Press release

Civil War re-enactors skirmish during the 2025 Heritage Day event. This year the daylong event is this Saturday, Sept. 26. (Photo by Billy Roudybush / Linn County Journal) Kansas State Historical Society press release PLEASANTON – The public is invited to enjoy a full day of historical demonstrations, education programs, music and living history activities highlighting the people, military units and events connected to the Civil War and the Battle of Mine Creek. Heritage Day offers visitors...

Cast members of A Musical Tribute to the American Soldier rehearse and promote the upcoming production. (Submitted video) Press release Rehearsals have begun for A Musical Tribute to the American Soldier, the fall musical for the Prairie View school district. This year's production has a cast of 48 ranging in age from second grade through adult. According to co-director Raquel Beltz, the cast includes students from both La Cygne and Parker elementary schools, Prairie View Middle School and...

Linn County Sheriff's Office press release PLEASANTON — On September 7, 2026, officers with the Pleasanton Police Department and deputies with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Pleasanton Campground, located on 18th Street in Pleasanton, regarding a report of a suicidal subject. Upon arrival, officers and deputies located an individual in the campground area who was armed with a handgun. Due to the presence of multiple people in the area and the potential threat to public...