Butterfly mural to honor Ottawa artist William Howe legacy
Ottawa groups plan a three year project to recreate William Howe's butterfly murals on a downtown building. Led by the Ottawa Main Street Association and Franklin County tourism partners, artist Dave Loewenstein aims to transform Howe's signature work into a public mural to draw visitors and honor the Kansas artist who lived in Ottawa.
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Black History Month viewed as shared legacy and call to action
Ottawa Black Awareness Committee member Richard Jackson describes Black History Month as a time to reflect on history’s impact for all races. He notes Ford’s 1976 proclamation, the Civil Rights era benefiting everyone, and urges renewed emphasis on voting, inclusion, and teaching civil rights to all ages amid current division and voter suppression concerns.
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