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El Dorado and Ottawa compare civic growth and programs
The article contrasts El Dorado and Ottawa on civic centers Main Street efforts and housing. It describes El Dorado’s 3 year old civic center, downtown beautification, Main Street art sculptures, and living units while noting Ottawa’s rejected bond for a Forest Park recreation center and its own Main Street program funding. It highlights volunteer culture and cross city visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Jennifer Callaway
el Dorado Ymca
Forest Park
Civic Center
el Dorado
el Dorado Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Kansas Park and Wildlife Department
Franklin County Convention and Tourism Bureau
Eisenhower
Eugene Field
Hawthorne
Garfield
Julie Jensen
USD 490
Main Street
First
Main Streets
Kendra Harnden
Jan
Second
Ottawa City Commission
Ottawa Main Street
Keri Myers
Living Well
Tom Weigand
Ottawa Chamber
el Dorado Prairie
Becky Wolfe
Weigand