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Cool but sunny weather helps turnout at egg hunts

Several Easter egg hunts were conducted on Saturday, April 4. Hunts included those at La Cygne, Pleasanton, Mound City and Blue Mound. See photos from each of those hunts below. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal)

Sunny and breezy today

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Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Pleasanton council approves water study, seeking bids for water plant roof

City crew members have stabilized the supporting beam that holds up the roof on this building, which contains Pleasanton's water plant filters and clarifying systems. The city council on Monday voted to allow the engineering firm to advertise for bids on the project. (Journal file photo) By Roger Sims, Journal staff rsims@linncountyjournal.com PLEASANTON – The Pleasanton City Council on Monday, April 6, voted to follow a recommendation by its engineering company to pay $5,000

Roger Sims

Planning commission approves CUP for butchering operation

Thomas Yoder answers questions from the Linn County Planning Commission during a hearing on Tuesday, March 31. The commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for the small-scale butchering operation proposed by Yoder. (Photo by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – The Linn County Planning Commission recommended approval for three cases on Tuesday, March 31, one conditional use permit (CUP)

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

Sheriff, county attorney address concerns about Tanglewood Lakes reinstalling gates

Both the Linn County Attorney's Office and the Linn County Sheriff's Office are preparing for possible damage to the gates at Tanglewood Lakes following last week's action by the commission. (Journal file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – While Linn County Sheriff James Akes said he recommended a “soft” reinstallation of the electronic gates at Tanglewood Lakes development to avoid trouble, County Attorney Justin Meeks warned that anyone

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

Prairie View letter on truancy inaction discussed by county attorney, commission

By Charlene Sims LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – A letter from Prairie View High School principal Kate Gronquist about unresolved issues with the county attorney’s office over alleged inaction on truancy cases, brought County Attorney Justin Meeks and Sheriff James Akes to the commission meeting on Monday, March 30. After a seven minute executive session with Meeks, Akes, and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta, the commissioners came out of that session to hear Meeks and Akes

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

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Linn Valley to host Smokin' in the Valley barbecue cook-off on Friday and Saturday

There will be plenty of meat on the grill this weekend as Linn Valley hosts a Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event. (Wix file photo) Journal staff report LINN VALLEY – Smokin’ in the Valley, a barbecue cook-off featuring 33 teams is set to run this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4, at the Linn Valley campgrounds. The barbecue contest, which will feature teams from as far away as Canada, Arkansas and Illinois is a fundraiser for the Linn Valley Community Pride Scholarsh

Journal Staff Report

Mapleton woman a fatality in a single-vehicle accident

Journal staff report MAPLETON – A 57-year-old Mapleton woman died as a result of injuries suffered in a one-vehicle accident in Bourbon County on Thursday, March 26. Kellie Jo Harvey was driving a 1996 Ford Explorer north on 125th Street 5.2 miles north of U.S. Highway 54 when the vehicle left the road on the right, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol report. The vehicle came back onto the road, then left the road a second time. The vehicle overcorrected coming back onto t

Roger Sims

Spike in computer chip prices felt by county's IT director; bids received on HVAC, dust control

By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditory@icloud.com MOUND CITY – Linn County Commissioners Jason Hightower and Jim Johnson heard reports from several departments on Monday, March 3. Information Technology (IT) Director Chris Martin told the commissioners that because of chip shortages he had decided to purchase a new server for a backup domain controller and some other virtualization on that. Martin said that he had put $15,000 in the IT budget for this but had not planned

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

La Cygne council wrestles with language on sales tax ballot ahead of town hall meeting

On April 1 at 5 p.m., the La Cygne City Council begins a series of town hall meetings on the proposed changes to one of the city's 1% sales taxes. (Wix file photo) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com LA CYGNE – In the run-up to a town hall meeting on the proposed change in one of La Cygne’s two 1% sales taxes, the consensus of the La Cygne City Council was to not determine how the sales tax would be split if the issue passed. A town hall meeting about th

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

Matters of Faith by Dr. Bascom Ratliff
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Country Notebook by Rogene 'Jeannie' McPherson
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Tulips in the wild

Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson Journal columnist It was time. My son’s long-time best friend was nearing the end of his life, and the difficult decision was made to put Gus down. If you’ve read my book Posts from the Country , you’ve met Gus in the story called “Come Home, Come Home.” Gus was a rescue dog although a full-bred German Shorthair. For the first four years of life he was caged. My son gave him a beautiful life full of adventure especially when he c

