BULLY PULPIT - May. 14, 2025
Family reunion I just got back from a much-needed vacation that involved getting together with my cousins and second-cousins. I mentioned that in church; apparently family reunions aren’t at the top of people’s lists for vacation – but I had a great time. It was great for many reasons....[More]
Pleasanton baseball splits against Jayhawk - May. 14, 2025
The Pleasanton baseball team hosted Jayhawk Linn in a double header on May 6. This was the Jays’ final regular season games before the 2A Regional tournament starting on May 14. The Jays split against the Hawks winning the first game 6-1 but losing the second game 3-6. This game also saw Kam Staton...[More]
Prairie View softball defeats Osawatomie and Girard - May. 14, 2025
The Prairie View softball team played Osawatomie and Girard this past week. The Lady Buffs did well as they traveled to Osawatomie on May 6 and beat the Trojans in a double header, 11-1 and 15-2. The team then hosted Girard on May 9 and the Lady Buffs won a close game 4-3. In the first game against...[More]
Jayhawk baseball earns win over Pleasanton - May. 14, 2025
The Jayhawk baseball team traveled to Pleasanton on May 6 for their final regular season double header of the season. The 3A Humboldt Regional baseball tournament starts this week. The Hawks were able to split against the Jays losing the first game 1-6 but then winning the second game 6-3. The first...[More]
John Ted Miles ~ 01-29-1960 to 05-01-2025 - May. 9, 2025
Linn County News Published May 14, 2025 John Ted Miles passed away suddenly May 1, 2025, at the Guest Home Estates Assisted Living Facility in Fort Scott, Kan. He lived at 9 N. Hillside Drive, Holiday Lakes, before his battle with diabetes caused blindness and a lower leg amputation. He was...[More]
Commissioners discuss effects of city disbandment of fire department - May. 7, 2025
During the Public Works report at the May 5 meeting Linn County Commissioners heard a brief report on mutual aid agreements for the Linn County Rural Fire Department and what effect the possible disbandment of the Pleasanton Fire Department will have on the county. District 2 Commissioner Alison Hamilton...[More]
Blue Mound discusses financing options for water tower project - May. 7, 2025
Members of the Blue Mound City Council heard from Tom Fingers of Midwest Assistance Program and Joey McLiney from McLiney and Company concerning options for financing the water tower on Monday, May 5, for their regular monthly meeting. The city has received a grant from the water office...[More]
La Cygne leaders contemplate sales tax adjustment - May. 7, 2025
After bond defeasance, election would be required to alter stated fund focus By all appearances, La Cygne voters may not be far away from seeing a ballot proposal to alter the stated focus for one of its two 1-cent city sales taxes. Information at the two regular April council meetings indicate...[More]
New rescue seeks donations to aid startup - May. 7, 2025
A newly formed dog rescue operating from Mound City is on the lookout for donations to help with their startup. Dirt Road Rescue, a 501C3 organization, was founded by core members Melayna Johnson, Megan Purvis, Janet Jackson and Samantha Ekwuru, for the sole mission of saving the abandoned, abused,...[More]
Prairie View track has a great day as they host home invitational - May. 7, 2025
The Prairie View track team hosted their home invitational on May 1. The Buffalos did very well as the girls won the meet with a score of 142 and the boys placed second with a score of 92. Central Heights won the meet for the boys with a score of 103. Once again, the Buffalos dominated the throwing...[More]
