Reconstruction funds lag in southern Iraq amid heat and water woes
Basra, Iraq. The United States has spent less than 40 percent of its pledged $21 billion for reconstruction as Iraq endures a third summer of sporadic electricity and limited clean water. In the south, engineer Haider Albalhary notes progress on water plants and power stations, yet residents envy Baghdad’s Green Zone security and cooling, calling three years of delays “enough.”
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Basra
Iraq
United States
Baghdad
Haider Albalhary
Inside the night shift for a doughnut shop
Tammy Geiss explains the unseen work behind morning doughnuts. Bakers start before 3 AM and spend about two hours on raised doughnuts while customers enjoy trays of bear claws and varieties at 7 AM. The piece highlights the overnight labor and humor around early shifts.
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Tammy Geiss
Heavy rains flood southern Franklin County roads
Flooding covered roads up to three feet deep in the counties southern region as more rain was forecast. Emergency director Alan Radcliffe and crews checked Princeton Lane Rantoul and Williamsburg for damage while rainfall tally reached 4.75 inches by 6 am and continued.
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Franklin County
Alan Radcliffe
Rock Creek Road
Radcliffe
Princeton
Lane
Rantoul
Williamsburg
Legion Looks to Build on 2005 Season
The Ottawa American Legion AAA baseball team aims to carry forward the success of 2005 as Babe Ruth teams win district titles and advance to state, highlighting local youth baseball momentum.
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Legion
Ottawa American Legion
Babe Ruth
The Doctors at Wal Mart Vision Center Expanded Hours
Ad notes extended hours Mon 9 to 5 Wed and Fri 1 30 to 7 30 Sat 9 to 2 for eye exams Beat back to school rush call numbers 242 7300 242 3116 Mention ad for 5 off exam Includes tavern vacation dates Cedar Street detour for Ottawa Herald parking lot access and local vendors Bird Foods George's Feed Bike Duracoal with delivery Richmond contact 785 241 2162
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Wal-Mart Vision Center
Ottawa
George's Feed
Bike & Duracoal
Richmond
Subtle parental remarks shape a child's self view
Dr. James Dobson stresses that parental tone in front of children teaches trust or distrust. He cites examples of mothers gripped by tension and over explanation that convey unspoken disapproval. He argues puberty drives teen mood shifts via hormonal brain changes, making conflicts common even in loving families. Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, is listed as his organization.
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DR. Dobson
Mom
Jimmy
James Dobson
Focus On the Family
Colorado Springs, Colo
Ottawa community calendars highlight meetings across city
A crowded slate lists 30 plus events from 5 30 p m to 9 30 a m at City Hall First Christian Church Ottawa University and other venues. Includes board meetings commissions group sessions AA and eye screening plus a car club and planning commission gatherings.
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Ottawa Community Arts Council Board of Directors
City Hall
Hickory St
Business & Professional Women’s Group
First
Christian Church
Ottawa
County
Franklin County
Main St
Mason’s
Masonic Hall
Ottawa Area
Ottawa City Commission
Rotary Club
Uni
S. Cedar St
Alcoholics Anonymous
First Baptist Church
Fourth
Hickory Streets
William H Campbell
Frank Eye Center
S Main
Franklin County Commission
Franklin County Courthouse
Third and
Main Streets
Main Street Organization Board
City
Industrial Avenue
Fourth and
Franklin County Mental Health Center
15Th St
Franklin County Planning Commission
Franklin County Annex
S. Main St
Ottawa events bring family fun and local culture
A guide lists a busy slate in Ottawa with story time at the library, a farmers market at Orscheln Eastside, craft jewelry with Heidi, and an all ages bluegrass jam at The Potter's Wheel. Also planned are a July 23 matinee at Emporia State University Theatre, a Warren Black Post 60 American Legion breakfast fundraiser, toddler times, 4H barbecue, Franklin County Fair exhibits, and a Summer Series talk at the University of Kansas Dole Institute.
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Warren Black Post
American Legion
National Guard Armory
W. 17Th St
Ottawa
S. Hickory St
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Halbert
Hoover
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
University of Kansas
Lawrence
the Potter’s Wheel
S. Main St
Warren Black
Daguerreotype to Digital Exhibit at Spencer Museum
Through July 22, hours vary, the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas in Lawrence hosts Photographs from the Collection. The exhibit surveys photographic evolution from daguerreotypes to digital works, inviting visitors to explore historic and contemporary media.
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Spencer Museum of Art
University of Kansas, Lawrence
Community thanks after April surgery from Bill Abbott and family
Bill Abbott expresses gratitude to friends and family for concern calls cards meals visits and prayers since his April surgery. He notes the support aids his recovery and sends blessings to all, mentioning Jerry as well.
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Bill Abbott
Jerry
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U.S
Ad Briefs
GUY & Mae's
Cedar Street
Ottawa Herald
Flist Street
Second Street
Carrier Motor Mail
Ottawaherald.com
James
S. Walnut
Lifecarecenter.org
Ern Star
Masonic Temple
Don Woodward
Third St
Out & About
Kansas City
Ottawa Library
Farmer's Market
Orscheln Farm & Home
Princeton Road
Heidi
Emporia State University Theatre
Emporia
Shank
Citizens State Bank
Pomona
E. Franklin
E. Logan
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