County budget dispute weighs on tax and health costs
County commissioners continue work on the budget after publication, with Ed Taylor signaling eventual approval but doubts about employee health insurance and benefits. The board faces a 9 mill tax cut from last year, while reserves shrink and next year’s finances loom. Doug Harris warns against deep cuts, including the highway program, as future years would suffer.
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NRCC targets Boyda over Iraq coverage remarks
The National Republican Congressional Committee criticized Representative Boyda on Monday for ignoring positive Iraq news. NRCC spokesman Ken Spain accused her of focusing on only bad news. Boyda’s chief of staff said she left a hearing frustrated with war management and a lack of real forward plans as her 2010 race prospects loom after narrowly defeating Jim Ryun in 2008.
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Students push city for smoke free restaurants
A group of Ottawa youths urged city commissioners to draft a clean indoor air ordinance to ban smoking in most restaurants. They surveyed students and health professionals, cited Lawrence as a model, and asked staff to prepare draft language after reviewing ordinances from other cities.
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Ottawa University could partner to run city auditorium
Ottawa University would lease manage and control activities for one year starting with the city retaining one full time employee and a part time custodian. The partnership could attract more shows private fundraising and student community benefits though officials seek detailed offerings and budget clarity before finalizing.
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City hails condemnation plan for Ottawa home at 306 S Elm
Ottawa seeks official condemnation of the unsound home at 306 S. Elm St after years of nuisance and structural concerns. A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday as city staff press forward with the process despite roof repairs by owner Clarence Koch. Residents support the move. several neighbors signed a condemnation petition.
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