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For those inquiring minds that are wondering; just letting you know that your Best of the Best votes are being tallied b...
11/27/2025

For those inquiring minds that are wondering; just letting you know that your Best of the Best votes are being tallied by a very impartial third party.

USD 362 leader apprises board of taxing mistakeJohnson says school district should not pay for correctionBY TONY FURSE P...
11/26/2025

USD 362 leader apprises board of taxing mistake

Johnson says school district should not pay for correction

BY TONY FURSE

Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education has been publicly apprised of a mill-levy error affecting already-mailed property tax statements in Miami County.

At the Nov. 18 monthly meeting, Chris Johnson, Ph.D., district superintendent, told the board that, had not the mistake been caught, the cost could have been the loss of $3.1 million in tax revenue approved by the board at their Aug. 26 budget hearing.

In a follow-up phone call, Johnson said she was made aware of the discrepancy by Paola USD 368 leadership, who had perused the published certification abstracts in their official county newspaper and had been surprised by the more than 11-mill decrease, sending a screen shot of the publication.

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Commissioners briefly discuss mill levy error for USD 362By BARBARA PROFFITTDuring the meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, Deput...
11/26/2025

Commissioners briefly discuss mill levy error for USD 362

By BARBARA PROFFITT

During the meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, Deputy County Clerk Rose Mohler reported that somehow an incorrect amount had been put into the budget for the USD 362 mill levy and Miami County had already mailed out their tax statements. Mohler added she is not sure how that is going to proceed, but it did cause them some issues.

Commissioner Alison Hamilton, District 2, noted she had reviewed that error and how much the county is supposedly going to have to pay and asked if the other commissioners had looked at it. She then commented that she was wondering where the salary numbers came from as she felt they were higher than they should be at almost $100 per hour for Miami County to correct and re-send their tax statements and stated she felt that a little excessive.

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A piece of Prescott’s historyElevator razedBy BARBARA PROFFITTLast week the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Co. (...
11/26/2025

A piece of Prescott’s history

Elevator razed

By BARBARA PROFFITT

Last week the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Co. (BNSF) took down the old grain elevator and storage bins at Prescott, taking with it a large piece of history that touched several families in the community. Originally, it was built by members of the Norbury family, then it was sold and was owned and operated by the Epps family for many years, taking care of grain sales and shipping for local farmers. During those years, it touched the lives of the Johnson family, the Walrod family and many more.

According to Fritz Norbury the “Prescott Farmers Exchange” was established shortly after the end of World War II by his father, Fred Norbury, and his uncle, Harold Foster, a brother-in-law to Fred.

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Hume teams lose openers, prepare for league tourneyBY TONY FURSE High school basketball might still be nine days away fo...
11/26/2025

Hume teams lose openers, prepare for league tourney

BY TONY FURSE

High school basketball might still be nine days away for the three Linn County high schools, but the season is already underway for state-line neighbor Hume, Mo.

The Hornet teams began their season last Friday with home losses to Wheatland, Mo., the girls in a tight 48-40 match, the boys by a 79-20 margin.

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Dawson signs with Pitt StateSUBMITTED PHOTOJayhawk Linn senior Brea Dawson, joined with coaches and family, signs to the...
11/26/2025

Dawson signs with Pitt State

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Jayhawk Linn senior Brea Dawson, joined with coaches and family, signs to the Pittsburg State University track and field team. Back row: (left to right) Jeff Dawson, DeAnn Dawson, Kate Strader, Taylor Snyder. Front row: (left to right) Shayla Long, Brea Dawson, Josh Randall.

The First Christian Church food distribution for the holiday is tomorrow, Sunday, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Anyone needing f...
11/23/2025

The First Christian Church food distribution for the holiday is tomorrow, Sunday, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Anyone needing food, please come. We have turkeys, hamburger, dairy and food for Thanksgiving, first come first served on meat items. All are welcome! 613 Main Street, Pleasanton. 613 Main Street, Pleasanton.

11/20/2025

Watch upcoming Linn County News for the history of the Prescott Grain Elevator that is coming down now. BNSF contracted to remove the elevator and clear the spot.

Dream Aesthetics, Mound City, fulfilling a dreamBy JACKIE TAYLOR Life is a series of twists and turns and for Dream Aest...
11/19/2025

Dream Aesthetics, Mound City, fulfilling a dream

By JACKIE TAYLOR

Life is a series of twists and turns and for Dream Aesthetics owner, Rhonda Kellstadt, it took her into self-employment and happiness in life.

Many know Kellstadt from her many years working as a nurse practitioner with Mercy Health, transitioning to CHC/SEK in Pleasanton; but few know what drove her to nursing in the first place.

She received her basics in education at Fort Scott Community College in 1985 after growing up in Uniontown. Then, she learned that education at Wichita State University wasn’t for her after a peeping-tom incident.

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Parker City Council looks at roof bids, other motionsBy BRIAN KING The Parker City Council held its regular monthly meet...
11/19/2025

Parker City Council looks at roof bids, other motions

By BRIAN KING

The Parker City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. During the city employee reports, City Clerk Lisa Leach asked for volunteers to help install the Christmas pole lights next week. She also said the Christmas lighting contest for Parker residents with judging taking place on Dec. 12; winners will receive varied amounts off their water bill. She advised that RW # 3, the city’s back-up water service, had a rate change. The change increases the rate from $10 to $11.50 per 1,000 gallons. However, the service fee was reduced from $22 to $16 per month. The new monthly rate is down to $27 from the previous $32 per month.

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Schneider and Secrest chosen as Teacher of the YearBy BARBARA PROFFITTJayhawk Elementary principal Russ Hermreck introdu...
11/19/2025

Schneider and Secrest chosen as Teacher of the Year

By BARBARA PROFFITT

Jayhawk Elementary principal Russ Hermreck introduced Susan Schneider, a 6th grade teacher at the elementary, as the teacher of the year for Jayhawk Elementary School.

Dr. Samuels, principal at Jayhawk Linn Junior and Senior High School, introduced Jesse Secrest, a math teacher at JLHS, as the teacher of the year for Jayhawk Linn High School.

Superintendent Shawn Thomas expressed his thanks and congratulations and noted that both teachers will be nominated to the Kansas State Education Department for the 2027 award Teacher of the Year.

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11/19/2025

Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret

By Anna Kaminski

TOPEKA — A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.

In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office also crafted a statement admitting regret.

“The Sheriff’s Office wishes to express its sincere regrets to Eric and Joan Meyer and Ruth and Ronald Herbel for its participation in the drafting and ex*****on of the Marion Police Department’s search warrants on their homes and the Marion County Record. This likely would not have happened if established law had been reviewed and applied prior to the ex*****on of the warrants,” the statement reads.

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