Winds of Freedom concert by Heartland of America Band in Ottawa
The U S Air Force Heartland of America Band will perform a free concert at Ottawa University Chapel on Tuesday evening, courtesy of Ottawa University and The Ottawa Herald. Doors open for ticket holders before 7 15 p m, then the public is invited to attend. Tickets are available at The Herald during business hours. The program will feature solos from classical and standard woodwind pieces plus traditional and patriotic music.
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Political contact list for Kansas and federal leaders
A compiled contact sheet lists U S Senators Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, U S Representative Lynn Jenkins, Gov. Sam Brownback, state senators Pat Apple and Jeff King, state representatives Terri Lois Gregory Bill Feuerborn Willie Prescott and Bill Otto, and Attorney General Derek Schmidt with addresses phone numbers and emails for Topeka and Washington D C offices. The resource serves as an index of official channels for constituents to reach government officials.
Kansas budget cuts threaten public schools with $232 per pupil loss
Kansas faces a $550 million deficit after federal stimulus expiration. Gov. Sam Brownback released a sweeping budget with large anticipated cuts to public education. Schools face larger classes, potential layoffs, or closures as districts absorb reduced per pupil funding and pension/ construction cost offsets. Brownback touts partial relief through three year financing while avoiding debate on formula changes.
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Vouchers Rally Prompts Reelection Push in Brownback Era
In Washington a school voucher discussion surfaces as wealthiest counties push to keep tax dollars local. Brownback says changes must wait a year amid a statewide funding debate. The speaker urges experienced candidates Susan Ward Louis Reed Dennis George and Brian Kane to seek reelection to school boards.
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Reading memories of divorce notices in The Ottawa Herald
A longtime Ottawa resident recalls how The Ottawa Herald published marriage and divorce filings in earlier years. He notes the notices provided information to readers and allowed communities to congratulate known couples, though postings were infrequent.
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Divorces and real estate transfers in old newspapers fade
The writer reflects on The Herald once publishing divorce decrees marriage licenses and real estate transfers. They note the value of publishing court actions and criminal records for public accountability, contrasting with lighter content and arguing for transparent sentencing details and judge retention decisions.
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Moran Reflects on Kansas Values in Washington
U S Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas discusses debt and spending, pledges to lead with Kansas common sense. He emphasizes listening to Kansans, plans weekend town halls across all 69 counties, and aims to return home weekly to hear constituents while advancing fiscal responsibility through the 112th Congress.
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