La Cygne ranch couple honored By Women’s Professional Rodeo Association - Dec. 25, 2019
Two of the most ambitious, dedicated lifetime rodeo leaders and supporters in the country have been appropriately nationally acknowledged. John and Candy Teagarden, La Cygne, were honored by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) as the “Outstanding Individuals...[More]
USD 362 will consider high school trap team - Dec. 18, 2019
Decision for spring season to be next month A decision on whether to sport a Prairie View High trapshooting team this spring will be determined next month. After hearing presentations by both a Prairie View junior and the school’s activities director at their regular meeting...[More]
Retiring mayor lauds Parker councils - Dec. 18, 2019
In farewell remarks, Burk lists street, budget successes BY TONY FURSE Linn County News Newspapersrme@yahoo.com A retiring mayor has credited his town’s legislative councils – present and past – for its city government successes during the decade. Using...[More]
KSDE’s Dennis to be recognized in January as Kansan of the Year - Dec. 18, 2019
Banquet to take place in honor of Dennis, songwriter Nicolle Galyon TOPEKA – Longtime state employee Dale Dennis is one of two Kansans being honored as a Kansan of the Year, the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas recently announced. Dennis is deputy commissioner of fiscal and administrative...[More]
Defensive Tactics For Women self- defense class Jan. 11 at JLHS - Dec. 18, 2019
After reorganizing the women’s defensive program, The Well Armed Woman, to a local group that is focused on women’s comprehensive awareness and safety, Linn County’s The Well Armed Woman has become Defensive Tactics for Women. The group will focus on...[More]
County nursing home discussed; new direction considered - Dec. 11, 2019
After multiple attempts to obtain a written business plan for development of the now closed Prescott Country View Nursing Home (PCVNH) site, the owners of Grace Team – father John Grace and son Ryan Grace – met with the County Commissioners Monday to ask questions...[More]
La Cygne approves Dollar General beer license - Dec. 11, 2019
La Cygne’s governing body has approved a cereal malt beverage (CMB) retail license to its Dollar General Store. On a 4-0 vote at their regular meeting last Wednesday, Dec. 4, with Jerome Mitzner absent, the council approved the license effective immediately and running...[More]
New health department plans/changes discussed - Dec. 11, 2019
After plans were discussed to look at the Pleasanton Drug Co. building for a tentative new site for the Linn County Health Department, County Nurse Administrator Tisha Coleman told the County Commissioners at their Monday meeting that if they could add another 200-250 feet onto...[More]
Mound City okays communication tower placement on hill - Dec. 4, 2019
In a move to get ready for the construction of the new Law Enforcement and Judicial Center, Chris Martin, IT director for Linn County, addressed the City Council of Mound City at their meeting Monday concerning placing the communication tower, now located at the current county...[More]
Anonymous donation could save lives at USD 346 - Dec. 4, 2019
American Medical Response (AMR), the emergency medical services provider for Linn County, has partnered with county agencies, such as the sheriff’s office, to provide AED (automated external defibrillator) units for use in emergency situations. “AMR is a national...[More]
