Special: Phase Two of Gov. Kelly’s plan for re-opening the state - May. 1, 2020
Phase two begins no earlier than May18, 2020, as directed by Executive Order 20-29 Mass gatherings of more than 30 individuals are prohibited. Mass gatherings are defined as instances in which individuals are in one location and unable to maintain 6 feet of distance between individuals (not...[More]
Special: Phase One of Gov. Kelly’s plan for re-opening the state - May. 1, 2020
Phase one begins May 4, 2020, as directed by Executive Order 20-29 The previous statewide Stay-at-Home and mass gatherings orders are lifted and mass gatherings of more than 10 individuals are prohibited. Mass gatherings are defined as instances in which individuals are in one location and...[More]
LC Sheriff’s Office joins Crimes Against Children Task Force - Apr. 29, 2020
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force in an effort to better serve the children in Linn County and help keep them safe. The task force is comprised of multiple agencies working together to assist in the eradication of child crimes...[More]
Boicourt Bridge boat ramp closed – but state looks to replace it - Apr. 29, 2020
Following a letter to the editor complaining about a closed boat ramp located at Trego and 1700 Road on the Marais des Cygnes River, the Kansas State Department of Wildlife explained a few misconceptions about the ramp and the public’s ability to use it. Linn County resident Josh Lindsey said,...[More]
Linn Valley couple recount cruise and COVID-19 infection 42 days later still positive for infection - Apr. 29, 2020
If you think back to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, most of you will remember television coverage of cruise ships floating in bays waiting for permission to dock and disembark coronavirus-ill passengers. Linn Valley’s Kevin and Leslie Hachinsky know all-to-well what...[More]
Phased opening of county discussed - Apr. 29, 2020
As May 1 approaches with the end of the state disaster declaration supposedly in sight, and May 3 with the Governor’s disaster declaration, what will happen next to open the state back up looms on the horizon. Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Barlet and County Health Nurse Tisha Coleman met...[More]
SPECIAL: Anderson County Hospital expands COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing to first responders - Apr. 22, 2020
Anderson County Hospital expands COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing to first responders GARNETT, Ks. (April 21, 2020) – Anderson County Hospital in Garnett is pleased to announce that they are expanding drive-through testing of COVID-19 to all first responders who meet testing criteria...[More]
Property taxes still due in May - Apr. 22, 2020
County Counselor Gary Thompson told the commissioners Monday, after an inquiry from a city, that second half property taxes will still be due in May as that is by statute. City of Pleasanton City Administrator Erica Scott had asked about the prospect of delaying the payment due to the economic impact...[More]
Parker resident travels to New York to help care for COVID-19 patients - Apr. 22, 2020
On Sunday, April 12, Paige Walters spent time with her husband, Seth, and her two children, Stormy and Clinton, ages 4 and 1o months, and visited with her parents, Rod and Pam Clinton, Parker. It was a normal Sunday, until she packed her bags and headed out on a 1,200-plus mile trip to New York City. Paige...[More]
COVID-19 testing now available through Linn County Health Department - Apr. 22, 2020
After receiving 100 test kits, from Kansas Department of Health and Environment Laboratory, the Linn County Health Department is now able to do testing of any person showing symptoms of the COVID-19 virus including fever of 100 degrees or more, cough, shortness of breath; also, body aches, chills, headache,...[More]
