Ottawa Franklin County editorial plan for growth and planning
The piece argues for proactive long term planning as Ottawa and Franklin County face residential growth from urban migrants. It highlights updating the strategic plan with infrastructure, annexation, utilities and a new wastewater plant, plus joint planning with Economic Development and unincorporated areas. It notes new hotels and restaurants boosting sales tax, the I 35 US 59 cloverleaf project and urges extending services ahead of growth while school and county plans are updated.
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U.S.59
Reading forum voices concern over preferred route plan
Homeowner Robert C Hull of Ottawa argues against KDOTs preferred route for a high speed highway. He warns four miles of old 59 Highway risk, questions design plans, fears increased emergency response time and local traffic impact on Franklin County residents, especially farmers and families.
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Stafford Road
Lawrence
59 Highway
Reader Forum letters accepted for Ottawa Herald submissions
The Ottawa Herald invites reader opinions in its Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should be no longer than 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Election year politics shape Kansas Legislature
In an election year, lawmakers push partisan agendas to boost voter appeal. Democrats vow to expose governance issues while Republicans defend tax cuts and budget restraint as education remains a central battleground. Abortion and budget politics loom as the session opens.
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Kent Glasscock
Manhattan
Glasscock
Jim Garner
D-Coffeyville
Century of Possibility and Peril in American History
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