Teen pregnancies rise highlighted by Kids Count study
State Kids Count statistics flag a rise in teen age pregnancies prompting concern. A $1,000 Wolf Creek grant funds new science equipment at Garnett Anderson County Junior/Senior High as part of Grants for Excellence. The gear will support water quality tests on Cedar Creek Reservoir and feed results to Garnett Water Department.
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Kansan House Dems propose property tax relief package
TOPEKA Kan AP House Democrats unveiled a tax relief plan including exempting the first 20000 of assessed value to cut school property taxes for residents and small businesses. Minority Leader Tom Sawyers of Wichita says the move aids the little guy. The plan estimates 123 million in relief and would shave about 43.50 from the annual tax bill for a 35 mill levy.
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Graves cool to idea for property tax relief plan
Governor Bill Graves dismissed a House Democrat proposal to extend local option budgets without votes and to ban PAC contributions. He favored no homestead exemption, saying it would not significantly aid big business or boost statewide education funding. He noted LOBs expire soon and fear renewal, risking major budget cuts for districts.
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Hospital pact nearplete ties between RMH and Olathe Medical Center
Administrators say affiliate agreement about 90 percent complete with boards to review in March or April. RMH and OMC stress local control remains intact while exploring cooperation on consulting, tech sharing, marketing, and physician recruitment to expand services and reduce costs. Ottawa will guide governance, with Johnson County hospital benefiting from joint purchasing and expertise.
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Duke Manufacturing to close Ottawa plant, consolidate with Missouri sites
Duke Manufacturing announced the Ottawa facility will shut over the next months, with 106 workers affected. Operations will consolidate with Duke plants in St. Louis and Sedalia, Missouri. Ottawa staff receive preferential hiring and relocation support as plans target completion by July 1.
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Rohr
Missouri
Primary election chaos as Franklin County opens few polls
Franklin County faces a disorderly primary with only 11 of 17 precincts open on February 25 as voters in Ottawa Williamsburg and several townships may struggle to cast ballots. County clerk Shaun Perry notes some precincts have no races, citing ballot printing costs of 5172.50.
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Ottawa chamber to sponsor forums before April election
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor candidate forums for city and school board hopefuls ahead of the April 1 general election, with no plans for a forum before the February 25 primary. A city commission candidate forum is planned for 7 p.m. March 25 at Ottawa High School, while the health and education committee will meet Monday to set a school board forum date. Election costs include worker fees and notices, and a special vote counting paper stock. County commissioners voted not to redraw district boundaries. populations are 7,408 for Ogie, 6,652 for Mavity, and 7,618 for Weigand.
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Charles Mavity
Tom Weigand
Boyfriend In A Box for singles draws laughs in kits
Kansas homemaker Cathy Hamilton and California Vie wizard George Coakley offer a six man dating kit for 14.95. Each "man" arrives as a keepsake box with photos bios and love notes. Includes Dr Dave Frank Miles Athletic Al and others with humorous bios and traits. See In A Box page 3.
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Kansas
Cathy Hamilton
California
George Coakley
Jennine
Dave
Dreamboat
Yale Medical School
Frank
Miles
Hamilton
Corporate Craig
Cowboy Clint
Ottawa area Feb 17 holiday closings list
Presidents Day closures noted for Ottawa City Hall and county offices state and federal offices and district court banks post offices and libraries. Ottawa pharmacies remain open. Franklin County commissioners skip Monday meeting but reconvene Wednesday. The Ottawa Herald to publish Monday.
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