Ottawa property taxes mix of services and affordability
Editorial notes Ottawa's total property tax levy of 145 291 mills translates to about 835 annually on a 50 000 home. It ranks high among some small towns but lower than larger cities, with Olathe and Lawrence offering lower levies. Strong valuation from industrial growth helps, yet the burden remains for low income families seeking home ownership as public service costs rise.
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Independence
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Kan
Topeka
Olathe
Lawrence
Senior center rider asks for monthly evening bus run
A senior citizen thanks officers for handling a stolen pager report and urges a monthly evening senior bus service with a nominal fare. She cites limited mobility, monthly senior dinners, and potential crowd need, suggesting a woman host for nighttime programming and inviting readers to add thoughts to It's Your Quarter.
Nuclear danger vs capability in a post cold war world
The text argues that despite apparent reductions, the former Soviet Union still holds thousands of strategic warheads as of 1995 and that capability, not stated intent, governs nuclear risk. It warns that START II would leave about 3,500 warheads each and emphasizes uncertainty in counts, mobile missiles, and the need for verification over trust. It also critiques Clinton administration NATO expansion and its approach to Russia.
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Dence
Soviet Union
Lewis Walt
United States
Iraq
Clinton
Russia
NATO
Editorial critique of water rates fairness in Ottawa
DeAnna Underwood of Rural Water District No 1 writes to the Herald’s Jan 26 1996 editorial Water rates fair urging balanced reporting. She argues rural districts pay more per user for delivery and maintenance while city residents receive more services, asks for figures and an equal hearing, and questions rate subsidies and contract provisions.
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Ottawa
Marais Des Cygnes
RWD No
Montgomery
DeAnna Underwood
RWD
Neosho Road
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Vacant committee signals fear or lack of interest in space plans
The Kansas House Space Committee, chaired by Rep. Phil Kline, struggles to gain support for expanding Statehouse space. Only seven of nineteen members attended a recent meeting, while leaders like the Speaker and Senate President rarely join hearings. Architects presented new plans to relocate committee rooms, but votes to move offices remain uncertain amid concerns over displacing long time agencies and facing negative press. The panel plans another meeting in mid February.
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Overland Park
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Senate
Capitol
Secretary of State
Legislative Coordinating Council
State Capitol
Space Committee
Statehouse Committee
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Dick Rock
Arkansas City
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