Bond sale saves county over $8.5 million in interest - May. 29, 2019
Following the County Commissioners contracting with McLiney and Co. several months ago to negotiate through a complicated USDA loan and interim construction financing, McLiney had earlier informed the commissioners that the county could potentially save a large amount selling the $17,315,000...[More]
John R. Markley, DVM 04-23-1934 to 05-22-2019 - May. 24, 2019
Linn County News Published May 29, 2019 John R. Markley, DVM, of Howard, Kan., was born April 23, 1934, to Aaron and Hallie (Bell) Markley at Mound City, Kan. John passed May 22, 2019, at the Kansas City Hospice House after spending time at the University of Kansas Medical Center being...[More]
Mayoral signature completes La Cygne tower project - May. 22, 2019
Phase II contractor to absorb meter lid replacement cost Except for its one-year warranty period, La Cygne’s water tower project is complete. At their regular meeting last Wednesday, May 15, La Cygne’s council unanimously authorized Mayor Robert Sullivan to execute...[More]
DAR to help honor Vietnam veterans and Gold Star Families on Memorial Day - May. 22, 2019
The Marais des Cygnes Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will have a commemorative table Memorial Day at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, north of the La Cygne Library to honor our Vietnam veterans. In case of inclement weather it will be moved to the LaCygne Museum. DAR is a...[More]
Memorials around the county honor veterans and fallen soldiers - May. 22, 2019
There are several memorials honoring veterans and wars from many eras all around our county. The oldest memorial in the county is situated within the Marais des Cygnes Massacre Memorial Park, located north and east of Trading Post. The memorial originally was a marker at the...[More]
La Cygne Sesquicentennial is this weekend! - May. 22, 2019
Organizers have spent the last 18 months planning a four-day festival to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city of La Cygne. The La Cygne Historical Society took the lead and began gathering volunteers to help plan out the event. A decision was made to take already existing community...[More]
Bobby J. Wurtz 02-01-1936 to 05-14-2019 - May. 21, 2019
Linn County News Published May 22, 2019 Bobby J. Wurtz was born Feb. 1, 1936, and passed away in Tampa, Fla., on May 14, 2019, with his loving wife of 63 years, Coleta Wurtz, by his side. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger Wurtz. He is survived by his wife, Coleta Wurtz; son...[More]
Ferne L. McRae 04-23-1929 to 05-13-2019 - May. 20, 2019
Linn County News Published May 22, 2019 Ferne L. McRae, age 90, of Oak Creek, Wis., formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Wauwatosa, Wis. She was born on April 23, 1929, in La Cygne, the daughter of Jesse William and Carie Louise Marmon Hobson. She was united...[More]
Linn County Weather Conditions - May. 20, 2019
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is expecting an outbreak of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms over parts of the southern Plains this afternoon and tonight. The risk by area is highlighted by each color on the map. Most of southeast Kansas is currently in the slight risk area;...[More]
Council denies Willard request for assistance with utilities - May. 15, 2019
After a lengthy back and forth at their Monday meeting, the Prescott City Council eventually denied the request of Jessy Willard to provide him a reduced rate or discount on utilities for the old nursing home building, which Willard has been trying to reopen as some type of nursing...[More]
