Ottawa election race outlines city council and school boards
Ottawa voters face a 7 am to 7 pm general election Tuesday with races for three Ottawa city commissioners and three seats on the USD 290 Board of Education. Candidates include Sara Hamm Richard Jackson Blake Jorgensen Gene Ramsey Jeff Richards Jamie Berr Dennis George Brian Kane Louis Reed Susan Ward and Lane mayoral and council contenders Deanna F. Carroll Amanda Herman and Pamela Timblin.
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Richard Jackson
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Lane
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Eight Wonders of Kansas contest sparks travel talk
The Kansas Sampler Foundation asks residents to nominate eight rural culture elements from architecture to people, aiming to boost tourism and local economies. Marci Penner notes the campaign invites discussion at home and at games to spotlight Kansas landmarks such as the Cosmosphere and Eisenhower Library.
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Kansas
Marci Penner
Foundation
Kansas Sampler Foundation
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Gas prices rise again at Ottawa Phillips 66 stop
Jeff Nickerson of Garnett fills his Ford F 250 at Phillips 66 at 23rd and Princeton in Ottawa. He runs a construction company and says he buys gas twice weekly, paying 75 to 90 dollars per fill.
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Garnett
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Princeton Streets
Ottawa
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Bush urges alternative fuels talk with Lula at Camp David
President Bush presses for ethanol and other alternative fuels during a Camp David summit with Brazil's President Lula da Silva. World leaders discuss production options amid rising energy concerns.
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Camp David
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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Obama says Dems will back funding if veto blocks pullout
Sen Barack Obama says if President Bush vetoes an Iraq war funding bill Congress will provide the money without a force withdrawal timeline. He expects Democrats to keep pressure to change course and anticipates no Senate majority to vote to cut off funding now. He cited his opposition to the war and his past warning about grave consequences in 2003.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
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Congress
White House
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Senate
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Iraq
U.S
Unsealed petition details alleged mistreatment by Weldon Padgett
A previously sealed petition for protection from mistreatment against former City Manager Weldon Padgett outlines allegations of drugging and sexual assault. The document, filed Feb. 8 and opened after a judge denied sealing, cites a complainant describing being drugged, threatened, and repeatedly coerced. Ottawa Police report a known suspect violated a protective order and trespassed at the listed address.
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Ottawa
Randy Allan
Former city manager earns severance amid charges in Ottawa
Weldon Padgett, who re signed last month during personal problems, received about $70,000 in severance pay and health insurance from the City of Ottawa. His contract provided seven months salary plus accrued vacation and sick leave and health insurance if he re signs or is terminated unless conviction of any illegal act involving personal gain applies.
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