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

Opinion: Tanglewood Lakes road agreement not as simple as it seems

The electronic gates at Tanglewood during a holiday weekend were busy last year before a judge's ruling directed that they be removed. (Journal file photo) By Roger Sims Linn County Journal publisher Dear Linn County Commission: I was disappointed in your action on March 23 to sign an agreement and quitclaim deed relinquishing all ownership rights and responsibilities for the roads and apparently everything else at Tanglewood Lakes. For 10 bucks the Tanglewood Lake Owners Ass

Opinion

Opinion: Taking away water supplies will only turn good intentions into war crimes

By Rudy Taylor Taylor Newspapers What kind of American leaders would order desalination and energy plants to be obliterated? Such language is being thrown about by the White House as the war in Iran continues to escalate beyond what anyone thought possible when American and Israeli attacks started four weeks ago. It is totally understandable that key military sites including nuclear and missile plants, will be targets of bombing and strafing. But President Trump is worrisome

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Jayhawk on list of wrestlers with most career falls in state history

Jayhawk-Linn senior wrestler Denton White has been named one of the top competitors in Kansas history for number of falls he has recorded in his high school career. (Submitted photo) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com Jayhawk-Linn wrestler Denton White’s run up to the state championship meet this year was remarkable. White, a senior wrestling in the 138-pound class, ripped through his four opponents in the regional, pinning them all in about a minute an

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

Company rep says generator won't power two county buildings

By Charlene Sims LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – The Linn County Commissioners heard a report from Adam Schifman on Monday, March 23, about the capabilities of the generator that is being moved from the old sheriff’s building in hopes that it can power some services in the courthouse and appraiser’s office in an emergency. Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton said that he had been working with Adam Schifman from Multiplicity in Louisburg about moving the generator. Schif

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

La Cygne council approves food truck ordinance

Months in the process, the La Cygne City Council approved a food truck ordinance on March 18. (Wix file photo) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com LA CYGNE – The La Cygne City Council on Wednesday, March 18, approved an ordinance regulating the operation of food trucks inside city limits. A copy of the unsigned final draft of the ordinance is included below. Some of the key requirements for food trucks include: Operating time limits are from 6 a.m. to 10

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

County C&D landfill may last only two more years before full

By Charlene Sims, Journal staf f LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – On Monday, March 23, The Linn County Commissioners heard reports from Public Works Director Jesse Walton about the expansion projects at the Linn County Landfill. Walton told the commissioners the vertical expansion and berm at the construction and demolition (C&D) landfill has been approved by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), and now the survey company will be out. He said that grade st

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

Noxious Weed Department head prepares for new season

Landowners who plan on spraying noxious weeds under the cost-share plan should contact the Linn County Noxious Weed Department. (Wix file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – On Monday, March 23, the Linn County Commissioners heard a report from Linn County Noxious Weed Director Johnny Taylor and also approved a resolution that the county would spend $30,000 on the noxious weed cost-share program. Taylor reported that he had the 2026 price

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

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Pleasanton Easter egg hunt begins with boom(s)

A candy cannon blasts its load across the egg-strewn gym floor at Pleasanton's Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4. (Photos by Billy Roudybush / Journal contributor) The candy cannon made another appearance at Pleasanton's Easter egg hunt this year, and for a second year the hunt was held indoors in the Pleasanton Elementary School gym on Saturday, April 4. Each age group took a turn at scooping up prizes and candy during the hunt. The eggs and some of the larger items were

Billy Roudybush, Journal contributor

Families turn out for La Cygne egg hunt despite cool weather

Joy Epperson helps Aerie, 5, and Maggie, 2, sort through their plastic eggs following the Easter egg hunt at La Cygne on Saturday, April 4. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) Friday night's thunderstorms missed La Cygne, so the fields at La Cygne Community Park were fairly dry and the weather was sunny but cool for the annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4. This year the event was sponsored by the local nonprofit Ray of Hope Community Impact. With each age gro

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

Crowded fields mark Mound City's egg hunt

Egg hunters sprint off the starting line at Mound City's Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4. One official estimated that more than 400 attended the event. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) One Mound City official estimated attendance at Mound City's Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, at more than 400. Set at the ballfields in the southwest part of the city, each of the three diamonds were packed with children and parents and grandparents around the starting li

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

Blue Mound egg hunt draw dozens of families

These young egg gatherers bypass colorful eggs as they sprint toward a more bountiful area. The girls attended the Blue Mound Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) A warmer, sunny afternoon drew dozens of families to the Easter egg hunt at Blue Mound on Saturday, April 4. The hunt took place in the city park. The children easily filled their baskets with colorful plastic eggs that held candy. Eight-year-old Liam sprints toward the

