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Tuesday, 10 Feb 2026

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Pleasanton officials await report on water plant

Pleasanton city officials await the result of an inspection by BG Consultants' engineer and architect to determine the course of action on safeguardng the city's water supply. (Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com PLEASANTON – It is too early to tell what the results of the inspection by an engineer and architect of the Pleasanton water plant on Wednesday, Feb. 5, will be. Representatives of BG Consultants inspected the p

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

Commission closes 4-H building until decision made on heating

The two heating-cooling units on the south side of the 4-H Building at the Linn County Fairgrounds have been a problem over the last few years. (Google Maps) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff lcjeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – On Monday, Feb. 2, Linn County Commission Chair Alison Hamilton asked Public Works Director Jesse Walton if he had gotten with the county counselor to see if if the county was required to hold ownership of a 4-H building after he told the commissioners tha

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

Commission approves Evergy zoning change, sends Youth-Front request back to planners

The Linn County Commission approved a request by Evergy to rezone 596 acres southwest of the La Cygne Generating Station to Light Industrial. (Journal file photo) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff lcjeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – At the Monday, Feb. 2, Linn County Commission meeting, Linn County Planning and Zoning Director Jenny Cummings presented two cases of rezoning to industrial that the planning board had approved unanimously. However, Commission Chair Alison Hamilton

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

Lawsuit over rural Parker subdivision dismissed

This two-story home is the only house built by developer Mike Page in the Sunshine Meadows subdivision. A lawsuit filed against the county zoning appeals board was dismissed after Page withdrew building permits for additional houses. (Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff lcjeditor@icloud.com MOUND CITY – The lawsuit by a group of rural Parker residents against the Linn County Board of Zoning Appeals was dismissed in district court on Tuesday, Feb.

Charlene Sims, Journal staff

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• Beverly Ann Griffin

• Dale Eugene Holler

• Kathryn Paulette Curry

• Billie 'Bill' Dick

• Viola Ralston

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Prairie View Courtwarming

Prairie View seniors Payton Hopper and Violet Long were crowned 2026 Courtwarming king and queen during a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6. Gavin and Madilynn were crown bearers for the event. (Except where noted, photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com Prairie View seniors Violet Long and Payton Hopper were crowned 2026 Courtwarming queen and king during the break between the girls and boys basketball games on Friday, F

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

Blu-Jay Courtwarming a win-win-win for teams, royalty

Pleasanton High School 2026 Courtwarming king and queen are Kei-Mahne Davis and MaKya Neal-Cox, here posing with crown bearers Ker and Irwin. (Photos by Billy Roudybush / Journal contributor) By Billy Roudybush, Journal contributor The week of Feb. 2–6 was Courtwarming week for Pleasanton High School. During the week, the kids dressed up to win points for their grade level. Monday was Celebrity Look-a-like Day. Tuesday was Animal Day with students dressed as everything from c

Billy Roudybush, Journal contributor

Wildwood offers day camp for kids from Linn, Miami counties

Boating is just one of the outdoor activities offered during the day camps this summer at Wildwood Outdoor Education Center. (Submitted photo) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com LA CYGNE – Wildwood Outdoor Education Center is offering a day camp for youth from Linn and Miami counties. The day camp, which runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, targets children in grades one through five. Hunter Witt, a spokesperson for the center, said that ab

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

Culvert work to begin on K-52 on or after the week of Feb. 16

The Kansas Department of Transportation's official detour around a planned culvert replacement was announced on Monday, Feb. 9. The work will begin on or after Feb. 16 and likely won't be completed until the summer. The work will be west of Jayhawk-Linn High School. (KDOT) Kansas Department of Transportation press release A contractor will replace a box culvert under K-52 in Linn County starting the week of Feb. 16, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The bo

Press release

Mound City bull rider, now in second place in world standings, wins at Fort Worth

Colton Byram of Mound City, center, is flanked by Fort Worth Stock Show officials after winning the $100,000 added Xtreme Bull Riding at Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 21. (Photo by James Phifer) By John Teagarden Journal contributor FORT WORTH, Texas – Mound City bull rider Colton Byram emerged as the biggest winner at the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Xtreme “Bulls Night Out” held at the Fort Worth Stock Show Jan. 20-21. The Xtreme Bulls are standalone bull ridin

