The bikes just keep coming as those participating in the Robert F. Morgan Scholarship Run on Saturday head out on the first leg. Organizers said there were 65 to 70 bikes registered for the event.

Russ Morgan leads the way as bikes head north on Kansas Highway 7 for a day of fun in memory of Russ’ brother, Bob Morgan.

Right up until time to head out, bikers and their riders registered for the 2025 Robert F. Morgan Scholarship Run held on Saturday, June 14.

U.S. House of Representative Derek Schmidt circulates amongst the crowd at the annual Linn County Republican picnic held Saturday in Parker. Schmidt visits with Charlie Rhynerson as Charles Sutterby enjoys the meal. Sheriff James Akes, State Representatives Fred Gardner and Rick James also attended with Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson.

Pleasanton Coach Dan Saulsberry gives high praise to the 2025 Pleasanton state track team during the board meeting on Monday. Saulsberry announced that one member, Ashton Gratton, not only placed first in his event at state track, he is qualified to compete at the national track meet beginning June 19 in Greensboro, N.C.

La Cygne water plant employee Jeff Chaplin runs water collected from the Marais des Cygnes River on his hand showing clarity is pretty good; that despite the river being at 30-foot flood stage level. Chaplin said the normal depth is six to eight feet deep.

The annual youth fishing derby at Pleasanton, held over the weekend, was well attended with trophies and prizes given out at the end.

The City of Pleasanton hosts their annual youth fishing derby on the morning of June 7 at the Pleasanton West Lake. The derby was well attended with trophies and prizes given out at the end.

ADAM HOLT | LINN COUNTY NEWS Above: Ashlan George earns a medal for the Lady Jays in the pole vault at the 2A State Track Meet at Wichita on May 30-31.