Old City Hall lands on auction block as lease nears end
City Manager Scott Lambers recommends not renewing the Ottawa school district lease for the old City Hall at Fourth and Walnut and to sell the structure. An appraiser will estimate market value, with a flexible move-out date. The district pays $1,000 monthly in rent since last year while the city weighs CAD needs and ADA upgrades.
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Commissioner’s
Lessons From Gulf War Ten Year Reflection
Ten years after the Gulf War coalition led by the United States ousted Iraqi forces from Kuwait questions linger over leaving Saddam Hussein in power. The piece notes political divisions on Capitol Hill and marks upcoming leadership for the Bush administration including Colin Powell and Dick Cheney while urging decisive action to prevent Saddam's survival as a continuing threat.
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Reader Forum Letters Send to Ottawa Herald Address
Readers urged to submit hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 1045 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or send them to the listed address for publication.
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Ottawa Herald
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Ottawa
Deanny Sharp
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State urges consolidation as 28 districts face costly, weak tests
Kansas lawmakers frame a consolidation test for 28 districts with high per pupil costs and below average standardized scores. Senate President Dave Kerr calls for district petitions to merge or close schools while critics question patron courage and statewide impact. A second list notes 76 districts too small or too large for optimal course offerings. James Hawver notes legislative options and directs readers to Hawver's Capitol Report for details.
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Dave Kerr
R Hutchinson
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Branson
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Hawver
Capitol Report
Hawvernews.com
Federalism in Practice Across States and Courts
A critique of the federalism doctrine in U S Supreme Court rulings. It argues states claim sovereignty to limit federal reach on rights and environment while preserving federal power in money and defense, citing Kansas Nebraska water disputes and erosion of civil rights progress. The piece contends water networks tie all regional systems and questions intellectual consistency.
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