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John Randy Joseph Alan Parker ~ 03-03-1985 to 07-31-2026
Linn County News Published August 12, 2026 John Randy Joseph Alan Parker, age 41 of Redfield, Kan., formerly from Pleasanton, passed away as the result of an accident on July 31, 2026. He was born the son of Steven D. Parker and Jacklin J. Spickler on March 3, 1985, at Fort Scott, Kan. John was a union carpenter and was also a jack of all trades type of person as well. He loved wood working and wood burning. He was a fabulous artist and writer.
Top PRCA official to present 75-year plaque at Linn County Rodeo on Saturday
An official with the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association will help mark the Linn County Rodeo's 75 anniversary on Saturday night. (Journal file photo) By John Teagarden Journal contributor Steve Knowles, director of rodeo administration for the Colorado Springs-based Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PCRA), will be attending the Linn County Fair & Rodeo on Saturday, August 8 to present a 75th anniversary plaque fair officials.
Lennie D. Hill Crooks ~ 02-20-1933 to 08-04-2026
Linn County News Published August 12, 2026 Lennie D. Hill Crooks, age 93, of Mound City, KS, passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born to William and Loretta Hill on Feb 20, 1933. She married Donald Crooks on Feb. 21, 1952. Their marriage produced four children: Susan, Mark, Shelley and Donna.
Longtime Linn County rodeo announcer now much in demand
Redfield, Kansas-based rodeo announcer Troy Goodridge has seen demand for his announcing climb over the past few years. He has been announcer at the Mound City rodeo since 2010. (Submitted photo) By John Teagarden Journal contributor MOUND CITY – Longtime rodeo fans recognize his voice as soon as he picks up the mic in the announcer's booth above the chutes at the Mound City fairgrounds. Troy Goodridge has led the crowds through the rodeo program here since 2010.
There’s a new clown in town
Colten Ulmer, who will be appearing at the Linn County Rodeo on Friday and Saturday Nights, Aug. 7 – 8, is a fresh face on the PRCA circuit. However he has already picked up several Clown of the Year awards. (Submitted photo) By John Teagarden Journal contributor MOUND CITY – There will be a new clown in town for the Linn County Fair's Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) rodeo Friday and Saturday, August 7 – 8.
Never too young to be a legend
Liberty Cunningham's trick-riding repertoire includes Roman riding, above, and free-style stunts. (Submitted photo) By John Teagarden Journal contributor “If a girl wants to be a Legend, she should just go ahead and be one,” said Calamity Jane (1832-1903), a famous American frontier woman, sharpshooter, Wild West performer, and storyteller.
Demolition derby kicks off Linn County Fair night shows
The Linn County Fair Demolition Derby once again this year kicks off eight days of activity at the fairgrounds at Mound City. It is one of the most popular events and draws drivers and cars from the region. (Journal file photo) By John Teagarden Journal contributor The Demolition Derby begins the 156th annual Linn County Fair, in Mound City on Saturday, August 1,at 7:30 pm. Coronation of the 2026 Linn County Fair queen will take place before the start of the derby.
Linn County Pullers set for Mound City
Tyler Paddock of Paddock Farms pulls with "In Too Deep" at a recent competition. The Paddock Family and Kyle Carstens will be Linn County participants in the truck and tractor pull at the Linn County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 4, beginning at 7 p.m. (Linn County Fair file photo) By John Teagarden, Linn County Fair Board Linn County is represented by no less than three big-time pulling tractors with talented drivers in the highly competitive Outlaw Pulling Association, the Midwest premier pulling league.
Record crowds expected for Linn County Fair
MOUND CITY - “Attendance for the Aug. 3-10, 2024, Linn County Fair & Rodeo in Mound City may set a record for our four night shows,” said Austin Stroup, fair board president. “Advance ticket sales are brisk with five queen candidates vying for the title of Linn County Fair Queen.
Oklahoma trick rider featured at PRCA Rodeo
MOUND CITY - One of the rising stars in the rodeo specialty act category will be featured at the upcoming Linn County Fair Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, Aug 9-10. Cheridyn Bateman, 17, Silver City, Okla., is completing her first year of PRCA membership. kAm“qFE 5@?’E =6E r96C:5J?’D 286 7@@= J@F[” D2:5 y6??:76C v2EC6=] “x? >J @A:?:@?[ E9:D 6IEC6>6=J 92C5H@C<:?8 J@F?8 =25J :D @?6 @7 E96 >@DE 2E9=6E:4 @7 E96 E2=6?E65 ?6H 4C@A @7 EC:4< 2?5 72?4J C:56CD 6>6C8:?8 @?
