Ottawa Comprehensive Plan eyed for city future study
Ottawa University students urge stronger town gown ties and more campus outreach as the comprehensive plan proposes a University District and broader community involvement. Six OU freshmen say local groups rarely engage them beyond campus events while city groups could unlock vast student participation through better outreach and cooperative programs.
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Ottawa University
Ottawa
Amanda Stichler
Independence
Chamber
Tom Wiegand
Ottawa Recreation Commission
ORC
City eyes special OU district for visibility
Ottawa officials and OU officials push a Comprehensive Plan backed University District to boost OU visibility with improved signs. The district would cover the main campus and nearby blocks to guide visitors and residents.
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Laurie Sisk
The
Ottawa Herald
Ottawa University
Ottawa
Heink
City Eyes Special
Vickie Moss
Herald
10Th
Main
Weldon Padgett
Ottawa University students seek stronger community ties and more recreation
Six Ottawa University students urged city leaders to boost their sense of belonging with expanded recreation options and nearer campus amenities. They highlighted a need for nightlife events, go karting, arcades, and bike paths, plus stores and fast food closer to campus to reduce long walks and reliance on downtown.
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Vickie Moss
Ottawa University
Ottawa
Amy Webb
Overland Park
Dan Viaga
American Samoa
Bush calls for quick constitutional ban on gay marriage
President Bush urged rapid passage of a constitutional amendment prohibiting same-sex marriages. Republican leaders in Congress resisted rushing the measure, with House Majority Leader DeLay saying support levels must be gauged. Kerry and Edwards voiced opposition, favoring civil unions and states’ rights, while Bush framed same-sex weddings as a threat to marriage and society.
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Washington
Bush
Congress
House
Tom DeLay
Texas
Mara
Delay
John
Kerry
Edwards
Georgia
Kansas Republicans back Bush on constitutional marriage ban
Kansas Republicans show broad support for a constitutional ban on gay marriages. Senator Sam Brownback and Senator Pat Roberts back Bush while Rep. Dennis Moore seeks the proposal in writing. Moran notes protection of marriage with options to consider. The delegation frames constitutional change as inevitable through courts or formal amendment.
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Washington
Kansas
Bush
Congress
Dennis Moore
Jerry Moran
Sam Brownback
Senate
Brownback
Pat Roberts
Roberts
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