Ottawa candidates forum invites voter input this evening
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce committees and Franklin County Farm Bureau Women sponsor a 7 pm candidate forum at the Franklin County Annex. Four City Commission hopefuls and six school board contenders discuss issues, with coverage planned by The Herald. The event will be rebroadcast on Channel 20 at 7 pm Wednesday and Thursday.
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Marjorie Stevens
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Geoff Hanson
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Ransom Memorial hosts 6th Children’s Health Fair
Franklin County ADA chapter volunteers staffed a booth, reporting enthusiastic visitor response and high interest in diabetes awareness. About 100 registrations entered a T shirt drawing won by Patrick Nicholson, signaling growing parent and child interest in diabetes education at the hospital event.
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Reader Forum submissions sought for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers are invited to send opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Letters may be edited for space and should not exceed 500 words.
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Political Contacts for Kansas and Washington Officials
A listing of federal and state officials with office addresses in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas including U S President George Bush U S Sen Pat Roberts U S Sen Sam Brownback U S Rep Jim Ryan Gov Bill Graves State Sen Robert Tyson and State Reps Ralph Tanner and Bill Feverborn with contact numbers and office locations.
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Education financing debate shapes Kansas lawmakers plans
Kansas Republicans and Democrats prepare for a two week battle over new funding for elementary and secondary schools. Gov Graves and Lt Gov Sherrer push base aid boosts with rewards for excellence while House Speaker Glasscock weighs minimal new spending. Democrats face tax questions as unions press for Graves plan support, with Gar ner signaling broader education programs beyond K 3.
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Martin Hawver
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Capital Report
Bush blends centrist tone with conservative governance
Washington reports that President Bush mixes a centrist demeanor with bold conservative actions across abortion, workplace safety, environment, and judiciary. He eases environmental rules for industry, ends ABA vetting of judges, and pursues large tax cuts while courting moderates, drawing both praise and criticism from voters and lawmakers.
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