Hail storm drives thousands of claims in Ottawa
Insurance agents report thousands of hail damage claims on homes autos and campers from a weekend storm. Farmers and Farm Bureau say hundreds of auto windshield losses plus many home and vehicle claims overwhelm staff as they assess total damage and provide customer care.
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Farm Bureau Financial Services
W. Tecumseh St
Rhonda Brown
Farmers Insurance Group
Farm Bureau Insurance Co
Jim Kimball
Janssen
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Storm damage scam warning prompts citizen tips local officials
City officials warn residents to beware storm damage scams and offer guidance for reporting solicitations. Contact City Planning and Zoning at 229-3620 or City Police at 242-2561 for suspected calls. Residents with flood and auto damage face deductible rules and insurers’ coverage, while some with liability-only policies bear full replacement costs. Affected individuals cite smashed car windows and roof damage after a severe hail event.
Corn crops east of Ottawa bear blunt from hailstorm
Keith Janssen of Kansas State University notes corn near Ottawa bore the brunt of Friday night hail, with damage risk to yield and potential mold during harvest. Farmers report leaf damage and stalk breakage but expect harvest to salvage some crops, while rain shortages compound stress.
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Keith Janssen
Janssen
Kansas State University East Central Experiment Field
Fred Fehrenbach
Ottawa Municpal
Franklin County Extension Office
Ottawa Municipal
Montana Road
Auto dealers face widespread storm damage across lots
A Friday hailstorm devastated local car dealers already hit by a sagging economy. Every car on some lots was damaged, with windshields, windows and dents common. Dealers like A Automotive and Heritage Motors face total losses or heavy repairs, while others eye bargain sales and hail sales. Insurance is unclear and estimates target Wednesday.
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Mickey Allen
Aautomotive
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Leroy Hildebrandt
Heritage Motors
Hildebrandt
Dick Tice
Ottawa Ford
Tice
A-Automotive
Ottawa council backs six days for liquor sales maintain
Ottawa leaders say Sunday alcohol sales remain banned despite neighboring cities pushing charter ordinances. Mayor Jackson and Commissioner Gillette stress no change in policy, citing Lawrence's recent approval and state aid cuts raising local budgets. They discuss auditorium upgrades and a future recreation center as part of budget tightening.
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