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Classic Buildings employees work on the ground floor during the second week of the project, which began June 8, and should be finished this fall.
Brinkmann building youth center near Hope
Karen Brinkmann has long considered the need for a community family event and youth center and has started a project to build the home of Hillbilly holl3r, which will be known as the Wagon Wheel, … more
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Fr. Dan Merz will celebrate his final Mass at St. George Sunday before leaving the Linn and Frankenstein parishes. He has been assigned as pastor of St. Thomas More Newman Center parish in Columbia.
Fr. Merz pleased with spiritual growth at St. George, Frankenstein
After more than five years as pastor at both St. George in Linn and Our Lady Help of Christians parish in Frankenstein, Father Daniel J. Merz has seen a lot of spiritual growth, both in the parishes … more
BY NEAL A. Johnson UD Editor thor65018@yahoo.com Community Christian Church Pastor Jeff Kruger will hold his final services Sunday as he and his family are leaving to serve as pastor at Mount Vernon Christian Church near Springfield. “It was a very hard decision,” said Kruger. “It’s something we’ve been praying about a lot. We love the people here, and the people in this community. But we felt the tug from God to go somewhere else and we started exploring that option.” Kruger applied relatively late for the position, but said Mount Vernon Christian Church is located 30 minutes from his and Laura’s parents. “We’ll be able to help them as they begin to age, and having the grandchildren close to them was a big deal,” said Kruger. Since becoming pastor of CCC in October of 2012, Kruger said he has enjoyed tending to the needs of his congregation as well as people in the community. ‘”God has blessed this church in the last seven and a half years,” he said. “It’s definitely not me. It’s God who has taken the reins and done some great things.” The church on Hwy. 50 just east of Linn has undergone two remodels, with the old sanctuary changeover to classrooms and nursery completed in 2013, and last summer, the downstairs area was refurbished, along with the addition of new carpeting and tile in the sanctuary and a new digital sign outside. That’s all been paid off through generous donations to the church, Kruger said. “Even through this pandemic, things have still been good,” he added. “We’ve been able to continue our ministry, and I give a lot of credit to our staff. They’ve done a remarkable job.” Youth programs, such as Team Kid, and weekly gatherings, with leadership from Youth Minister Joe Davis, have thrived, except for the recent shutdown due to the COVID-19 virus. One of the biggest goals for Kruger is to see people grow spiritually. “We’ve seen a lot of that here, and we’ve seen God’s hand in helping people change, and that’s very fulfilling,” said Kruger. “If you go into something with an agenda, it’s sometimes hard to complete it, but if you go into with the understanding that God will lead you, then all things are possible.” Community Christian Church has seen tremendous growth over the years, and Kruger said he believes that will continue because of the people who are committed to the ministry. “It’s not just the staff,” he said. “It takes many people volunteering their time to make things happen, and we have a congregation full of great people who do just that.” Leaving this congregation is bittersweet, Kruger added, particularly because of his family. “We’ve doubled the size of our family since we got here,” he said. The Kruger’s eldest daughter, Lisa, will be a senior in 2020-21, and has made strides both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. She has been a member of the track and basketball teams, and recently earned a national officer’s position with FCCLA. JD will be a junior, and has excelled in basketball, as well as the Linn R-2 Community Chess Club, with a strong finish at the 2019 state tournament. Rachael will be an eighth-grader in the coming year, and has played basketball. Katie, 5, is the youngest Kruger, and she will enter kindergarten in the fall. Joining the family through adoption are Matthew, who also will enter kindergarten in the fall, and Kalli, 3, with the adoption becoming final May 4, though the young children joined the Kruger household three years ago. “It’s been a long process, but God has blessed us with them, and it’s been wonderful,” said Kruger. “We’re very excited to see them grow.” Kruger added that he and Laura have enjoyed coaching at Linn R-2. “It’s been phenomenal to work with the kids over the years,” he said. “It’s hard to leave, but I told the congregation when I announced our plans that we have to do what God calls us to do. If I didn’t do that, I wouldn’t be in God’s will, and we definitely feel called to go.” As a non-denominational Christian church, there is no network per se, which means that while churches do meet up at camps and other events, there are no work assignments. “We can apply freely wherever we want,” said Kruger. Mount Vernon Christian Church has a slightly smaller congregation than the Linn church, but Kruger said there is a lot of potential due to its proximity to Joplin and Springfield on I-44. “They’ve got a great outreach program,” said Kruger, noting the church makes and sells apple butter, with proceeds going right back into the community. “They help families in need with these funds.” Kruger will begin his role at Mount Vernon Christian Church a week after leaving Linn, but he will spend the first month or so getting to know the people there, and will not begin offering sermons right away. Laura, meanwhile, has accepted a position with the Exeter school district and will begin teaching there next fall. Community Christian Church is advertising for the next pastor at Linn, but it will take some time. “The elders will take care of how to proceed with the process,” said Kruger. In the meantime, services will continue, and staff will remain the same, with Davis as the youth minister, and Amanda Mueller as the secretary. Connie Stroupe will lead worship.
