Ottawa aims for new visitor center near I-35 and K-68
Franklin County plans a visitor information center along the north side of K-68 east of Ottawa, near I-35. The site near will likely close on land soon, opening aimed for 2001, with a Victorian style building to match Ottawa’s heritage. Ottawa hosts the 2000 2001 Kansas Sampler Festival and sees motel growth to support travelers.
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Reader Forum urges Lincoln Township to boost volunteer fire units
Susan Yates thanks Ottawa and Lincoln Township firefighters for tackling a Sunday shed fire and notes dispatch address errors delayed arrival. She calls for more volunteers, praises police and paid and volunteer crews, and urges residents to support voluntary fire service in Lincoln Township.
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Lincoln Township
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Ottawa
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Reader Forum submissions guidelines at The Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with author address and phone number. Include contact details and a maximum length of 500 words. Submissions may be mailed to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 1045 Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or emailed to letters ottawaherald.com.
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Darwin and Kansas Education Clash Over Evolution
Lawrence columnist David Awbrey argues conservatives on the Kansas State Board of Education plan to remove evolution from science standards. He notes the religious implications, cites church and scientific views, and asserts Darwin deepens understanding of God for many Kansans.
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Garden City
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Arkansas River
Earth
Steve Abrams
State Board
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God
David Awbrey
Lawrence
Space exploration beyond the moon and NASA values
Charley Reese argues space has much to learn beyond lunar landings and praises NASA's broad, knowledge driven program. He notes risks of spaceflight, the need for skilled ground crews, and the pursuit of quiet scientific progress over sensational feats. He urges responsible, non violent exploration and better stewardship of Earth.
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