Flea Junk Trunk Ottawa Market Seeks Vendors May 20
The Flea Junk & Trunk outdoor market returns to downtown Ottawa on May 20 from 9 am to 3 pm at Second and Main. Vendors including artists crafters and antique owners may register now via OttawaKansas.org with 10 by 10 foot spaces and optional double spaces for extra, limited spaces and no refunds after registration.
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Kansas state withdraws gender identity suit in federal case
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said the state and nine other states with two Nebraska school districts have voluntarily dismissed their July 2016 federal lawsuit challenging the Obama era interpretation of sex discrimination to cover gender identity. A Texas court had issued a nationwide injunction in August 2016. The dismissal follows the administration’s withdrawal of the guidance document.
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KanCare public comment session set for Olathe
The Kansas Department for Health and Environment schedules more KanCare public comment meetings including an Olathe session from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Embassy Suites Salon DEF 10401 S Ridgeview Rd. Johnson County. The state seeks a one year extension of the KanCare waiver and will post all comments online.
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Topeka
Wichita
Johnson County
Embassy Suites
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S. Ridgeview Road
Olathe
State of Kansas
Kancare.ks.gov
County Fire Chief Warns of Dry Season Burns
Radcliffe described a string of fires caused by a perfect storm of conditions. He noted that a Saturday of uncontrolled burns amid light winds, a county burn ban on Sunday, and rekindles led to extensive spread. Burns were allowed Monday, with cautions to have ample equipment and personnel to control fires amid extreme dryness.
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Radcliffe
Water fee hike plan divides city and rural Kansas
Topeka Garden City Mayor Chris Law opposed House Bill 2032 urging higher fees for fertilizer inspections agricultural chemical registrations and water sales. Wichita officials echoed opposition as lawmakers push for funds for the Kansas Water Plan with proposals that would boost the State Water Plan Fund by over six million annually while critics note chronic underfunding from the state.
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Topeka
Garden City
Chris Law
Law
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State Water Plan
Joe Pajor
Wichita
Public Works & Utilities
Ditto
Water and Environment Committee
Tom Sloan
R-Lawrence
Kansas Farm Bureau
Kansas
Irrigators Face Fee Hikes in Groundwater Bill Debate
Rep Joe Seiwert notes proposed bill raises many fees but excludes the largest groundwater users. Kansas Farm Bureau defends irrigators while stressing irrigated land is taxed higher by water use. Witnesses from KS Farm Bureau and KS Society of Professional Engineers back fee hikes and sales tax alternatives amid fiscal concerns.
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League
Sartorius
Sam Brownback
Kansas
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Joe Seiwert
Pretty Prairie
Kansas Farm Bureau
Kent Askren
Tom Sloan
Susie Swanson
R-Clay Center
David Pope
Division of Water Resources
Kansas Society of Professional Engineers
Pope
Scholarships Aim to Shape New Campus Leaders at Surprise
OU unveils plans for a blended online and on ground academic schedule for the Surprise campus. Scholarships including Presidential, Surprise High Achiever, Founders and Pioneer offer three quarters to full tuition, with a competitive portfolio process and interviews with the president and faculty. About 70 to 80 staff will work there, with roughly 20 faculty, some in part time roles. The first class will be welcomed as the campus opens to build local internships and opportunities. No registration dates set yet. The university has other adult campuses in Phoenix Chandler Overland Park and Brookfield, with about 7,000 students nationwide.
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Tyner
Phoenix
Chandler
Arizona
Overland Park
Brookfield
Wisconsin
Herald Archives
Ottawa Edu
Shopper's Guide to Long Term Care Insurance noted
A reader highlights the NAIC booklet A Shopper's Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance for clear language on costs, needs, and options. The piece urges near-retirees and families to obtain a copy, provides NAIC contact, and credits Thrivent Financial staffer Jennifer Lauritsen in Ottawa for the booklet.
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Jennifer Lauritsen
Thrivent Financial
Ottawa
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League of Kansas Municipalities
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Lawrence Hearing Aid Center
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ComfortCare Homes
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