Schnieders recalls Ottawa roots shaping his global career
Ottawa native Jim Schnieders, Black & Veatch executive, reflects on growing up in Ottawa and Sacred Heart Parish, his 1993 move to Indonesia, time in Beijing, and return home while balancing a demanding leadership role. His wife Kate volunteers in Beijing orphanages, and he highlights family, church, and Kansas State ties as core influences.
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Katherine Bromert Schnieders
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Otawa native Schnieders reflects on scouts and Indonesian plans
Schnieders recalls Ottawa Troop 77 Eagle Scouts John A Jim and Mike and favorite teachers in biology drafting and English. He notes returning to Indonesia to work with Black Veatch, seeing Midwestern traits in the Indonesia operations and emphasizing growth in geothermal and LNG opportunities amid coal demand.
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Indonesia
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Black & Veatch
Ottawa considers sending chicken zoning back to commission
City commissioners discussed forwarding the planning commission denial to the city commission for a full vote, with speculation on whether to split 4-3 or 5-2. They plan further research on regional rules, and a study session was set for next Monday before the Aug. 7 meeting.
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Sara Caylor
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Lee
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Huckabee Appearance Sparks Ottawa Political Event
Huckabee, former Southern Baptist minister and Fox News host, headlined a central committee gathering in Ottawa after securing 60 percent in the 2008 Kansas Republican Caucuses. An audience of about 850 seats costs 100 dollars, with sponsorships from 250 to 1000 dollars.
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Kansas
Fox News Channel
Ottawa
McClay
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