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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2017
Page
2
The city library with a basement level area damaged by fires will reopen by Monday after sanitizing and insurance claims. Cyndi Brewer notes the dinosaur section was saved and a kitten book request highlighted gaps. Discarded books removed from the online catalog as investigators assess the loss.
Ottawa reports a second anonymous gift of 50000 dollars through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for Goppert Teen Park south of 15th Street and Kanza Park. City officials say the donation accelerates fundraising toward a 250000 dollar project, with phases including skate amenities basketball courts and a zip line. Community leaders urge more contributions as planning moves to labor concrete work and phase two pump track.
A new group, Ottawa Area Young Professionals, reboots the Franklin County scene for adults roughly ages 19 to 45. Led by Brandon Wilcox of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, the group plans monthly events including social, professional development, and community outreach activities. They launched mid May with 16 members and aim for 20 in year one, charging a $40 membership or sponsor supported by employers. Upcoming events include free ice cream for the first 100 at the Ottawa City Band concert on June 27 and a Yoga in the Park session on July 8 in City Park, Ottawa. For more info, email ypottawakansas.org or Facebook.
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