Ottawa-led group loses four year electricity lawsuit
Ottawa and six other cities in the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency spent 111000 in legal fees in their four year suit against the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities over a 1999 Nearman Creek power plant fire. They sought more than 1.5 million in potential refunds but will not appeal. Mayor Richard Jackson said the effort was justified despite the loss.
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Kerry Wins Iowa Caucuses to Lead Presidential Race
John Kerry wins the Iowa caucuses with a decisive margin, moving him to front-runner status and setting up a New Hampshire campaign push. John Edwards trails in second while Howard Dean finishes badly, signaling the possible end of Dick Gephardt’s presidential bid.
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Kerry Wins Tight Iowa Caucus In AP Report
John Kerry edged a close second to win the Iowa caucus as 98 percent of precincts reported. AP noted John Edwards finished a tight second amid rapid tallying from 1,963 of 1,993 precincts.
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Ottawa schools seek faster Internet amid crowded county network
Ottawa Mid dle School teachers watched a Project VIEW demo as 19 schools nationwide were chosen for a new online program. Franklin County IT Director Jason Parks said upgrades within 60 days could serve USD 290 and USD 287, the Ottawa Public Library, the district court, Community Corrections, and Extension Office, but current T-1 lines are nearly saturated.
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Magic day on at OU inspires young minds
About 50 children enjoyed a magic show by Onawali junior Ryan Fricke in Momi OU's Myers Library. Fricke was among 14 students and two OU faculty who volunteered during a day of remembrance for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event drew about 400 participants for A Day On, Day Off with various volunteer activities.
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Bush to Use State of the Union to Launch Campaign
President Bush plans a nationally televised State of the Union in which he will advocate modest expansions to health care and job training while urging support in the war on terrorism. The address also signals a shift toward domestic priorities as Democrats begin the Iowa caucuses and his reelection bid unfolds.
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Domestic issues rise in US concerns ahead of 2004 contest
An Associated Press Ipsos poll shows health care and unemployment climbing as overall economy worries ease. Terrorism remains a dominant worry, cited by 21 percent as the top problem, a share steady for a year, with Iowa caucuses and the State of the Union shaping election year focus.
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