Ottawa names interim public works director Bill Ramsey
Veteran city manager Bill Ramsey will serve as interim public works director in Ottawa for 90 days while a search for Andy Haney’s successor proceeds. Ramsey, previously city manager in Herington and Centralia and later municipal services director in Olathe, will oversee engineering, stormwater, streets, solid waste, water, wastewater, fleet, and parks.
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Andy Haney
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Herington
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Centralia
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Olathe
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Lawrence
Manhattan
Derby
Kansas
Bill
Kansas City
Nienstedt
Leawood
Emporia State University
University of Kansas
Emporia State University Alumni Association
Brownback Signs Ten Bills Into Law In Kansas
Gov. Sam Brownback signed ten bills as part of the 2014 session, adding two dozen laws. The measures involve tax definitions for watercraft, bioscience classification shifts, electric transmission authority changes, and fossil designations. State lawmakers Blaine Finch Kevin Jones Caryn Tyson supported various bills.
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Topeka
Sam Brownback
Franklin County
Blaine Finch
Ottawa
Kevin Jones
Wellsville
Caryn Tyson
Parker
Finch
Jones
Tyson
Kansas Bioscience Authority
Secretary of Revenue
Finch Y
Jones Y
Kansas Electric Transmission Authority
Tyson Y
Jones N
Ottawa Hospital Notes and Police Log Brief
Friday admissions include Gary Davis and Mildred Latimer with Hazel Shoemaker. Sunday births report a baby boy to Jennifer and Brad Spencer. Police logged multiple arrests for suspended licenses, DUIs, open containers, domestic battery, and warrants. theft at Ottawa University. and minor vehicle accident with cited driver. Ottawa Fire Department responded to vehicle and vegetation fires and assisted with medical calls Friday to Sunday.
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Gary Davis
Ottawa
Mildred Latimer
Hazel Shoemaker
Jennifer Spencer
Jennifer
Brad Spencer
15Th Street
Montana Road
Rodney Michael
Lawrence
South Hickory Street
Levi Sitlington
City of
Shanda Baer
West 10Th Street
Michael T. Allen
South Oak Street
Matthew Andrews
South Main Street
Caleb Watts
Montezuma
Kan
Chandler Rhodes
Olathe
Ottawa Fire Department
S. Main St
S. Tremont St
N. Mulberry St
Courthouse adapts to HVAC work in Franklin County
On the second floor of the Franklin County Courthouse in Ottawa, a new air conditioning and heating system is being installed. Offices are crowded and relocated, with the appraiser and deeds offices moved to the second floor while records are reorganized in temporary spaces. The upgrade promises greater efficiency and long term cost savings despite tight space now.
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Franklin County
S. Main St
Ottawa
Franklin County Appraiser’s
Sue McCay
Franklin County Register of Deeds
Roy Baker
Dex
Paddock
Ottawa aims to form advisory board for OMA future use
Ottawa officials continue interviews for a seven member advisory board to guide the 1921 OMA at 301 S. Hickory. The board will report to the city commission, meet monthly, and help attract events while supporting budget decisions. many candidates have been interviewed and final selections expected next Monday.
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Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Hickory St
Ottawa
City Commission
Nell Stockhall
Dennis Tyner
Paul Bean
Julie McAdoo
Jeanne Stroh
Becci Shisler
Mark Butterworth
John White
Leslie Quillen
Tiffany Evans
Tony Brown
Jack Bushman
Katie Butts
Brad Howard
Michelle Corbett
Amy McFadden
Allen Campbell
Rob Hale
Mary Lyn Barnett
Sara Caylor
Richard Nienstedt
OMA
Nienstedt
Rohrbaugh
Johnny Cash
Reba McIntire
Pam Tillis
Little River Band
Collin Raye
Mike Huckabee
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Police Department News
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S. Cedar St
Sycamore Street
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Rachel Minardi
Overland Park
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Kansas Children’s Service League
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