Distracted driving tragedy lesson for local students - May. 4, 2016
Every parent dreads the thought of a 3 a.m. wakeup call when your child isn’t home – a call that Wichita mom, Julie Breitenstein received when her son Austin crashed his truck on Dec. 4, 2009, at Central and I-235 in Wichita. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the...[More]
Pleasanton City Council chooses concrete contractor - May. 4, 2016
The Pleasanton City Council met in a special meeting on Wednesday, April 27, to award a contract for the city’s sidewalk improvement project. Council members Brandon Johnson, Chris Ellis and Jake Mattingley were present. Also attending were Mayor Eldred Whitley, City Clerk Teresa Whitaker,...[More]
La Cygne names deputy city clerk - May. 4, 2016
La Cygne named its new deputy city clerk at a special meeting of the City Council last Wednesday, April 27. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
Misunderstanding tables AMR\Linn Valley ambulance agreement - Apr. 27, 2016
Following a motion several weeks ago to revisit the AMR staffing service agreement at Linn Valley, several concerned citizens spoke at the special meeting held last Wednesday, April 20, to ask that the council research the agreement more thoroughly. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Linn County Park road renamed in honor of Bruce Holt - Apr. 27, 2016
LinLinn County Park manager Bruce Holt was honored on Friday, April 22, with a special reception at the closed shelter house with a surprise. Friends, family and county employees, past and present, gathered together to celebrate Holt’s legacy to the park and to present him with the renaming of...[More]
Pleasanton Airport to receive funding under Kansas Airport Improvement Project - Apr. 27, 2016
Equating the evolution of the Pleasanton Airport as a “birthing process,” Linn County Economic Development Director Dennis Arnold explained it’s been a long process and introduced Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Aviation Department officials at a meeting held last Friday,...[More]
Snowhill Rock CUP approved with changes - Apr. 20, 2016
After sending the Snowhill Rock conditional use permit (CUP) back to the Linn County Planning and Zoning Board two weeks ago, the CUP came back to the commissioners approved with more specific changes this Monday. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News...[More]
2016 Sportsman’s Dinner Saturday, April 23 - Apr. 20, 2016
Turkey season will still be open as the 2016 Sportsman’s Dinner occurs Saturday, April 23 at 6 p.m. For those with a taste for the wild, the banquet will be held at the La Cygne Christian Church and feature special speaker Cass W.E. Douglass. To see the full article, check...[More]
World Turkey Hunting Championship a blast - Apr. 20, 2016
Linn County residents began to see camouflage-wrapped 4x4 vehicles Monday, April 11, touting outdoor paraphernalia – a sure sign that turkey hunters from across the United States were converging on La Cygne last weekend for the World Turkey Hunting Championship (WTHC). To see the full...[More]
Prescott explores city daycare - Apr. 13, 2016
The Prescott City Council heard plans this month for a proposed community day care center from resident Phyllis Bradley, who, with her late husband Hal, seven years ago helped to found the city’s successful Reach Out food pantry. The pantry under Phyllis Bradley’s leadership provides food...[More]
