Editorial: roll back levies amid rising property values
The editorial argues that higher property valuations should not force higher taxes and urges local governments to curb spending and roll back mill levies. It notes Ottawa City Commission budget discussions show an approximately two mill increase, risking an 8.5 percent tax rise, while funding needs include a new middle school. The piece calls for restraint and shared fiscal relief to support education without overburdening taxpayers.
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Hen Area
Ottawa City Commission
Scott Lambers
Lambers
City
Franklin Savings Building
Library
Franklin
Open search for EU provost gains public forums
Editorial notes the University of EU provost search includes public forums for five finalists. It credits Chancellor Robert Hemenway for openness and campus involvement, while acknowledging final hiring decisions will occur privately. The piece urges continued public input in the process.
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Ne University
Robert Hemenway
Ottawa industrial boom hides in plain sight
Ottawa houses a diverse industrial base with major employers like Ottawa Truck and Our Own Hardware, plus a Wal-Mart Distribution Center with 1,000 workers. Local leaders cite a skilled-workforce gap, training shortfalls, and perceptions about pay and opportunities as barriers to filling jobs, while housing needs grow to accommodate Wal-Mart staff.
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Ottawa
Wal-Mart
Ottawa Truck
United States
Or Havens Steel
Mel Brown
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Brown
Franklin County
Freemen surrender ends Montana siege without bloodshed
The Freemen, a mix of religious zealots and tax protesters, surrender in Montana after an 81 day standoff. The FBI used negotiation and isolation, avoiding violence as prosecutions begin. Commentary from The Oregonian praises the peaceful outcome and warns anti government rhetoric persists.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles Times
Montana
FBI
Ruby Ridge
Idaho
Waco
Texas
Oregonian
Portland
Ore
Appomattox
Oklahoma City
Contact details for Kansas federal and state officials
A list provides addresses phone numbers and email/web contacts for U S senators Nancy Kassebaum and Sheila Frahm U S representative Sam Brownback Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and state legislators Bill Feuerborn Ralph Tanner and Doug Walker with their offices in Topeka and Washington D C for inquiries and correspondence.
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U.S
Sheila Frahm
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Topeka
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Fox
Sam Brownback
Longworth House
Washington, D.C
Kansas Ave
Brownbak
House.gov
Brownback
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
Chivalry shines in Ottawa car rescue tale
A widow recounts a hot Saturday in Ottawa Kansas when a rental car broke down. Helpers including Buck Crumley and Steve Thompson provided parts and guidance, restoring the vehicle. The writer praises local kindness and notes steadfast, prayerful trust in troubled moments.
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Steve Thompson
Steve
Memorial group thanks workers at Ottawa hog roast
Franklin County Veterans Memorial Inc thanks all who helped at the Whole Hog Roast at Ottawa Country Mart on June 15. Proceeds totaled 556 to benefit the memorial fund. Special thanks to Mike Towner and Bob Sjogren for preparing roasting and serving.
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Franklin County Veterans Memorial Inc
Ottawa Country Mart
County Mart
Mike Towner
Bob Sjogren
Gary
Margaret Nicholson
Kenneth and
Jewell Chapman
Joan Tyson
Jeannie McCloud
Phil King
Ray
Marilyn Talbott
Appreciation for Column Cited by Other U.S. Editors
In reference to Other U.S. Editors column, Louis Atherton notes this infernative news column and urges continued publication in The Herald at 1801 S. Ash. He calls for ongoing dissemination of the column’s insights and maintains support for its future runs.
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U.S
The
Herald
Louis Atherton
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By John Montgomery
Ottawa Herald
Presbyterian Mid- America Synod
Co- Op
Main Street
Co-Op
Kansas
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