On March 17, 2022, a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe was stopped on US 69 Highway at the 83-mile
marker. The vehicle was stopped for a minor traffic infraction. When the Deputy approached the
vehicle the distinct odor of marijuana was noticed immediately. Subsequently, the vehicle was
searched. Several derivates of what is believed to be marijuana were found within the vehicle,
along with the suspect drugs over $22,000 in cash was found in the vehicle.
Two persons were arrested at the scene. They are currently held at the Linn County Jail pending
charges.
Charge documents will be released once received.
Drug Arrest in Linn County
- By News Desk
- March 18, 2022
- 2:22 pm

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Bates County Broadcasting opened as a single day-time station on May 11th 1962. Broadcasting from sunrise to sunset 7-days each week. This was the first radio station to broadcast in the Bates County Area. Owned and Operated by Bill Thornton and his brother Jerry Thornton.
In 1975 the FM Frequency was added and the stations simulcast. The FM has a 24 hours license but just broadcast from 6 am until 10 pm.
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