Jayhawk prom night

Alison Willard and Lane Rogers walk arm-in-arm past the hundreds of people in the bleachers for the Jayhawk-Linn prom. (Photo by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal)

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La Cygne council orders hearing on dangerous property; prevents residents from returning home

The north side of this duplex at 825 N. Seventh St. Court in La Cygne will face a condemnation hearing in May. By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com LA CYGNE – A fire in the attic of a residence on Tuesday, April 14, has led to the residents of a duplex 825 N. Seventh St. Court in La Cygne banned from returning to their homes until the structure is made safe – not from fire damage but from safety issues resulting from construction work being done on the b

Roger Sims

Commission approves measure to list industrial lots at appraised price

The Linn County Commission approved listing lots in both the Pleasanton and La Cygne industrial parks at the appraised price. (Journal file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – In answer to a request by La Cygne Police Chief/Planning and Zoning Director Zachary Mathies the prior week, Linn County Commissioners Alison Hamilton and Jim Johnson on Monday, April 13, approved and signed a resolution that allows the county to sell property in th

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

Request for ISO fire ratings results delayed by commission

Fire engines sit outside the headquarters for Linn County Fire District No. 1 in Pleasanton. A county resident has requested recent results of an Insurance Services Office inspection. (Journal file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – The Linn County Commission has not authorized the release of the most recent ISO rating for the fire stations included in Linn County Fire District No. 1. On Monday, April 13, commissioners indicated it would

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

Tornado on the ground; moments of terror, near misses

Sugar Valley resident Michael Evans picks up the pieces of his demolished mobile home preparing to throw it in a dumpster. Evans was in the home when the tornado hit on Monday evening, April 13. The two Corvettes in the background were in a garage, according to Evans. The garage was blown away, but the 'Vettes had little damage. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com Michael Evans was in a bedroom at one end of t

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

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• Velma Fay Peterson

• Robert “Bob” Williams

• Bruce Lynn Jeffers

• Walter Neal Brown

• Cathy (Boone) Miller

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Honor Flight fundraiser set for JLHS senior, Air Force vet

Jayhawk-Linn senior Clay Nichols will be the "guardian" for Art Grigsby on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in June. Grigsby is a U.S. Air Force veteran. (Submitted photo) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com MOUND CITY – A Jayhawk-Linn High School senior has been given an opportunity to partipate in this summer's Honor Flight program. Clay Nichols will be a student "guardian" for Arthur "Art" Grigsby from Prescott. Student guardians are assigned to

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

National Weather Service deems Linn County twister an EF 1

Olivia Macko, from left, and Brett Williams with the National Weather Service discuss Monday evening's tornado damage with property owner Jim Dick, who lives east of Mound City. The NWS staff members viewed several areas of damage and are expected to determine the strength of the storm on the EF scale. (Photo by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com PLEASANT HILL, Mo. – The National Weather Service on Tuesday, April 14, label

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

La Cygne official's questions point to commission disconnect on lots sales at industrial parks

In a discussion between a La Cygne official and the Linn County Commission, it became apparent that no one is in charge of selling tracts at the both of the county's industrial parks. (Journal file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – A discussion with La Cygne Police Chief/Planning and Zoning Administrator Zachary Mathies and the Linn County Commission indicated that there has been a disconnect between the county’s governing body and the i

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

La Cygne's cemetery steps into the digital age

This kiosk is located at the entrance to the Oak Lawn Cemetery on the west side of La Cygne. Originally designed to hold a list of those buried there, it now has posters with a QR code for visitors to use with their smart phones to find a grave. (Photo by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com LA CYGNE – It feels a little strange at first, taking a virtual walk – of sorts – through the Oak Lawn cemetery in La Cygne. You can

Roger Sims

Special City Events

La Cygne

• Citywide garage sale, May 1 – 3

• Citywide clean-up, May 9

Linn Valley

• Pet Clinic, April 25, 10 a.m. to noon

Mound City

• Fishing derby, Mound City Lake, 11001 W. 750 Rd., May 16, registration begins at 9 a.m.

• Citywide garage sale, May 15 – 16

Parker

• Citywide cleanup, Saturday, April 25, begins at 8 a.m., volunteers needed, parkerks.com for details.

Pleasanton

• Fishing Derby, Saturday, June 6, Stegee Lake

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Good to go

The author's goal of piecing together quilts for her daughters-in-law has prompted her to join Material Girls, a quilting guild based in Mound City that was started in February. (Photo by Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson) Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson Journal columnist Within 15 to 20 miles from home, I can leave my driveway and arrive at numerous destinations in Linn County. Most of my needs can be met in our county seat, the closest town to my home, and thus that

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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Family, friends pack bleachers for Jayhawk-Linn prom walk-in

Kevin Boles and Aubrey Mayhugh pose for photos in front of the balloon-festooned backdrop during the Jayhawk-Linn prom walk-in on Saturday, April 18. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal.com It was almost standing room only on Saturday evening, April 18, as family members, friends and those who just wanted to enjoy the pagentry, packed the Jayhawk Elementary School gym bleachers to get a good look or photograph of Jayhawk

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

Material Girls to auction off patriotic quilt for 250th anniversary of nation's birth

