Ottawa Wetland Proposal Faces State Skepticism
Ottawa sought a wetlands based sewage treatment with poplar tree filtration as an alternative to El Dorado’s marsh method. KDHE rejected it as unproven or unsuitable, with Ottawa manager Lambers calling the response indifferent. The piece argues for considering natural methods for cost and ecological benefits while urging state flexibility on deadlines.
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Supreme Court reinstates defamation suit from KU heart program chief
The Kansas Supreme Court on July 9 revived Jon F. Moran’s defamation case against two Kansas hospital officials. Moran, former head of KU Medical Center's heart transplant program, claims statements harmed his reputation and earnings. Court says weak evidence can still warrant trial, fueling more lawsuits and judge need.
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Editorial Verses From Guest Editors
Guest editorials offer reader variety of opinion with views not necessarily reflecting The Herald or its editor.
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Reader Forum Submissions Guidelines at Ottawa Herald
Readers invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number. Mail to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 104 S. Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email letters ottawaherald com. Submissions must be under 500 words.
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Addresses for U S Senators and State Officials Listed
A compiled snippet lists contact offices for President Bill Clinton, Sen Pat Roberts, Sen Sam Brownback, Rep Ralph Tanner, Gov Bill Groves, and state legislators in Topeka Kansas. It provides street addresses, city Washington D C Topeka Kansas zip codes and phone numbers with official websites noted.
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Milwaukee says enough to sprawl and freeways
Visionary Milwaukee takes on urban sprawl using more than 20 million dollars in federal transportation funds to tear down a stalled freeway. The plan aims to replace the corridor with housing, restaurants, and shops, while advocating light rail to cut car dependence and reduce pollution.
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Flag desecration debate and push for campaign finance reform
A minister reflects on flag desecration as a political speech issue and argues that money in politics erodes liberty. He cites an 89-year-old woman walking coast to coast for reform, urging citizens to press Congress to limit campaign spending and defend equal rights for all.
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