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

State, Regional & National News

Kansas governor signs laws targeting sexual extortion, increasing incentives for rural attorneys

El Dorado residents Marcus, Morgan and Joshua Moore, from left to right, shown here speaking to Leawood Sen. Kellie Warren, far left, testified in support of a bill honoring the late Caleb Moore, who died after being a victim of sexual extortion. Gov. Laura Kelly signed the bill into law April 6, 2026. (Photo by Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector) By Morgan Chilson Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — A new Kansas law signed by Gov. Laura Kelly strengthens penalties and expands victim prote

Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Kansas State University economist warns of fuel, fertilizer price shock for farmers

Gregg Ibendahl, an agriculture economist at Kansas State University, says rapidly escalating prices for fertilizer and fuel associated with geopolitical instability in the Middle East could significantly harm the bottom line of Kansas producers of corn, soybeans and other crops. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch) By Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Surging oil prices associated with instability in the Middle East threaten to exacerbate tight margins for Kans

Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Legislature unites against plague of ‘transnational repression’ by countries, terrorists

Rep. Susan Humphries, R-Wichita, is a champion of House Bill 2413 that includes a measure raising criminal penalties against foreign countries and terrorists organizations engaged in transnational repression in Kansas. Directly behind Humphries in this March 2025 photo taken at the Capitol is Rep. Dan Osman, an Overland Park Democrat voting for the bill but skeptical higher sanctions will deter international spies. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) House, Senate unani

Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

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Pleasanton council approves water study, seeking bids for water plant roof

Planning commission approves CUP for butchering operation

Sheriff, county attorney address concerns about Tanglewood Lakes reinstalling gates

Prairie View letter on truancy inaction discussed by county attorney, commission

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Linn Valley to host Smokin' in the Valley barbecue cook-off on Friday and Saturday

Mapleton woman a fatality in a single-vehicle accident

Spike in computer chip prices felt by county's IT director; bids received on HVAC, dust control

La Cygne council wrestles with language on sales tax ballot ahead of town hall meeting

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Opinion: Tanglewood Lakes road agreement not as simple as it seems

Opinion: Taking away water supplies will only turn good intentions into war crimes

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Jayhawk on list of wrestlers with most career falls in state history

Company rep says generator won't power two county buildings

La Cygne council approves food truck ordinance

County C&D landfill may last only two more years before full

Noxious Weed Department head prepares for new season

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Pleasanton Easter egg hunt begins with boom(s)

Families turn out for La Cygne egg hunt despite cool weather

Crowded fields mark Mound City's egg hunt

Blue Mound egg hunt draw dozens of families

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Kansas governor signs laws targeting sexual extortion, increasing incentives for rural attorneys

Kansas State University economist warns of fuel, fertilizer price shock for farmers

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Top Stories

Pleasanton council approves water study, seeking bids for water plant roof

Planning commission approves CUP for butchering operation

Sheriff, county attorney address concerns about Tanglewood Lakes reinstalling gates

Prairie View letter on truancy inaction discussed by county attorney, commission

For recent local news, go to page 4 by clicking here.

Linn Valley to host Smokin' in the Valley barbecue cook-off on Friday and Saturday

Mapleton woman a fatality in a single-vehicle accident

Spike in computer chip prices felt by county's IT director; bids received on HVAC, dust control

La Cygne council wrestles with language on sales tax ballot ahead of town hall meeting

Matters of Faith by Dr. Bascom Ratliff For more Matters of Faith columns, follow this link.

Country Notebook by Rogene 'Jeannie' McPherson For Country Notebook articles follow this link.

Tulips in the wild

Opinion: Tanglewood Lakes road agreement not as simple as it seems

Opinion: Taking away water supplies will only turn good intentions into war crimes

More Local News

Jayhawk on list of wrestlers with most career falls in state history

Company rep says generator won't power two county buildings

La Cygne council approves food truck ordinance

County C&D landfill may last only two more years before full

Noxious Weed Department head prepares for new season

For recent local news, go to page 4 by clicking here.

Pleasanton Easter egg hunt begins with boom(s)

Families turn out for La Cygne egg hunt despite cool weather

Crowded fields mark Mound City's egg hunt

Blue Mound egg hunt draw dozens of families

State, Regional & National News

Kansas governor signs laws targeting sexual extortion, increasing incentives for rural attorneys

Kansas State University economist warns of fuel, fertilizer price shock for farmers

Kansas Legislature unites against plague of ‘transnational repression’ by countries, terrorists

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