Ottawa district urged to delay 30 million school bond to April
The Ottawa School District facilities task force urges postponing the proposed 30 million dollar elementary school bond from November to April. It argues delay allows public education on needs, avoids a special election, reduces weather and bills burdens, and safer voter turnout while three neighborhood schools would meet current and future demand.
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Ottawa
Ottawa City Commission
USD 290
Middle East crisis notes press and regional view
La Stampa cites Bush plan as delaying peace by tying Palestinian statehood to democratization and Arafat’s fate while Sharon’s wall aims to separate peoples though with no external oversight. The Jordan Times warns of Iraq conflict risk as U.N. talks falter, stressing Israeli occupation as the root of regional instability and urging a comprehensive long term solution.
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Middle East
U.S
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Ariel Sharon
Palestine
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Sharon
Jordan Times
Amman
Iraq
Baghdad
U.N
United Nations
Forefathers defend God's place in government and independence
A reader argues that God belongs in government and the Declaration of Independence. The piece critiques anti religious rulings, cites Jefferson, and asserts authority derives from a creator rather than monarchs or secular theory. It ridicules modern misreadings and dismisses empirical sociology as irrelevant.
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Bush
North America
Karl Marx
Thomas Jefferson
God
Jefferson
Mr. T
Kansas County Fairs Celebrate Heritage and Growth
Kansas counties echo a long tradition ending summer with county fairs. The events showcase agricultural bounty, teach children perseverance and responsibility, and foster pride beyond blue ribbons as communities come together across 105 counties.
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Kansas
Kansas County Fair
County Fair Reflects Kansas Community Spirit
Reader Forum celebrates the county fair as a unifying event across urban and rural areas. It emphasizes harvest success, a way of life, and Kansas traditions, noting farming and ranching as the economic backbone and pride of Kansans.
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Kansas
Kansas tobacco tax praised as a health and revenue win
Mary Jane Hellebust of Kansas SmokeLess Kids Initiative argues the 55 cent cigarette tax raise will cut youth smoking, boost state revenue, and fund prevention programs. She asserts Medicaid costs linked to tobacco justify higher taxes and urges Kansas to keep raising tobacco taxes for public health.
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Kansas
Idaho
Mary Jane Hellebust
Kansas SmokeLess Kids Initiative, Inc
Topeka
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