(From Material Girls Facebook page) By Meribeth Kehl, secretary Material Girls met at the F&M Bank Community Center in Mound City on Thursday, April 16, with 17 members and six visitors attending. Three of the visitors joined: Shelley Cochran, Polly Meigs and PepperTulenko. Total membership now stands at 26. President Denise Jurgens gave name tags she had made to previous members. New members will be given tags next month. Those making blocks for the patriotic raffle quilt we

Meribeth Kehl, secretary

Prairie View prom offers spectacle and a night to remember

Baily Hughes and Ethan Holler arrive for the walk-in in an antique pickup in contrasting outfits that reflect the school's green, black and white colors. (Photos by Billy Roudybush, Journal contributor) More than 200 parents, grandparents, siblings and friends gathered in front of the Prairie View Performing Arts Center to watch dozens of students dressed in their finest walk in to the PVHS 2026 prom. Unlike recent years, it wasn't cold or raining. In fact, the mild spring ev

Billy Roudybush, Journal contributor

Pleasanton prom embraces Mardi Gras festival theme

Elijah Lindon and Katrina Taylor incorporate a dip into their entry dance at the Pleasanton High School prom on Saturday, April 11. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com For the second year, organizers of the Pleasanton High School prom eschewed the drive-up and walk-ins of the past, but the grand march entry at the school's gym gave families and friends a front row seat to an opening that defied the fickle April

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

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Commission to consider vicious dog resolution

A proposal for the Linn County Commission to pass a resolution about vicious dogs would outline the types of behavior that would lead to a determination if the dog was dangerous. (Upsplash file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff LCJeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – Linn County Sheriff James Akes and Planning and Zoning Director Jennifer Cummings presented a resolution for a vicious dog law on Monday, April 6, for the commissioners to review before a final decision is made. A

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

Jayhawk-Linn NHS inducts nine students in evening ceremony

\ Newly inducted members into the Jayhawk-Linn chapter of the National Honor Society include, from left Layne Goodison, Lillian Meyer, Josiah Randall, Aiden Stark, Allie Thomas, Hazel Vaughn, Haelie Wallace, Camden Wood and Kaylee Wisdom. The group was inducted into the society during a ceremony on Wednesday, April 8. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com Nine students were inducted into the Jayhawk-Linn High Sc

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

State wildlife department repurposes gear to foster interest in outdoor sports

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fisheries biologist Don George urges people who run across unwanted fishing and hunting gear during spring cleaning to consider donating to the department. (Photo by David J. Boozer / Unsplash) By Roger Sims, Journal staff rsims@linncountyjournal.com MOUND CITY – Doing spring cleaning and wondering what to do with fishing and hunting equipment that is no longer used. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has an answer. Don Geo

Roger Sims

La Cygne officials positive after first town hall meeting on sales tax ballot issue

La Cygne City Clerk Jodi Wade takes attendees at a town hall meeting through the details of property taxes vs. sales tax. Seated at the table were city council members Jerome Mitzner, left, and Kent Wade. The first of what is expected to be several town hall meetings on the issue was April 1 at the La Cygne Library. (Photo by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com LA CYGNE – In the aftermath of the first informational town

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

What to know about the Kansas sports authority that will oversee the new Chiefs stadium

Kansas leaders announced a deal to move the Kansas City Chiefs to Kansas, but uncertainties around what the final deal will be have raised concerns about what it could cost taxpayers down the road. State lawmakers approved the use of STAR bonds to build a new stadium. (Photo by Anna Kaminski / Kansas Reflector) The 11-member group will oversee one of the largest economic development projects in the state’s history. We put together a guide to the sports authority's responsibil

Kansas News Service

Kansas governor warns of Legislature’s ‘political games,’ ‘micro-managing’ in eight-bill veto spree

Rep. Nick Hoheisel, a Wichita Republican, criticized Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly for her veto of legislation that added requirements for proxy advisers. He appears here on the House floor on March 26, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) By Anna Kaminski Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly shot down legislation riddled with “bureaucratic red tape,” “political games” and “micro-managing” as part of her Monday veto spree. Among the ei

Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

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Top Stories

La Cygne council orders hearing on dangerous property; prevents residents from returning home

Commission approves measure to list industrial lots at appraised price

Request for ISO fire ratings results delayed by commission

Tornado on the ground; moments of terror, near misses

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

Honor Flight fundraiser set for JLHS senior, Air Force vet

National Weather Service deems Linn County twister an EF 1

La Cygne official's questions point to commission disconnect on lots sales at industrial parks

La Cygne's cemetery steps into the digital age

Special City Events

La Cygne

Linn Valley

Mound City

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Parker

Pleasanton

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.

Good to go

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

Family, friends pack bleachers for Jayhawk-Linn prom walk-in

Material Girls to auction off patriotic quilt for 250th anniversary of nation's birth

Prairie View prom offers spectacle and a night to remember

Pleasanton prom embraces Mardi Gras festival theme

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

Commission to consider vicious dog resolution

Jayhawk-Linn NHS inducts nine students in evening ceremony

State wildlife department repurposes gear to foster interest in outdoor sports

La Cygne officials positive after first town hall meeting on sales tax ballot issue

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

What to know about the Kansas sports authority that will oversee the new Chiefs stadium

Kansas governor warns of Legislature’s ‘political games,’ ‘micro-managing’ in eight-bill veto spree

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