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Children get the go-ahead to scramble for eggs at the Parker Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28. The Parker egg hunt was the first this year in Linn County. However, several egg hunts were scheduled for Saturday, April 4. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal)

Frosty then sunny

Sunday: Widespread frost, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 62. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

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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

La Cygne council in favor of city hall upgrade; discusses creating space for new businesses

An architect's concept of the entries to the La Cygne City Hall that were presented to the city council last month. (Journal file photo) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com LA CYGNE – At the La Cygne City Council meeting on Feb. 18, members of the La Cygne City Council were presented with different options on the renovation of city hall. First, repairs to the two buildings on Broadway, one that has been used as city hall for a number of years and the oth

Roger 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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Thanking and appreciating God

Lina Trochez / Upsplash Matters of Faith By Dr. Bascom Ratliff, pastor Parker, Beagle, and Fontana United Methodist Churches Luke 17: 11-19 (Jesus heals 10 lepers; only one (a Samaritan) returned to praise Jesus and give thanks. I have always been puzzled and a little surprised when reading the story in Luke of the 10 lepers. It is difficult for me to imagine not being thankful and not being appreciative when one is healed from a debilitating disease. We just naturally assume

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

Opinion

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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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Prairie View National Honor Society inducts five students

New inductees to the Prairie View High School chapter of the National Honor Society include, from left, Bethany Nodwell, Aleena Miller, Chylar Jones, Kadence Blevins, and Aaden Beven. (Mark Hough / PVHS) Journal staff report Five new members were inducted into the National Honor Society at Prairie View during a candlelight ceremony on March 3. The new members bring the PVHS chapter up to 19 members for the school year. The committee that selects students for NHS membership co

Roger Sims

Parker council seeks solution to 4-wheeler damage at city lake

Parker police officer Kartman Highley takes the oath of office in Parker City Hall on March 11. Highley was hired to work part-time to help Police Chief Chris Lee. In February Lee asked the city council to hire another officer to share his hours. (Submitted photo) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com PARKER – People driving four-wheel-drive trucks and all-terrain-vehicles have once again caused damage at Parker Lake. This time, though, instead of digging

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

Future business owners vie for money, trip to state competition

Mound City businessman Josh Baldwin gives a $1,000 check to Bree Dawson, left, and Kiera McGrew for their winning entry in the Linn County Youth Entrepreneurial Challenge earlier this month. (Photos by Destiny Fletcher) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com PLEASANTON – Students from Jayhawk-Linn and Pleasanton high schools walked away from this year’s Youth Entrepreneurial Challenge with a total of $1,800 in prize money earlier this month. This was the f

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

CHC/SEK Launches Specialized Support for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

In rural areas, the incidence of sexual violence against women – and men – occurs at a rate equal to or higher than those who life in urban areas. Community Health Centers of Southeast Kansas has developed a program to assist those who have suffered from abuse. (Wix file photo) Press release PITTSBURG, Kan.—No one should have to face the aftermath of domestic or sexual violence alone—and thanks to expanded services from the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK

Press release

State, Regional & National News

Retired Kansas National Guard officers, enlisted leaders call for transparency in fight with Iran

A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft on March 13, 2026, on the runway at Ben Gurion airport in Lod, Israel. (Photo by Erik Marmor/Getty Images) Joint statement says steady flow of information to public serves national interest By Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Retired Army and Air Force senior officers and enlisted personnel of the Kansas National Guard signed a joint statement calling for the U.S. Department of Defense to be transparent w

Roger Sims

No Kings demonstration spans six miles as thousands of Kansans line streets

Protestors line up March 28, 2026, along a six-mile stretch of Metcalf Avenue as part of a No Kings rally in Johnson County. (Photo by Maya Smith for Kansas Reflector) By Maya Smith Kansas Reflector SHAWNEE MISSION — Advocacy organizations and thousands of community members gathered along Metcalf Avenue for six miles for the No Kings protest of President Donald Trump. Protestors lined up at intersections from 75th Street to 119th Street, some in groups of hundreds. “We have t

Kansas Reflector

‘Tyranny of the minority’: Bill gives 10% of voters power to knock down property tax increases

Rep. Adam Smith, shown here on March 26, 2026, worked on the tax conference committee to find a compromise property tax bill the House and Senate would pass. The House shied away from moving forward on the last day of the session with a constitutional amendment. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) By Morgan Chilson Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — The Senate and House narrowly passed a bill giving 10% of registered voters in a taxing area the ability to stop some property tax

Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

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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

La Cygne council in favor of city hall upgrade; discusses creating space for new businesses

For recent local news, go to
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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

Matters of Faith by Dr. Bascom Ratliff
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Thanking and appreciating God

Country Notebook by Rogene 'Jeannie' McPherson
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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

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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Prairie View National Honor Society inducts five students

Parker council seeks solution to 4-wheeler damage at city lake

Future business owners vie for money, trip to state competition

CHC/SEK Launches Specialized Support for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

State, Regional & National News

Retired Kansas National Guard officers, enlisted leaders call for transparency in fight with Iran

No Kings demonstration spans six miles as thousands of Kansans line streets

‘Tyranny of the minority’: Bill gives 10% of voters power to knock down property tax increases

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Top Stories

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

La Cygne council in favor of city hall upgrade; discusses creating space for new businesses

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.

Thanking and appreciating God

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

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.

Prairie View National Honor Society inducts five students

Parker council seeks solution to 4-wheeler damage at city lake

Future business owners vie for money, trip to state competition

CHC/SEK Launches Specialized Support for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

State, Regional & National News

Retired Kansas National Guard officers, enlisted leaders call for transparency in fight with Iran

No Kings demonstration spans six miles as thousands of Kansans line streets

‘Tyranny of the minority’: Bill gives 10% of voters power to knock down property tax increases

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Matters of Faith by Dr. Bascom Ratliff
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Country Notebook by Rogene 'Jeannie' McPherson
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