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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1989
Page
1
Ottawans face a looming decision on a new industrial park likely funded by sales tax revenue tied to street improvements. The city commission has privately discussed land sites and growth directions, while residents demand transparency, public input, and a clear explanation of the commission’s thinking before decisions finalize.
The American Red Cross commends Ottawa for its community spirit and generous donors. Our Own Hardware hosted a June 8 bloodmobile at the Ottawa Distribution Center, providing site setup, equipment, and staff while encouraging other firms to participate. A later June drive was at Faith Lutheran Church, with volunteers sustaining ongoing drives essential for surgeries and care. Donors can give every 56 days, up to six times yearly.
Lauren Bromert of Overland Park writes in to support Ottawa’s swimming program, disputing a Herald survey that labeled it a joke. She praises the staff, long teaching history, and safe lessons, noting her own experience as an instructor and lifeguard.
In north central Kansas the Defense Department seeks 100000 additional acres to double Fort Riley. The 101000 acre base supports 16000 soldiers and 4400 civilians, a $263 million regional economy, but many landowners fear losing ancestral homesteads. Senator Kassebaum has asked GAO to assess necessity and closure risk, forcing local politicians to choose sides amid economic and familial pressures.
The B-2 stealth bomber’s first flight triggers debate over its true cost. At $22.4 billion for one and about $1.7 billion per plane for 13 in production, critics call it a monument to national insanity. They question why such funds were spent in secrecy with limited accounting.
The piece examines incentives offered by Kansas cities to attract or retain firms, citing Flintrol Inc in Hutchinson, a Jonesboro move with 50 jobs promised but 27 documented, and another city’s $100,000 quick-employment deal. It questions the value of public subsidies, noting bankruptcy, layoffs, and rising criticism from KU analyst David Burress on economic multipliers and the true cost to communities.
Ottawa Herald publishes daily except Sundays and holidays with subscription rates effective July 1 1989. Carrier delivery Ottawa area one month 5.01 three months 14.03 six months 26.82 one year 51.37. Motor route one month 5.27 three months 14.53 six months 28.07 one year 59.63. Franklin County and adjacent counties by mail one month 5.27 three months 15.39 six months 29.57 one year 56.88. All other areas by mail one month 6.26 three months 16.79 six months 36.08 one year 69.67.
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