Civic minded trio helped tame Ottawa floods for decades
Editorial notes that without levies and upstream reservoirs Ottawa might have faced major flooding, but flood gates on Main Street kept last week’s rise from overflowing. Crest reached 33.09 feet vs 42.5 in 1951, thanks to civic leaders Lamar Phillips, George Lister, and Russell Crites.
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Marais Des Cygnes
Ottawa
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Lamar Phillips
George Lister
Russell Crites
Jim Hitch
Liberal admissions debate shapes Kansas education policy
A guest editorial notes Kansas openness to open admissions and the shift toward Quality Performance Accreditation. It highlights legislative struggle over admissions and support for outcomes based education, implying diplomas should reflect mastery of skills for college entry.
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Ottawa POW camp research sparks memories and questions
Ottawa High School teacher Randy Clark recalls a 1945 Kansas POW camp near Forest Park. He notes 80 to 150 prisoners, mostly model workers, and says locals shifted from mistrust to respect. Clark sought photos and recollections to broaden his 69 page study on the wartime site.
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Nauman Lumber
Ottawa Coca-Cola Botthing Co
N. Locust
Henery
Remembrance of Roy Swank and the county hospital vote
A recount altered a failed 1970 hospital bond result by about 150 votes while Roy Swank opposed building a new hospital. The note recalls financing questions, legal doubts, and post election rumors about the powers that be.
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Hospital Board
Auntie Em's bake sale supports pet spay fund
Our Mother's Day Bake sale was very successful thanks to Wal-Mart for store use, churches for announcements, KOFO and The Ottawa Herald for ads, and donors especially my mom who made pies. Send vet surgery receipts to Auntie Em's Spay/Neuter Fund for refunds up to 20 per surgery with 3 rebates per household and 60 day receipt window.
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Ottawa
NBA Playoffs Highlight In Ottawa Herald Coverage
The Ottawa Herald notes the NBA playoffs and Phoenix Suns lead with best league record while Wednesday’s sports space was light. An upcoming legal notice in The Ottawa Times will publish a property tax increase of 6.08 mills for West Franklin.
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Ottawa City Hall Prayer Feedback Sparks Community Debate
Readers express support and disappointment after a city hall gathering. Comments cover school prayer, ACLU, church involvement, and education funding. Notes urge cleaner behavior, better curricula, and more local social activity for singles. Call-in details provided for future public dialogue.
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