No smoking gun in Bushs war case debated in State of the Union
The State of the Union speech outlined Iraq war justifications but offered no smoking gun. Bush relies on disarmament failures while allies like France and Germany urge more UN inspections. Powell may present evidence next week, but a compelling threat remains unproven to many Americans.
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Question of the Week on Recreation Center Support
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to vote on building a recreation center and share comments online or by mailing at 104 S. Cedar. Responses due by Friday, with survey results to appear in the Weekender edition.
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Reader Forum submissions sought in Ottawa Herald letters
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must be under 400 words and may be edited for space.
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Kansas State Officials and Contacts Listed in Detail
A roster lists key state and federal officials in Kansas with office addresses in Topeka and Washington DC. It includes Senator Pat Roberts, Senator Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryun, Governor Kathleen Sebelius, State Senator Robert Tyson, and several State Representatives with their district rooms and contact emails or websites.
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Lessons for people seeking country life in Franklin County
A lighthearted yet cautionary piece contrasts Franklin and Johnson Counties with Chelan County Washington. It notes many Ottawans pursue rural living, but face dust, isolation, and service gaps. The piece echoes a local adaptation of The Code of the West, warning newcomers about unpaved roads, wildlife, power outages, slow communications, and reliance on volunteers for emergencies. It ends with a tongue in cheek forecast of further rural migration.
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Remodel rather than rebuild bond issue opposition
A local voter argues against a $36 million bond and $14 per $100,000 valuation, citing tax hikes of about $6 monthly from Social Security, insurance costs, and property taxes. He condemns outside expert input, urges remodeling, and questions site suitability and safety for a new school.
Voters urged options for school remodel or phased build
Wilfred Bugner of Ottawa questions district planning arguing for remodeling or building by area, asks for total election cost, expert fees, land down payment, and criticizes site as unsuitable while noting long walk to school and bid dynamics in construction.
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Better leaders needed in Ottawa school debate
A reader blasts city schools over harsh practices, claiming principals remove coats in 27 degree weather and deny students study materials before winter break. They question officials' promises on demolishing the old downtown school and warn they won’t support new bonds until governance improves.
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