Ottawa University invests $5 million in campus, community growth
OU plans a fall renovation of Martin Hall the last limestone structure on campus built in 1947 converting it from a residence hall to student housing. The capital plan also funds upgrades to Wilson Field House and Mabee sports center with longer term goals to renovate another residence hall and replace a third. President Hal Germer highlights focus on education human services and business and management with aims to elevate these majors from good to distinctive and expand technology linking Ottawa with centers in Kansas City Phoenix Milwaukee and the Far East.
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Ttawa University
Ottawa
Martin
Wilson Field House
Mabee Sports Center
Hal Germer
Germer
Kansas City
Phoenix
Milwaukee
Far East
John D. Montgomery
Government contact details for U S lawmakers and offices
A list of government contacts including President Bill Clinton White House address and phone lines, U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and offices in Topeka and Washington, D C, and U S Representative Jim Ryun with their Washington and Topeka addresses, phone numbers, and a homepage URL.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas Ave
Topsko
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Ryun
Quincy
House.gov
Abortion politics and ethics in Kansas debate
Kansas politics shows abortion as a wedge issue, with Gov. Graves signing a third trimester limit while noting a mental health exemption. The piece argues that pro-life leaders rely on culture over politics, urging moral persuasion and child-centered values to reduce abortions. The author, David S. Awbrey, critiques parliamentary tactics and GOP shifts since 1976.
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Kansas
Bill Graves
Graves
David Miller
James Dobson
Republican Party
Dobson
GOP
Ronald Reagan
Sam Brownback
U.S. Supreme Court
Dr. Dobson
Mother Teresa
Grandparents Rights Versus Parental Authority Debate
Kathleen Parker argues against grandparent visitation suits eroding family autonomy. She cites growing state laws, notes ACLU support for parental rights, and warns court challenges threaten parental control over child-rearing. The piece urges restraint and emphasizes adults resolving disputes without government interference.
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ACLU
Readers urge fixing existing parks before new one
A reader argues Ottawa should maintain and upgrade Forest Park rather than build a new park on the north side. They cite cracked tennis courts, soggy nets, poor restrooms, and suggest portable toilets or lock schedules as interim fixes, noting nearby Kanza Park and community involvement lessons from Independence. They advocate better upkeep over a brand-new park.
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Forest Park
Director of Public Works
Kanza Park
Ottawa
Independence
Kan
Ralph Mitchell
Reader Forum Rules Require Signatures and Contact Info
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum but submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Submissions should not exceed 500 words and may reflect individual views.
Editorial: France’s morality versus power in international forums
The Dominion in Wellington argues France pursues policy without moral regard, saying democracy balances interests with ethics while France lacks shame about failings. Cites the 1985 Rainbow Warrior incident as state terrorism. Guest editorials reflect varied views, not necessarily The Herald's.
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Dominion
Wellington
New Zealand
France
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Kansas Press Associan
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Humanity
Mom
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
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Mindspring
Tribune Media Services
Herald
Doonesbury
Mallard Fillmore
Pont Wan
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