Schnieders Recall Ottawa Roots in Global Career
Ottawa native Jim Schnieders, a Black & Veatch executive and Kansas State graduate, reflects on his rise from Sacred Heart Parish to international power projects in Indonesia and Beijing. He credits family mentors, his father-in-law Roland Bromert, and lifelong community ties with Ottawa, Kansas, shaping his timing and work ethic while balancing growth plans and team leadership.
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Schnieders Reflects On Ottawa Roots And Indonesia Plans
Schnieders recalls Ottawa schools and Troop 77 Eagle Scouts shaping his career. He praises biology and drafting teachers, remembers Cyrones with Mr Fox, and notes pride in Eagle Scout achievement. From Jakarta he discusses returning to Indonesia, long-term company ties, and Black & Veatch’s heritage. He sees renewable energy potential, geothermal growth, and LNG transport needs in the archipelago.
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Chickens zoning study continues as Ottawa weighs options
Ottawa City Commission members debate sending the zoning amendment back to the planning commission. They consider researching other cities and want a full seven‑member vote at the August 7 meeting while noting enforcement issues if chickens roam neighborhoods.
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Lee
Butler
Huckabee Leads Kansas Caucuses to Victory and Ottawa Appearance
Former governor Mike Huckabee won 60 percent of the vote in the 2008 Kansas Republican Caucuses and later planned a November Ottawa appearance. Local organizers expect a broad discussion range with Huckabee described as the event’s most prominent figure. Auditorium seats number around 850, tickets cost 100, with sponsorships from 250 to 1000 available.
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Ottawa
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