King wins fourth Iditarod in Nome under full moon
Jeff King claimed his fourth Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race victory finishing the 1100 mile trek in nine days 11 hours and 11 minutes. He arrived hours ahead of runner up Doug Swingley as crowds cheered through Nome’s streets. The 50 year old musher earned 69000 and a new truck with the top 30 finishers sharing 795000. additional 40000 went to later arrivals. King joins a elite list with Buser Swingley and Butcher as four time winners.
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Nome
Alaska
Jeff King
Iditarod
King
Doug Swingley
Denali
Swingley
Martin Buser
Susan Butcher
Rick Swenson
Unalakleet
Bering Sea
Spring Fling Community Events in Ottawa
Multiple activities for all ages at Ottawa venues during Spring Fling. Health fair at Ransom Memorial Hospital from 9 am with a free lunch option. disc golf at Kanza Park. child safety seat check at Creason Tawney. children's movie at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium. all events require adult supervision and offer free participation or low-cost options. For details call listed numbers.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main St
Ottawa
Kanza Park
Creason Tawney
E. Logan St
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Hickory St
Ottawa Area Community Meeting Schedule
A series of local group meetings listed for Ottawa including Celebrate Recovery at 6:30 p.m. in the Church of the Brethren basement, Ottawa Main Street Organization board at City Hall, Over the Road Gang at the Chamber of Commerce, Ottawa Living Sober at First Christian Church, Union Chapter No 15 Eastern Star at Masonic Temple, Ottawa AA groups at First Baptist Church and other venues, 4 H Club at Elliott Hall, Keep It Simple AA at Franklin County Mental Health Center, Garfield PTA at Garfield Elementary, Al Anon, Franklin County Planning Commission at the County Annex, Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, Optimist Club breakfast at Culinary Pleasures, Kiwanis at The Radish Patch, and a noon meeting.
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Church of the Brethren
Ninth
Main Streets
Ottawa
Ottawa Main Street Organization Board
City Hall
Hickory St
Ottawa Area
Chamber of Commerce
Second St
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ottawa Living Sober Group
First Christian Church
Union Chapter
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
S. Main St
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
Fourth
Hickory Streets
Fourth and
Elliott Hall
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Franklin County Mental Health Center
15Th Street
Garfield Parent Teacher Association
Garfield Elementary
12Th
College Streets
al Anon
Franklin County Planning Commission
Franklin County Annex
Eagles Ladies Auxiliary
Eagles Hall
15Th St
Optimist Club
Culinary Pleasures
E. Fifth St
Kiwanis
Industrial Ave
Camping debunked by Ottawa Herald ad director
Linda Brown, advertising director for The Ottawa Herald, shares a witty personal take on camping versus modern comforts. She recounts past misadventures, lockdowns in a climate controlled home, and a preference for hot coffee, showers, and Posturepedic beds over rustic outdoor living.
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Linda Brown
The
Ottawa Herald
Ottawaherald
Out & Ab & About A roundup of area events by Herald staff
Herald staff writer Jodie Garcia compiles a local calendar of events and activities in the region, highlighting concerts, fairs, community gatherings, exhibitions, and family friendly options for readers planning their week.
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Herald
Jodie Garcia
Ottawa Herald
Out & About
Ottawa events calendar highlights free eye screening and clubs
Jodies Best Bets lists a free pediatric eye screening for ages birth to 17 at Frank Eye Center Ottawa with adult accompaniment from 5 to 7 pm. An anime club meets 6:30 pm at Ottawa Library, while eggs and issues breakfast features Sandy Praeger at Ottawa University. Other items include Spring Fling, blood drive at Ottawa High, toddler time at the library, kidz night out at Carnegie, and PATH exercise group details.
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Frank Eye Center
S. Main St
Ottawa
Hickory St
Don Woodward
Third St
Arts and shows and workshops in Lawrence Topeka and Carthage
A compiled events list for 11am to 6pm and evening programs across Kansas and Missouri. Highlights include Wings of Desire art by Bill Howe at Olive Gallery Lawrence, The Will Rogers Follies at Lied Center, genealogy workshop at Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, horse and burro adoption at Carthage, book signing by Lora Reiter in Lawrence, Cowboy Camp at Kansas Museum of History Topeka, Breast Cancer Conference at Johnson County Community College, and pianist Alexander Kobrin at Lied Center. Includes times, venues, and contact calls.
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Wings of Desire
Ottawa
Bill Howe
Olive Gallery
E. Eighth St
Lawrence
Kansas State Historical Society
Sixth Avenue
Topeka
Kssar.org
Turning Point of
Kansas City
Johnson County Community College
Prom Tuxedos Order Urged by Florist Ad Brief
A Bloomin Florist at 231 S Main urges prom shoppers to place tuxedo orders now. Call 242-6120 to reserve attire and accessories for upcoming dances.
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S. Main
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Kshs.org
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