Rodeo clown quits day job
MOUND CITY - Rodeo clown Shawn “Boom Boom” Thompson returns to the Linn County Fair PRCA Rodeo for the third consecutive time on Aug. 9-10. Shawn Thompson’s “day job” for 18 years was with the Sydney, Iowa, school district, teaching industrial arts and coaching at the junior high and high school level. kAmw:D DF>>6C “D:56 8:8” H2D H@C<:?8 2D E96 C@56@ 4=@H? 2E 2>2E6FC C@56@D :? E96 FAA6C |:5H6DE]k^Am kAmw@H DF446DD7F= H2D $92H? :? 9:D EH@ AC@76DD:@?Dnk^Am kAm%9@>AD@?
Award winning announcer returns to Linn County Rodeo
Troy Goodridge was named Announcer of the Year by the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) at the National Finals Rodeo last December. He will return to announce the Linn County rodeo for the 15th consecutive year on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10.
Award-winning announcer returns to rodeo
MOUND CITY - WOW! The rodeo world on the national scene just figured out what all of us that make up the extended Linn County Fair & Rodeo community have known for years: Troy Goodridge is one talented rodeo announcer besides being a great person. Troy was named Announcer of the Year by the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) during the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas this past December. Huge congratulations to Troy and to his family. kAmx? 255:E:@?
Trick rider to be featured at rodeo
MOUND CITY — The Linn County Fair has a history of booking top specialty acts for its annual PRCA Rodeo. The tradition continues with Haley Proctor, 28, who will bring her roman riding and trick riding acts to Mound City on Aug. 11 and 12. Proctor has been nominated “Top 5 PRCA Dress Act of the Year” by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) on four occasions.
‘Boom Boom’ rodeo clown returns to Linn County Fair
MOUND CITY — Rodeo clown Shawn “Boom Boom” Thompson returns to the Linn County Fair Rodeo for the second time Aug 11-12. “We hired Shawn for our 2022 rodeo. His comedy and the timing and appropriateness of his jokes to our family-oriented crowd was greatly appreciated by our rodeo committee and our spectators,” said rodeo co-chairman Charly Johnson of Prescott. “Timing is very critical in comedy and a rain dance,” said the native of Sidney, Iowa.
One Arm Bandit rodeo act featured at Linn County Fair & Rodeo
MOUND CITY — The most decorated specialty act in Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) history, The One Arm Bandit & Company, will be the featured act at the 2022 Linn County Fair rodeo on Aug. 12-13 in Mound City. The Shidler, OKla.-based rodeo act is a 15-time winner of the PRCA Act of the Year. The act, which began in 1988 by cowboy John Payne, is the longest running premier act in rodeo. Payne lost his right arm while helping demolish a house.
Fair ground improvements include arena sidewalk
MOUND CITY — Improvements for the 2022 Linn County Fair & Rodeo include installation of new sidewalks from the east arena ticket booth to both the north and south bleachers. “Our fair board had recognized a need to make the accessibility to the grandstands more ‘user friendly,’” said Building and Grounds chairman Brent Paddock of Mound City.
New sound, music man slated for rodeo Aug. 13-14
MOUND CITY — Their “union” card with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is titled “Music Director”. But in “country boy speak,” they are the sound and music guy or gal that is hardly noticed at the rodeo performance unless their sound system messes up or the music is too loud. “The Linn County Fair Rodeo is pleased to bring Garrison Panzer and his G-Panzer Sound Productions to this year’s Linn County Fair Rodeo,” said rodeo co-chairman Charley Johnson, of Prescott.
Local driver ranked high in Outlaw Tractor Pulling Association
MOUND CITY — Tyler Paddock, 17, of Mound City, is one of the fast-rising stars in the very competitive world of tractor pulling competition in the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association. The OTTPA is the largest of three national sanctioned tractor pulling associations with 70 events scheduled in 50 cities from Texas to South Dakota annually. More than 350 vehicles are competing in the 16 different truck and tractor classes for 2019.
Linn County Fair off to great start
Linn County Fair and Rodeo jumps into full swing this week when 400 plus head of 4-H and FFA livestock arrive on the Mound City fairgrounds.Grandstand activities for the 147-year-old county fair, one of the five largest in Kansas, began Friday and will conclude with the two-day Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo on Saturday.Figures for attendance and entries this past weekend, dubbed the “3-Day Motorsports Weekend,” will probably be a record, fair board officials said.
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