Ottawa sidewalk plan sparks debate on East 15th Street
Jeanny Sharp argues for constructing sidewalks along East 15th Street from the bridge to Eisenhower Road and along West 15th Street, saying pedestrian safety, traffic calm, and future growth justify the investment despite past missteps and missed opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
East 15Th Street
Eisenhower Road
City Commission
Planning Commission
Hickory Street
Rock Creek Bridge
Fifteenth Street
West 15Th Street
23Rd Street
U.S. 59
New Hampton Inn
Pizza Hut
Taco Bell
McDonald’s
Sirloin Stockade
Wendy's
Jeanny Sharp
Thankful note to caregivers after January ice storm injury
Diana Loewe thanks Vickie, deputy Jason, paramedics Danielle and Allen, ER staff at AMH, Dr. Brian Kindred, Olathe Medical Center nurses, Missy Worley, Ryan Meyer, EFTC colleagues, daughter Aimee, husband Chuck, sister Nancy Thacker, friend Ruth Trendel, mother Wilma McIntosh, and others for support during her hip fracture and recovery after the worst January ice storm. She expresses gratitude for calls, visits, groceries, and care as she recovers at home and in hospital.
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9-1-1
Vickie
Jason
Danielle
Allen
AMH
Brian Kindred
Olathe Medical Center
Missy Worley
Ryan Meyer
EFTC
Aimee Thompson
Chuck
Nancy Thacker
Maggie
Ruth Trendel
Wilma McIntosh
Mom
Diana Loewe
Travelogue from Jacksonville Florida trip with wedding notes
A Florida travel diary describes cool mornings in the marsh behind a house, red bud and maple color, and engineered highway bridges. It notes a North Florida University pool workout, a wedding at Club Continental overlooking the St John River, and visits by Nancy and Steve. The Barnett Banks family history and a newborn Valentina highlight local news from Ottawa. Dorothy Nichols, Ottawan and former mayor, writes the column.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Kansas
North Florida University
New York State
Ottawa
Orange Park
Fla
St. John River
Nancy
Steve
Club Continental
Privi
St. John
Billy Barnett
Sally
Barnett Banks
Billy
Barnett
Hiawatha
Leesburg
Ind
Barnett, Morris and Co
Morris and Jones Bank and Trust Co
First Coast
Valentina
Abby Dawn
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Oceanside Rotary Club
Bills That Never Had a Chance at the Kansas Legislature
Lawmakers showcase quirky proposals from David Haley to Mary Pilcher Cook and others. Sliding turnpike tolls by speed, a temporary sales tax holiday for computers, and nonprofit tax credits tradeable for cash are discussed amid debates on public health and budget impacts. Hawver notes the bills’ unlikely futures and cites the E-commerce Committee, with contact details for Hawver's Capitol Report.
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David Haley
Kansas City
State Capitol
Kansas Turnpike
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Haley
Turnpike Authority
Mary Pilcher Cook
Shawnee
Cook
E-commerce Committee
House
Martin Hawver
Hawver
Hawvernews.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Ottawa Herald
Harris Group
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Walter Rubal
Ottawaherald.com
Bill Grey
Franklin County
Kathy Miller
Krmilles
Ken Kistowe
Kristnar
Tim Millborn
Otawaherald
Tegurtt
Jacksonville, Fla
Dorothy Nichols
Ottawaharaid
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