Bernard E. “Gene” Post ~ 05-02-1934 to 12-15-2025 - Mar. 2, 2026
Linn County News Published March 4, 2026 Bernard E. “Gene” Post, 91, of Mound City, Kan., passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2025. Born on May 2, 1934, in Mound City, Kan., he lived a life marked by generosity, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to his family. Gene was...[More]
Prairie View boys’ wrestling sends two to State - Feb. 25, 2026
The Prairie View boys’ wrestling team traveled to Paola on Feb. 21 to compete in a 4A Regional to determine who would make the 4A State tournament in Salina on Feb. 27-28. The Buffalos took eight wrestlers and two emerged as qualifiers for the State tournament, Bentlee Diediker and Gunner VanNorman. To...[More]
Pleasanton contracts with engineer for water plant roof - Feb. 25, 2026
Begins exploration for new back-up water source After a preliminary walk-through by engineers from BG Consulting, engineer Jason Hoskinson brought a comprehensive plan to the Pleasanton City Council last Tuesday night concerning options to reroof the water plant, build new and seek alternative water...[More]
La Cygne Council approves property purchase - Feb. 25, 2026
The La Cygne City Council held its second regular meeting of the month on Feb. 18. Mayor Debra Wilson began by asking City Clerk Jodi Wade to discuss recent contact with KMGA (Kansas municipal gas agency). They made contact to review the gas supply agreement and pricing; she also referenced the...[More]
Commissioners discuss future of economic development - Feb. 25, 2026
During the meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, the Linn County Commissioners discussed various aspects of the Economic Development program; County Clerk Chasity Ware noted she had received several queries regarding grant programs previously available through the county. County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta commented...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Feb. 25, 2026
Bowling for kids Ah, another blissful weekend in the books. But, warning, it was another one of those ‘So’ weekends. I had a lady’s church meeting last Thursday when one of the girls mentioned she might need a knee replacement; that, after wearing a brace and gimping around the dinner...[More]
More pencils? More books? More teacher’s dirty looks? - Feb. 25, 2026
Is it time for the educational system to go “old school” again? According to NBC News, concerned parents nationwide are rebelling against the heavy reliance on laptops and tablets by school districts. These parents are championing a more balanced curriculum that still has room for pencils,...[More]
Jayhawk boys’ wrestling sends five to State and sets milestones - Feb. 25, 2026
The Jayhawk Linn boys’ wrestling team traveled to Eureka on Feb. 21 to compete in the 3-1A Regional. The tournament determines who makes the 3-1A State tournament in Hays on Feb. 27-28. The top four places in each weight class qualify and the Hawks had five wrestlers place in the top four. As...[More]
Prairie View basketball ends regular season with wins in the final week - Feb. 25, 2026
The Prairie View basketball teams played their final regular season games this past week and both the boys’ and girls’ teams went 1-1. On Feb. 17 the Buffalos hosted Missouri foe Adrian for a non-league contest. The Lady Buffs dropped this game 23-39 but the boys picked up their second win...[More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball finishes regular season as Three Rivers champions - Feb. 25, 2026
The Pleasanton basketball teams had a very busy final week of the regular season. The Jays hosted Hume on Feb. 16 before hosting Three Rivers foe St. Paul on Feb. 17. They then traveled to Bronaugh on Feb. 19 before concluding the regular season at Oswego on Feb. 20. The girls went 1-4 in that stretch...[More]
