Friday Nov 20 | Linn County News
Brownback tells PVHS students "Follow your dreams"
LA CYGNE a ' Taking the extra step, U.S. Senator Sam Brownback took time out of his busy schedule to visit with Prairie View High School students during an assembly last Thursday rather than through a telecomputer conference.
Anderson/Reynolds celebrate 60 years of library service
LA CYGNE a ' Linda Andersen and Janet Reynolds have each worked for the La Cygne library for thirty years.
The La Cygne Fire Department will purchase seven sets of new bunker gear - firefighter jackets and pants - this year.
Remembering and Honoring Our Veterans
Right, George Nunnemacher reads a poem to the many veterans present at the fifth annual KCP&L Veterans Day ceremony held at the La Cygne Generating Station.
Mound City and La Cygne clinics welcome new nurse practitioner
Brian Vandenberg, A.R.N.P.C., joined the staff of the two rural health clinics two months ago and is settling into life in Linn County.
Missing Man Found On Railroad Tracks
LA CYGNE a ' Using a device normally employed for finding victims in a fire, the La Cygne police and fire departments quickly found a missing man early Sunday morning.
" The La Cygne City Council last Wednesday approved a measure that will save about $252,000 annually on payments for the city's natural gas utility.
Children's author visits La Cygne Elementary
Picture Book Award, visited La Cygne Elementary on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Hall spent the day going from class to class doing a presentation in each room encouraging students to use their imagination and story writing.
Grady's Kids benefit a success
Women in their snazziest, dressed to the nines, and men in their best bib and tucker were in attendance as wine flowed, cheese and crackers were nibbled and the bids flew in competition for beautiful works of art.
The Parker City Council on Thursday voted to raise sewer rates for Parker Elementary School by 2 percent.
LA CYGNE a ' A Belton, Mo., company has been selected to build the new La Cygne swimming pool, the City Council learned last Wednesday.
Pet abandonment still an issue in Louisburg
There's a lot to love about life in the country. Fresh air is a big plus, as is all of the additional space.
A The fall is a great time of year wherever you happen to be and after this year, we hated to leave Linn County, but, alas, we sacrificed and took a trip to Seattle, Wa.
Night Out Against Crime dates and times
Eleven communities are going to hold their annual Night Out Against Crime neighborhood watch parties with the kick- off set for this week.
Culture shock from a big city to ghost town
Freshman Hailey Jones peered out the window of her mom's car. As they drove down Pittsburg's main street, she said that they might as well have been driving down the Broadway Street in New York City.
" If Jimmy Rogers was expecting a quiet return to La Cygne after spending nine weeks in a Missouri rehabilitation center, he was likely disappointed on Saturday.
Not long after school started for the year, fourteen students at La Cygne Elementary took part in an amazing experience - raising and releasing monarch butterflies.
Sewer Hookup Creates Safety Issues
The La Cygne City Council last Wednesday approved an alternative sewer connection for a new retail furniture store on East Market Street after a councilman said a standard procedure would put city workers at risk.
Brian and Jeneifer Stainbrook will tell you they know they are right where they are meant to be.
Rogers Benefit Ride Planned Saturday
Motorcycle riders can hit the road for a good cause Saturday during a benefit dice run for Jimmy Rogers.