Water Woes Prompt Rural Districts to Plan Upgrades
Franklin County faces growing demand as rural water districts may need upgrades or consolidation to meet stricter testing and urban growth. A Ottawa Herald series highlighted district battles, territorial rights lawsuits, and the need for proactive regional planning to prevent shortages and avoid legal disputes.
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Military families urge action over troops’ housing and basics
Jackie Fuller-Wooster appeals for support for U S troops in the Middle East citing crowded barracks, limited showers and meals, and inadequate facilities. She urges readers to contact Sen Nancy Boyda, Sen Sam Brownback, and Sen Pat Roberts, providing addresses and phone numbers to press for improved shelter, transportation, food, and hygiene for service members overseas.
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Does the United States really want a female president
The author argues for women’s leadership and rights, challenging a guest column from The Ottawa Herald about female presidents. It asserts women can support families vote and serve in government and the military. The piece reflects on civil rights progress and rebuts the claim that a woman cannot lead.
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Readers debate women in the White House and 2008 bid
A reader letter from Ottawa High School student Laurie White argues for evaluating presidential candidates by beliefs, not gender. The letter cites Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as landmark figures and recalls Kennedy era controversy to question gender bias in U S leadership.
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Dissent on War Debate Sparks Reader Letter Inquiry
A reader questions whether The Ottawa Herald accepts pro war dissent in response to Charley Reece's January 15 column opposing the Iraq War. The letter expresses suspicion of antiwar motives and argues the paper has opened a difficult debate by labeling the war as evil.
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Concealed carry debate and personal cancellation of Herald
A reader criticizes anti self defense signs as unpreventive and notes canceling a 20 year subscription with The Herald. They recount their concealed carry training eight hours in September with three instructors, a written final, and a shooting test. Costs totaled 263 dollars plus state processes and fingerprinting.
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Readers letters policy for Ottawa Herald described
The Ottawa Herald invites letters to the Readers' Forum with a 250 word limit and asks contributors to include name address and daytime phone. Letters may be edited for length and clarity and readers are limited to one letter per month. Form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Letters accepted in person at 104 S Cedar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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