John Teagarden, Journal contributor

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Matters of Faith by Dr. Bascom Ratliff
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A simple request

Matters of Faith By Dr. Bascom Ratliff, pastor Parker, Beagle and Fontana United Methodist Churches Scripture: Matthew 22: 37-40. "Jesus replied: love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is like it: love your neighbor as yourself. All the law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Today’s message was prompted by a discussion I had last week with a colleague about w

Dr. Bascom Ratliff

Country Notebook by Rogene 'Jeannie' McPherson
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Give your heart to someone

(LuAnn Hunt / Upsplash) Country Notebook By Rogene 'Jeannie' McPherson Journal columnist Didn’t we just celebrate New Year’s Day and now it is February? My mother used to say, “time goes faster as you get older.” Not really true, but our perception of time changes. Don’t ask me to explain how this happens. I just know we are already more than 1/12 th through the year. The good news is that I am still practicing one of my New Year’s resolutions. Just wish I could have finis

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

County needs economic development to lower increased tax base

The Linn County Commission needs to get behind an economic development plan that will provide well-paying jobs while preserving the rural lifestyle here. That includes hiring an economic development director who will only be tasked with recruiting outside businesses and helping local businesses grow. (Journal file photo) By Roger Sims, publisher Linn County Journal The recommendation to the Linn County Commission by the county’s Economic Development Committee to shut itself d

Roger Sims, Publisher

Commentary: Kansas pharmacies to temporarily close as pharmacists advocate for patient access

Pharmacists from the area will be heading to Topeka on Wednesday, Feb. 4, to lobby legislators to pass legislation that would protect locally owned pharmacies from predatory practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Several area pharmacies, including AuBurn Pharmacy, will be closed on that day. (Wix file photo) AuBurn Pharmacy Press release TOPEKA — Pharmacy closures continue to rise across Kansas, and pharmacists say action is needed to protect patient access to care. On Wedne

Press release

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K-3 bridge in Bourbon County to be replaced

The official detour around bridge construction on Kansas Highway 3 southwest of Blue Mound will be to take U.S. Highway 59 to U.S. 54. Work on the bridge is scheduled to begin the week of Feb. 16 with construction expected to be complete by December. (KDOT) Kansas Department of Transportation press release Work will begin the week of Feb. 16 to replace the Little Osage River bridge on K-3 about two miles south of the Linn County line, according to the Kansas Department of Tra

Press release

Jayhawk Courtwarming, Pink Out an event-filled night

Jayhawk-Linn seniors Jude Wade and Clay Nichols were crowned 2026 Courtwarming queen and king during a ceremony following the boys varsity game. With them were crown-bearers Keegan and McCrea. Photos by Billy Roudybush, Linn County Journal contributor Organizers of the events at Jayhawk-Linn High School on Friday, Jan. 30, promised a night full of pagentry, remembrance, celebration and, of course, basketball. While the undefeated Lady Jayhawks notched another win, the neighb

Journal Staff Report

Prairie View board welcomes new members, learns about BIG Time math and reading program

La Cygne Elementary School teacher Samantha Rockers, right, explains the plan for the BIG Time math component as math specialist Linda Sylva looks on. The two were part of a five person team from LES that explained the program. (Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Roger Sims, Journal staff linncountyjournal@icloud.com LA CYGNE – The Prairie View USD 362 Board of Education began its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, by electing a new board president and vice president, hon

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

Mental wellness is important for a healthy heart and brain

Anxiety, stress and depression can impact the physical health of people in rural communities, according to the American Heart Association. (Wix file photo) American Heart Association Press release According to the American Heart Association, psychological health can positively or negatively impact a person’s health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke MISSION — People in rural communities live almost three years fewer than urban dwellers, and they’re more likely to

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High school sports

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From a Buffalo to a Jayhawk

Prairie View senior Parker Schwarz signed his letter of intent to play football for the University of Kansas Jayhawks before a pep rally on Friday, Feb. 6. The Jayhawks recruited Schwarz, a star running back and linebacker for the Buffalos, by offering him a preferred walk-on status. He took photos with his family, coaches and teammates after the signing. Schwarz earned a spot on the Shrine Bowl's East team this summer, but after the offer from KU, he said he will turn down that offer. See more on the story with this link. (Prairie Buffalo Facebook)

