Kevin Friend appointed interim sheriff - Oct. 2, 2019
A Linn County Republican Convention was held on Thursday evening, Sept. 26, in the Bunker Hill Community Center at Mound City for the purpose of appointing an interim sheriff to replace retiring Sheriff Paul Filla.Filla will vacate the position at midnight on Monday, Sept. 30; however, his term does...[More]
LCN Sweepstakes changes announced - Sep. 25, 2019
The annual Linn County News Sweepstakes is making some changes to its setup this year in an effort to simplify the contest for everyone.This year we’ve streamlined the process. Instead of inserting an envelope into every paper that contains an entry form, along with your option for obtaining a...[More]
La Cygne water operator contract satisfies KDHE - Sep. 25, 2019
With the temporary hiring of a contracted water operator, La Cygne has met a deadline to avoid violation of Kansas statute.At the regular council meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 18, Stewart Kasper, Osawatomie, was named to the position, which requires him to check in daily to oversee the city’s water...[More]
Pleasanton Drug Co. closed - Sep. 25, 2019
The Pleasanton Drug Co. located on Tucker Road, just north of Pleasanton, closed its doors permanently at the end of the business day on Tuesday, Sept. 24.As employees Aaron Feldkamp and Connie Villers tried to contact customers to have them pick up already filled prescriptions, owner Nate Rockers –...[More]
Maxwell defense opts for jury trials - Sep. 24, 2019
Two criminal cases involving a Pleasanton man will proceed to separate jury trials.In Linn County District Court Monday morning, defense counsel Ashley E. Repp, Kansas City, Mo., said she had spoken with Shawn Maxwell, 28, prior to Monday’s plea hearing to confirm his “not guilty” pleas.Amy...[More]
La Cygne continues water operator search - Sep. 18, 2019
La Cygne will move forward with interviews to find a Class II water plant operator and Class I wastewater operator.That was the verdict expressed by Mayor Robert Sullivan to close a special council meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 11.Following 10 minutes of open-session information, the council conducted...[More]
Same Parker intersection area prompts separate patron complaints - Sep. 18, 2019
The corner of Main and Walnut streets served as the home vicinity for two separate patron complaints at Thursday’s monthly Parker City Council meeting.One issue addressed by Tony Cole, 338 W. Main St., involved the legality of his solution to prevent large trucks from driving over his maintained...[More]
Items illegally obtained by former county attorney returned - Sep. 18, 2019
During the meeting of the County Commissioners on Monday, Sept. 16, Deputy Scott Polster reported that items either taken by former County Attorney John Sutherland, or purchased by him illegally with county funds, are now being returned to the county by the Federal Bureau of Investigation since the trial...[More]
Water plant resignation puts La Cygne at odds with KDHE - Sep. 11, 2019
Leaders to determine replacement that meets guidelines The resignation of La Cygne’s certified water plant operator has city officials seeking options to fulfill a state agency’s guidelines. City leaders first heard at their regular meeting last Wednesday,...[More]
Parker Days to feature renowned magician - Sep. 11, 2019
‘Let the Games Begin’ is theme of Sept. 13-14 event A renowned magician will be part of this weekend’s annual Parker Days celebration. Tom Burgoon, Kansas City, Mo., will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Park. Burgoon, an Osawatomie native, has performed magic,...[More]
