Step up Ottawa area candidates urged before filing deadline
As the April 1 election approaches, few candidates have filed for Ottawa city commission and school board. Incumbents Cummiskey and Jackson seek re election, with Blaine Finch joining as Ottawa University student candidate. On the school board terms for Ketchum Mitchell and Gibson expire, with Ketchum and Mitchell running again. Voters will also fill vacancies in nearby districts and several city positions. Filing ends Tuesday at county clerk or city clerk offices.
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City Commission
Ottawa City Commission
Vicki Cummiskey
Richard Jackson
Joan Tyson
Cummiskey
Jackson
Blaine Finch
Ottawa University
Ottawa School Board
Bill Ketchum
Marcia Mitchell
Barbara Gibson
Ketchum
Mitchell
Templeton of
Ottawa
Central Heights
Wellsville
West Franklin
John D. Montgomery
Government contact list for Kansas lawmakers and officials
A compiled list of Kansas government figures with contact details. Includes U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Sam Brownback replacement Jim Ryan along with state officials Carla Stovall Kathleen Sebelius Bill Feyerborn Ralph Tanner Robert Tyson and various offices in Topeka and Washington.
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U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington, D.C
Fox
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Jim Ryan
Cannon, Hob
Washington
D.C
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwat
Stata
Bill Feyerborn
Statehouse
Topaka
Ralph Tanner
Robert Tyson
I State Capitol
Ottawa puzzle vision for a thriving downtown future
Ottawa is a dynamic small city with growth across new businesses housing and downtown redevelopment. A shared plan links a revived Old Depot Museum, a northward Prairie Spirit Rail Trail, a nature trail network, and a reimagined school and library site to boost tourism, senior housing, community space, and downtown beautification while aligning city, school, and private interests.
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Ttawa
Ottawa
Old Depot
Richmond
Marais Des Cygnes
Kansas City
Lawrence
Topeka
Prairie Spirit
Walnut
Main Street
Fifth and Main
Minnesota
Metroplains
I New Middle School
13Th and
Ash
A Dream for Public Servants and the Public Good
The Rev. John Gravley argues that elected officials today overly pursue personal satisfaction and vendettas, urging a return to service for the common good and a shared dream like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned. He critiques county commissioners for basing a legal notices decision on personal feelings and calls for informed, principled governance benefiting all.
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Washington
Martin Luther King Jr
John Gravley
Pine Court
Reader Forum accepts signed letters with contact details
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Forum. All letters must be hand signed and include the author's address and phone number. Longer letters may be edited for space.
Re-elected Gingrich faces a wary GOP future
The Toledo Blade notes Gingrich survived a razor-thin House win and warns Republicans need a clearer counterpuncher. Other editorials from Charleston and Sydney echo concerns over diplomatic immunity, Middle East talks, and Gingrich's impact on 1998 political prospects.
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Toledo
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
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