Fire destroys Tanglewood home - Apr. 6, 2022
A fire devastated a home in Tanglewood Lakes on Sunday, April 3, leaving the home a complete loss. According to property owner Melissa Thompson, she and her significant other, Craig Wuerfele, and their 15-year-old daughter were not at home at the time of the blaze. “We lost everything,”...[More]
Local paramedic nominated for Stars of Life Award - Apr. 6, 2022
Out of thousands of nominations nationwide, only 110 EMS personnel will be recognized for the prestigious Stars of Life Award – and that includes Jeff Boyd, Linn County Field Operations supervisor paramedic, of American Medical Response. AMR Operations Manager Capt. Galen Anderson told the county...[More]
Linn County Sheriff’s Department state-of-the-art equipment, training - Apr. 6, 2022
A question to Sheriff Kevin Friend from this reporter prompted a response one year later following the second degree murder plea of Edward Theel Jr. in Linn County District Court last week. Friend called and asked if this reporter remembered a conversation questioning if the sheriff’s department...[More]
Condemnation, codes enforcement cause vocal Pleasanton meeting - Mar. 30, 2022
With the room full, the Pleasanton City Council voted 2-1 to move forward with the condemnation of the house located at 210 W. Fifth St. Owner Stephanie Schade was present hoping to dissuade the council from making that decision. “I like this town. I know my place needs work. I’ve put a...[More]
Codes discussed following condemnation approval - Mar. 30, 2022
Following a 2-1 vote to approve condemnation of a house located at 210 W. Fifth St. in Pleasanton, a riled audience continued discussion over their displeasure at what they perceived to be lack of codes enforcement. City Codes Officer Sandy Atkisson stated, “I’m damned if I do and damned...[More]
Tanglewood Lakes board member asks for codes enforcement assistance - Mar. 30, 2022
The Linn County Commissioners met for their regular Monday meeting and spoke with Tanglewood Lakes board member Randy Adams concerning enforcement of county codes inside of the private lake community. He began his time at the podium asking for the commissioners to clarify issues and stated that they...[More]
BREAKING NEWS - UPDATE - Mar. 28, 2022
UPDATE: Tia Howard has been located in Nebraska and is being returned to her home. The advisory has been cancelled. Endangered persons advisory issued for Hiawatha teen BROWN COUNTY – The Brown County Sheriff’s Office requested that the Kansas Bureau...[More]
Prescott council to hold discussion on city event - Mar. 23, 2022
The Prescott City Council opened a discussion on the possibility of bringing back Coal Centre Days, the city celebration, during the meeting on March 21. Mayor Kevin Wood noted that the event needs to be revitalized and suggested possibly changing the name. Council member Fritz Norbury stated he saw...[More]
Justice Center example of modern high-tech facility - Mar. 23, 2022
With a grand opening being discussed only weeks away, contractors, subcontractors and employees working on the Linn County Justice Center are toiling at a feverish pace to make sure everything is in place to hold court, and prisoners and make sure anyone that works in the facility can properly do their...[More]
Gov. Kelly appoints Purvis to fill vacancy in the 6th judicial district - Mar. 23, 2022
TOPEKA – Gov. Laura Kelly has appointed Andrea Purvis, Abilene, to the 6th Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Terri Johnson. “Andrea will bring strong legal experience and knowledge to the 6th Judicial District,” Gov. Laura Kelly said. “Her commitment...[More]
