Water czar bid in Kansas raises conflict of interest
Creativity Water Devine lobbies to regulate water issues while her father has a dispute with the state Division of Water Resources led by chief engineer David Pope. Critics cite lack of disclosure and a department press release hints at ongoing process problems in the division. Legislators are urged to note the potential conflict.
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Guest editorials show varied opinions in Herald pages
Readers are presented with multiple opinion pieces as guest editorials. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect The Herald's editorial stance.
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Readers invite opinions to Ottawa Herald Forum
Submissions to Reader Forum must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should be no longer than 500 words.
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War not a TV show a critique of modern conflict
Charley Reese denounces turning war into entertainment and TV discourse. He criticizes media manipulation, selective outrage over Kosovo versus Tibet, and politicians who back aggressive acts while civilians suffer. He argues war is tragedy not sport and condemns armchair warfare. He cites civilian harms and possible future repercussions.
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Kosovo
China
Tibet
United States
Beijing
Modern birthday parties go from fun to educational
Kathleen Parker notes the shift toward “smart parties” and education driven by competitive parenting. She highlights pricey animal education programs, museum visits, and JAPANESE phrases, arguing simpler childhood joys and downtime are fading as parents seek value and lasting opportunities for their kids.
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Associated Press
Dickens
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Kparker
Franklin County author visit inspires students to read
Reader forum celebrates Brad Bagert as he spends a week visiting Ottawa area schools to demonstrate poetry, encourage fundraising campaigns, and inspire a love of books. The event, supported by parent groups and community donations, aims to keep a Franklin County tradition of meeting real authors alive.
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Franklin County
Brad Bagert
Ammons
Eisenhower
Eugene Field
Hawthorne
Kevorkian verdict cited as murder by Oregon paper
The State notes Kevorkian crossed a line by injecting a terminal patient with a lethal dose. It argues he acted as an executioner, not a doctor, and that his case redefines mercy killing.
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S.C
Kevorki
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Kevorkian
Thomas Youk
Lou Gehrig
Political contact list for Kansas and federal offices
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