Reader asks to mark buried fire hydrants after snow plows
A concerned 73 year old resident notes hydrants buried by city snow plows. She urges clear marking with a high stick or visible indicators so residents and fire crews can locate hydrants, and asks officials to prevent future burying.
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Repeal Sequester Urges Kansans in Ottawa Letter
Stanley L. Wiles of Ottawa asks residents to contact U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins and U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran to repeal the sequester, arguing it would harm military readiness and vital social programs in Kansas.
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Reader Forum letters outline public debate policy
The Ottawa Herald publishes Letters to the Editor in a Reader Forum where writers accept responsibility for their opinions and facts. Readers are invited to respond within the Forum to disagree with views or challenge asserted facts.
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Political contact directory for Kansas and federal offices
A list of contact details for U S president, Kansas governor and attorney general, plus U S representatives and senators. Includes addresses in Washington D C Topeka Kansas phone numbers room numbers and official email or web forms for Lynn Jenkins Pat Roberts Jerry Moran Sam Brownback Derek Schmidt Blaine Finch Kevin Jones Caryn Tyson and others.
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Ottawa High School labeled School of Excellence in reading and math
Principal Dr. Ryan Cobbs outlines OHS progress under No Child Left Behind and AYP, noting about 90 percent of sophomores met reading standards and 80 percent math. next steps include OTL retests, MAP assessments, and a shift toward Common Core with AMOs replacing AYP, as they prepare freshmen to juniors across spring testing and new evaluation measures.
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Sequestration debate echoed in Kansas agriculture note
John Schlageck, a Kansas agriculture commentator, argues for budget controls and slower federal spending. He warns sequestration would hit farm programs, crop insurance, and safety nets amid a multi year drought, urging Obama and Congress to craft a realistic plan. He recalls 1990s budget balance as a benchmark.
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Kansas State and Emporia State mark 150 years of impact
Senator Jerry Moran lauds Kansas State University and Emporia State University for 150 years of education leadership and alumni achievement. He notes K-State’s land grant roots, growth to 24,000 students and 250 majors, and Emporia State’s long teaching tradition with 6,500 students and 130 clubs. The piece highlights notable alumni, university leadership, and bipartisan Senate resolutions congratulating both schools.
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