Union Pacific donates historic depot to city for community use
In Lawrence the railroad handed over the 1889 depot to a nonprofit to operate as a community center. After decades of debate and several relocation plans, the structure will stay in place near the main line, with $60,000 already raised toward a $375,000 restoration goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Union Pacific Railroad
Ken Packard
Union Pacific
Bob Schumm
Kansas River
Bowersock Dam
Craig Patterson
Save the Depot
Neosho County eyes Ottawa off campus center site
Van Allen outlined Ottawa site plans for a Neosho County off campus center with an estimated 750000 cost funded by revenue and state aid. Franklin County pays 24 per credit hour for services. discussions include Ottawa chamber of commerce and county officials exploring sites in new or old industrial parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quawa
van Allen
Ottawa
Neosho County
Franklin County
NCCC
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Whitworth
Dismissals Stir as DPS Split Sparks Public Debate
Local meeting heard factions clash over firing three DPS officers and the department’s direction. Critics allege biased rules and lack of firefighting training. supporters warn of safety risks and need for cross training. Paraphrased comments reflected distrust, fear of retaliation, and calls to preserve specialized police and fire functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seyler
Lantis
DPS
Matt Whiteford
N. Main
City Commission
Jeff Herrman
Whiteford
Warren McGill
Tony DeLaTorre
Bill Wright
Rick Houdashelt
W. 13Th
Isabel Hernandez
N. Mulberry
Herrman
Ottawa council approves Black History Month and Laich deal
The Ottawa City Commission approved February as Black History Month and authorized the mayor to sign a recapture agreement with Laich Industries tied to $35,000 in local economic development funds. If Laich fails to create 50 jobs in 1990, it must repay $700 per uncreated job. A public hearing was set for February 21 to consider Laich's 100 percent tax abatements on equipment for 10 years and building for five years plus $15,000 in lieu of taxes for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa City Commission
Laich Industries
Laich
Commission
Commodore Homes
Industrial Park
21St Street Terrace
Princeton Road
Country Mart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas
Topeka
Frontenac
Robert Stephan
Crawford County District Court
Stephan
Clathe
Johnson County
Dave Owen
Owen
Elliot Kaplan
John E. Palmer
Michael Barbara
Thomas Haney
James Eisenbrandt
Des Moines
Iowa
Lotto America
District of Columbia
Whitworth
Thurs Ai
Jm PA
Paul Newma
Beg
Jim Hogan
W. Tecumseh
Hernandez
Herman
Olathe
Willard Rodgers
Oak
Syracuse
N.Y
Butch Riddle
Riddle
Bob Bezek Jr
Kelli Beets
Cedar
Richard Towe
Beets
Ottawa Area
Marilyn Maye
Ella Fuegerad
Ny Camm
Joni
Marilyn
Butler's Music
Beyond Video
OMA
VISA
MasterCard
Call
Caroline E. Hewitt Trust For the Humanities
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Ord & Hickory
Dick Smith
Ottawa Herald
Sg2
S. Cedar
Car Care Center
Courser Traction
LT and
Falls Super Road Service
Mastercraft
Persorsnis
Bridgestone
TBA
Gary Saueressig
Tim UN
Nel
the McGruff Club
Gat, Feb
McGruff
Ottawa Municipal
Dept of Public Safety
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!