Lifestyle
Fuel Prices
Although we, as ordinary citizens, have no control over the price of oil, many of us keep an eye on this commodity. As quickly as the price jumps on the stock market ticker, you know CONTINUE READING …
Year: 2026
Clocks
Grandfather Clocks
Among the most revered of all clocks are the majestic grandfather clocks that have been seen throughout older homes and also in places of high regal nature. These clocks have been replicated, but the replicas CONTINUE READING …
Food
Homemade Beef Jerky
Even though our forefathers didn’t know it, lean fresh meat jerky is low in cholesterol and fat and very high in protein, making jerky a nutritious and wholesome snack. Jerky is an excellent energy food CONTINUE READING …
Holidays
President’s Day – Leadership Quotes to Live By
President’s Day is a United States federal holiday and is celebrated on the third Monday in February. The President’s Day holiday was originally to honor President George Washington and was known as “Washington’s Birthday”; however, CONTINUE READING …
Government
Culvert work begins on K-52
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 box culvert for Little Sugar Creek drainage is about CONTINUE READING …
Business
Supporting Local Matters in Linn County
In Linn County, supporting local businesses, organizations, and neighbors is more than a feel-good idea—it’s an investment in the community we call home. When residents choose to shop, eat, and hire locally, the benefits ripple CONTINUE READING …
Children
After School Activities and Burnout
For millions of parents around the world, the day does not end with the school bell. There are still pictures to be painted, songs to be sung and games to be played. This all adds CONTINUE READING …
Sports
Keys to Golfing Better
The golf professionals do have something that they agree on. If you do not keep your balance during the entire swing, it is not possible to have a good stroke. It sounds simple to keep CONTINUE READING …