Carnegie building in City Park eyed as Ottawa arts center
Ottawa leaders narrow options for the vacant Carnegie library building. The Ottawa Community Arts Council and Suzuki Strings propose a three floor arts center with exhibits the George Washburn collection and space for classrooms meetings and a gift shop. Friends of the Library favor basement use for storage while city officials seek a compromise to share space and strengthen ties among local groups. John D. Montgomery
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Ottawa
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Dietrich Cabin
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Richmond
Princeton
OMS
OU Music
Summer notes from Ottawa: sports fare and city life
Local column blends weather outages at Ottawa with summer sports wins by Bamino and Babe Ruth teams. Mentions KC Power & Light grid, Royals 3-0, local venues Guy & Macs Shorter’s Barbecue O’Leary’s, Woody Davis Revue and Bitter Sweet. Chautauqua Days attendance, Jaycees fundraiser costs, and zoning backlash.
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Franklin County
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Kansas City Power & Light
KCPL
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Kiwanis
Herb Robinson
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Kauffman Stadium
Guy & Mac's
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Woody Davis
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Privatized foster care aims to reunite families in six months
The Wichita Eagle notes Kansas plans a privatized foster care system to reunite children with families within six months or place for adoption within a year. Critics say transition delays and oversight gaps persist four months after privatization, with SRS restructuring complicating reform.
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Kansas
the Eagle
Dave Ranney
Bill Graves
Rochelle Chronister
Regents
Ottawa school custodian vents on aging buildings and duties
A longtime Ottawa area custodian reflects on aging schools Princeton and OMS, criticizing maintenance gaps, overwork, and policy shifts. He recalls shoveling snow from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., argues for repurposing old buildings, and laments limited gym and facility spaces.
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Ottawa
America
OMS
Princeton
Kansas Tax Refunds for Interfamily Vehicle Transfers
Ottawa School Board president Sam Sheldon urges public participation at meetings and explains guidelines for addressing the board. He notes Kansas taxpayers overpaid sales tax on interfamily vehicle transfers and instructs how to request refunds, including sending a letter to Secretary John LaFaver with accompanying documents.
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John LaFaver
Ottawa
Sam Sheldon
Mulberry
Girl Scout Daycamp thanks Ottawa supporters
The Girl Scout Daycamp staff express gratitude for community help in Ottawa. Over 160 girls benefited from items donated by businesses and parents who volunteered time and expertise despite heat and rain. Notable contributors included Peoples National Bank Ottawa Andy's Wrecker Service Windy Pines Aggregates Leonard Jirak Garnett Chamber of Commerce Prairie Spirit Trail Volunteers Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Pizza Hut Garnett Optimists Garnett National Guard Casey's McDonald's Sonic Osawatomie Louisburg Care Center and more.
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Andy’s Wrecker Service
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Hartford
Garnett Chamber of Commerce
Garnett City
Prairie Spirit Trail Volunteers
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
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Garnett National Guard
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McDonald's
Sonic
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Louisburg Care Center
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