Youth in Government candidate runs for Ottawa city post
Ottawa High School senior Sara Humm, 17, a Youth in Government member, filed to run for city commissioner, aiming to boost youth representation and turnout. If elected she would balance college at the University of Kansas while facing incumbents Blake Jorgenson, Richard Jackson, and Jeffrey Richards, with potential late entrants by noon Tuesday.
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Readers' Forum Letters Shape Public Debate
Ottawa Herald presents Letters to the Editor under Readers Forum where writers own opinions and any stated facts. The paper invites replies from readers who disagree or dispute facts in letters to broaden public discussion.
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Consider getting involved filing for school board election
Kansas community members are urged to file for local school board seats. The notice details filing deadlines January 23, primary February 27 if needed, and general election April 3. It lists USD 289 in Franklin County, with four district seats and current members, plus filing methods and qualifications.
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Wellsville
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Susan Rader
Vickie Bohr
Too little too late for wartime grit and duty
A reflective piece laments winter gloom and U S war resolve as the author, proud yet troubled by his stepson enlisting in the Marines, questions national grit. The author cites political correctness, immigration law failures, and a perceived moral decline, including abortion.
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Reader letter on war, media, and national direction
A reader criticizes national drift and cultural ills from rap music to alcohol. The writer supported the war initially but now doubts its outcome, praising Bush's early resolve yet blaming poor advice and cautious rules of engagement. He fears delayed success and hopes for troops returning home soon.
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Bush Iraq plan promises escalation risks November mandate
The speaker warns that President Bush’s Iraq plan signals troop escalation and frames the election as a mandate to end the occupation. The call urges the Democratic majority to pass a withdrawal resolution and halt funding, arguing the war is immoral and illegal while noting Iraqi and U.S. casualties.
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