Commentary: Growing is the purpose – keeping education first in high school activities

One of the main functions of high school sports is not scholarships or playing on elite teams, the authors maintain. Its education. (Wix file photo) By Karissa Niehoff and Bill Faflick High school activities is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure. Across the country, young students are training earlier, competing year-round and navigating expectations shaped by a rapidly expanding youth sports economy. For many families, activ

Commentary

Post brings American Legion baseball back to the area

The Hewitt-New American Legion Post No. 248 in Mound City is sponsoring a 17-and-under baseball team for area youth this summer. Tryouts for the team begin in February. (Unsplash file photo) By Roger Sims linncountyjournal@icloud.com MOUND CITY – One of the drawbacks of high school baseball is the season ends just as summer is getting started. The members of Mound City-based Hewitt New American Legion Post No. 248 will change that this year – and organizers hope into the futu

Roger Sims, Journal Staff

State, Regional & National News

Kansas GOP House members renew attacks on DEI, CRT at public universities

The Kansas House Education Committee’s hearing on a bill forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion course content and mandating a civics course to earn a bachelor’s degree at public universities and colleges draws a full House. House Bill 2428 renews political conflict on the role of the Legislature in shaping academics in higher education. (Photo by Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector) By Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas House Republicans stirred an academic hornet

Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

‘This bill spits on basic human decency’: Kansas Legislature passes bathroom ban without hearing

House Majority Leader Chris Croft suspended rules to force an emergency vote immediately after the Jan. 28, 2026, House debate on a bathroom bill forcing people to use facilities aligned with their biological sex at birth. The move pushed the bill through immediately instead of waiting one day as is usually required. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) By Morgan Chilson Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — The GOP-led Kansas House and Senate on Wednesday approved a “bathroom bill”

Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Kansas schools could be required to verify family income for every student receiving free lunch

Sen. Doug Shane, R-Louisburg, backs added requirements for school free lunch eligibility that could conflict with federal law at a Jan. 29, 2026, meeting in Topeka. (Photo by Anna Kaminski/Kansas Reflector) By Anna Kaminski Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — In Vicki Schumacher’s nutrition services office at Wichita Public Schools, staff spend roughly two hours verifying one free lunch application from start to finish. Under proposed legislation, the office could see its work increase

Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Bill would allow early payoff penalties for Kansas real estate investment loans

Rep. Carolyn Caiharr, an Edwardsville Republican, questioned a proponent of a bill that would allow lenders to charge a prepayment penalty to real estate investors. (Screen capture from the House Financial Institutes and Pensions Committee) By Morgan Chilson Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Real estate investors buying residential buildings in Kansas could be charged a penalty for paying off their mortgages early under proposed changes to the Kansas Contracts and Promises statute.

Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

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Top Stories

Pleasanton officials await report on water plant

Commission closes 4-H building until decision made on heating

Commission approves Evergy zoning change, sends Youth-Front request back to planners

Lawsuit over rural Parker subdivision dismissed

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

Prairie View Courtwarming

Blu-Jay Courtwarming a win-win-win for teams, royalty

Wildwood offers day camp for kids from Linn, Miami counties

Culvert work to begin on K-52 on or after the week of Feb. 16

Mound City bull rider, now in second place in world standings, wins at Fort Worth

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

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

A simple request

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

Give your heart to someone

County needs economic development to lower increased tax base

Commentary: Kansas pharmacies to temporarily close as pharmacists advocate for patient access

More Local News

K-3 bridge in Bourbon County to be replaced

Jayhawk Courtwarming, Pink Out an event-filled night

Prairie View board welcomes new members, learns about BIG Time math and reading program

Mental wellness is important for a healthy heart and brain

High school sports

From a Buffalo to a Jayhawk

Commentary: Growing is the purpose – keeping education first in high school activities

Post brings American Legion baseball back to the area

State, Regional & National News

Kansas GOP House members renew attacks on DEI, CRT at public universities

‘This bill spits on basic human decency’: Kansas Legislature passes bathroom ban without hearing

Kansas schools could be required to verify family income for every student receiving free lunch

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Matters of Faith by Dr. Bascom Ratliff
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Country Notebook by Rogene 'Jeannie' McPherson
For more Country Notebook entries follow this link.