrative from KBI Special Agent Robert Beabout concerning the crash...[More]
COVID-19 Vaccines - Jan. 6, 2021
Excerpt from Jennifer Bacani McKenney, MD, FAAFP Pfizer/BioNTech produced the first COVID-19 vaccine and did so without government financial assistance. The Moderna vaccine is expected to be distributed before the end of the year and received funding through “Operation Warp Speed.” ...[More]
Grady’s Kids recipient of Christmas cheer and generosity - Jan. 6, 2021
We often see acts of kindness on the news – and La Cygne was able to experience one in person when Nana Jo’s Restaurant owner, Linda Jo Hisel, got an idea on Thanksgiving to hold a community Christmas dinner. “We do our Christmas with my kids on the 23rd,” said Hisel, “and...[More]
Bollinger receives PSU school administrator honor - Dec. 30, 2020
A Linn County school administrator has received an annual Pittsburg State University honor based on administrative dedication. Rex Bollinger, Ed.D., Prairie View Unified School District 362 superintendent, has been honored with the PSU College of Education’s Distinguished Administrator...[More]