Kruger family grateful for experience, growth at Community Christian Church
BY NEAL A. Johnson UD Editorthor65018@yahoo.com   Community Christian Church Pastor Jeff Kruger will hold his final services Sunday as he and his family are leaving to serve as pastor … more
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Linn R-2 approves $300 increase to base salary
Linn R-2 board members at their June 15 meeting approved an increase of $300 to the base for teachers, moving it to $32,300 for the 2020-21 school year. Superintendent Dena Smith recommended the … more
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Linn High School Counselor Shannon Wolfe encouraged graduates at Sunday’s ceremony to draw strength from the adversities they’ve faced, and use it to build a successful future
Wolfe says Linn graduates are resilient, and will persevere
Linn High School Counselor Shannon Wolfe on Sunday told graduates they have withstood several challenges in the course of their lives, and that will serve them well in the future. “As a … more
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Villibaldo Calderon, 43, of Kennett
Two men arrested on warrants
A potentially scary situation unfolded Friday morning, but Sheriff Mike Bonham said the arrest of two men on outstanding warrants went relatively smoothly. “We’re not used to having … more
Linn R-2 board members sworn in at Monday’s meeting were Lori Greer, Naomi Klouzek, Sam Niederhelm and Dr. Shawn Strong.
Linn R-2 board appoints Niederhelm to fill vacant seat, reelects him president
Linn R-2 board members Monday night voted 5-1 to appoint Sam Niederhelm to fill the seat vacated by the resignation in March of Neil Loethen. The decision came after an interview with three … more
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Members of VFW Post 4756 in Linn on Monday met to replace the American flags at the Linn Public Cemetery. The flags were tattered and once removed, carefully stored for proper disposal at a later date.
VFW launches personalized brick campaign
As Flag Day approaches June 14, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4756 in Linn are disappointed that due to ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual porkburger and bake … more
Father Dan’s farewell reception held last Sunday
Father Dan Merz, SLD, current pastor in Linn and Frankenstein, speaks with Burnell Keilholz at Sunday’s drive-up donation at Our Lady, Help of Christians Parish. Fr. Merz will succeed Fr. … more
Strong believes growth is key
With election to one of three seats in the Linn R-2 school district last Tuesday, State Tech President Dr. Shawn Strong said he looks forward to offering input on how to consistently grow the … more
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State Tech ranked among the best colleges in the nation by Brookings
With the new summer semester now underway, State Technical College of Missouri announced last week that the school has been ranked as one of the best two-year colleges in the country by Brookings, an … more
Winslow files appeal in Cole County Circuit Court
Long-time Linn R-2 Elementary Principal Lorie Winslow on Monday filed a petition in Cole County Circuit Court against the Linn R-2 school board asking for a review of the board’s May 18 … more
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Casper’s 66 in Linn next Monday will begin an expansion and remodeling project, which will increase dining-room seating by more than 20 seats, as well as give employees more space in which to do their jobs. Owner Tim Thoenen said he and his staff are excited about the improvements. The garage on the east end of the building will be removed, starting next week, and all equipment was sold at auction Sunday.
Casper’s 66 to begin expansion, remodel next week
Casper’s 66 in Linn will soon see an overhaul, as plans to remodel the business for the first time since 1991 will begin Monday. Owner Tim Thoenen said he and his employees are excited about … more
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The centerpiece of the new Legends Bank pocket park is a gazebo, which was put together Saturday.
Legends pocket park taking shape
Development of the new Legends Bank pocket park on the Square in Linn is taking shape, with much of the groundwork and utilities completed, and a new gazebo in place. An idea for the development of … more
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Hope Gerdes addresses R-2 board members at their meeting last Monday, telling them their job is to to supervise the superintendent, and to do what is best for students.
Branson, Gerdes push R-2 board for transparency, reconsideration of four-day week
Linn resident Carol Branson, a six-year Linn R-2 board member and 14-year employee of the district, and Hope Gerdes, a district patron, last Monday used the public forum portion of the school … more
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Winslow terminated by 5-0 vote
Linn R-2 board members last Monday voted unanimously — 5-0 — to terminate the contract of long-time principal Lorie Winslow. The action comes on the heels of a May 14 closed-session … more
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This artist’s rendition of the American Flag by Ray Harvey on the 41-feet wide east wall of the Osage County Community Center is complete and will be an ideal spot for photo opportunities while at the same time giving recognition to the working spirit of America.
“Hero Nation” mural adorns community center wall
The Osage County Community Center is getting a new look courtesy of State Tech and artist Ray Harvey. An American Flag is highly visible from Hwy. 50, waving from the 41-feet wide wall. The State … more
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Linn R-2 adds safeguards for summer school session
At this time, Linn R-2 is planning to hold summer school from June 3-June 30, and will do so with additional safeguards to protect against exposure to the coronavirus. “Our goal is to … more
This is what $5,241 looks like spread out after being seized by the Linn Police Department May 11 following a call about an altercation. Steven M. Munie has been charged with two counts of assault and possession of a controlled substance.
Munie charged with assault, possession, LPD seizes $5,241 in cash
Steven M. Munie, 34, of Linn, has been charged with felony and misdemeanor assault, and possession of a controlled substance following an altercation May 11 at a residence in Linn. According to … more
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Many of the more than 80 Linn R-2 patrons who showed up Thursday to support Lorie Winslow mill in the courtyard after being told to exit the building.
More than 80 patrons turn out in support of Winslow at R-2 special meeting
More than 80 Linn R-2 district patrons turned out Thursday in a show of support for Lorie Winslow, who met with board members in closed session regarding her future with the district. No action was … more
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