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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 2004

Page

2

Quote on free speech at public university by Al Goldfarb

Al Goldfarb, president of Western Illinois University in 2003, asserts that no campus area should be restricted for free and open expression. He emphasizes that a public university must protect broad speech, not confine it to designated zones.

al Goldfarb Wester Illinois University Ottawa Herald S. Cedar Ottawa Ottawaherald

Franklin County seeks tough nuisance ordinance to curb rural mess

Editorial urges Franklin County to adopt a nuisance ordinance to force cleanup of hazardous rural properties. It cites EPA toxic-site cleanups near Peoria and Centropolis costing over $30,000 and lasting more than six years, arguing ordinances protect health and neighbors, while noting the line between car restoration and salvage yard clutter.

Franklin County Environmental Protection Agency Peoria Centropolis EPA

Landmark First Amendment Text Cited in Court History

The document quotes Congress prohibiting establishment of religion and protecting free exercise speech press assembly and petition. It marks a foundational moment in U.S. constitutional law and civil liberties history. The text underscores limits on government actions and guarantees individual rights across society.

Congress

Know the symptoms of children with problems

The article outlines how costs for educating children with special needs rose while highlighting that many students have learning disabilities. It lists preschool and school age symptoms such as fear, short attention span, headaches, irritability, distractibility, handwriting issues, and difficulty reading. Parents are urged to discuss concerns with teachers to start assessment. Denise O'Dea is named as superintendent of Wellsville schools.

Denise O’dea Wellsville

Public protest over KOFO 1220 morning format

A reader from Ottawa criticizes KOFO 1220's morning banter replacing a single clear announcer. They urge less chatter and more music and information, noting loyal listeners and staff reportedly hear many complaints. The letter asks others who share the view to contact Brad Howard.

Kofo 1220 KOFO Ottawa Brad Howard

One-woman plea to KOFO to restore early morning format

A reader asks Brad Howard to revert KOFO's early morning to a calmer music news weather and sports mix. The writer cites irritation with the bantering tone and urges local listeners, including older residents and farmers, to write or call KOFO to demand an adult conversation rather than the current format.

Brad Howard KOFO Ottawa

Ottawa Senior Center Debates Move to Old Middle School

Board minutes from June 6, 2003 show no move to the old Middle School. The vote was unanimous to stay at 130 S. Main Street due to owning the current building, access, Meals on Wheels drivers, and parking concerns.

Ottawa Mattie Perry Candy Wasser Bob Marsh Sharon Geiss Steve Foutch S. Main Street Old Middle School

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