City stalls street improvements plan as bids await study session
Ottawa officials debate slurry seal and overlay readiness with only one local contractor able to perform overlays. Council sets a study session at 4 p.m. Monday and a regular meeting April 6 at City Hall to review about 250000 dollars available for street work. Budget includes 37000 already committed from gas tax funds and 170000 planned, with state funds potentially adding 126000 after KDOT deduction for nine local projects from Ninth and Cedar to Locust and Hickory corridors plus a parking-lot overlay and K-68 milling and paving toward the river bridge. Work to be bid in late April after project decisions.
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Kansas Agriculture Series Highlights The Industry’s Reach
Part one of a six part series explains agriculture as a multi billion dollar sector shaping daily life. It details Kansas farms, key crops and livestock, and agriculture’s role in employment and the state economy. Kansas leads in wheat milling and cattle slaughter with strong export activity.
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Kansas grains and oil seeds sent worldwide
Kansas leads in grain production with multiple crops shipped globally. Six grains and oil seeds commonly grown and traded include wheat barley corn sorghum soybeans and canola. These crops support international markets and feed systems.
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Growing Career Shift in Kansas Agriculture
The Kansas agriculture sector has shifted from production dominance to a competitive field requiring scientific, technological, and business skills. Nationally only 2 percent work in production while 74 percent are in support areas. Kansas production jobs sit at 4 to 8 percent, reflecting evolving industry roles.
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Agriculture Career Prompts and Help Wanted Activity
Students identify five agriculture related jobs such as food scientist and veterinarian. They research one chosen job on the Occupational Outlook Handbook to note job description education requirements salary and skills. They also examine Help Wanted ads to circle agriculture related postings.
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