Ottawa history highlights by date across decades
This week in history covers May 10 1991 to May 21 1951 in Ottawa. Notable items include a 1991 police valor award for Bruce Hanson after a 1990 shooting, school finance veto risks, festival plans, a retirement note on Steve Grogan, and city cable franchise actions. Earlier decades recount fundraising, track stars, college speakers, new restaurants, and local civic milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Bruce Hanson
Kansas Chiefs of Police
Hanson
Don Duncan
Joan Finney
Duncan
Tristar Cable Inc
Princeton
Tristar
Ottawa Fire Department
OFD
David Sellens
la France Company
Caiin
Pakethtatn
Can Orlvate Vdndalsim
Bobh Dodson
Pam
Dodson International Parts Inc
Garnett
Jerry Peffly
Peffly
Peter Schmiechen
Elmhurst College
Illinois
Ottawa University
Dave Holtwick
Wellsville
Mildred Edwards
K-68
North Main
Ottawa school district weighs fate of old middle school
The Ottawa Board of Education faces a tough choice over the old middle school as budget pressures, bond votes, and aging voters in Franklin County shape the district’s path. Demolishing the building risks alienating older voters who champion school bonds, while selling or repurposing may yield limited short term funds and long term consequences. Superintendent Jan Collins seeks a salvage plan, pursuing dialogue with Pioneer Group to save the structure and avoid burning political bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Briggade
Lane United Methodist Church
Ottawa Area
Ottawa
Royals Stadium
John Sheldon
Wellsville
Carl Clayton Hughes
Nina Jacoby
Lewis Robinson
Wayne Wood
Franklin County
Fred Gardner
Marais Des Cygnes River
Citizens Bank of Pomona
Hudelson
C.H. Goppert
Kansas City
J.A. Hudelson
J.W. Hudelson
E.A. May
M.A. Limbecker
Citizens Bank of Emporia
Ottawa Board of Education
Lincoln
Bob Allen
Carl Igel
Bob Luce
American Legion
VFW
Igel
Kansas Office of Veterans Affairs
Luce
Ottawa Board Education
Friends of Historical Buildings
Henry Kissinger
Anand
Reese
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Johnson County
Tig
Jan Collins
Pioneer Group
Collins
2002 Kansas legislative session could mirror past one
The 2002 session in Topeka stretched 98 days and ended after a 13 day wrap up, longest in state history. Leaders from both parties blame budget tensions and tax debates as drivers. Graves urged tax hikes for schools. lawmakers approved only modest increases and enacted cuts, setting up a likely tough 2003 budget year with no extra funds for elementary and secondary education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigss VII Topeka
Bill Graves
David Adkins
Leawood
Kansas
Gay
Graves
Adkins
House
Treasury
Kent Glasscock
Manhattan
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Ottawa Herald
Harrie Group
Jeanny Sharp
Sharp
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Walter Rubel
Rubel
Franklin Canty
Wrrounding
Cedar
Bill Gray
Bgray
Kathy Miller
Kimillar
Ottawaherald.com
Ken Kistnar
Kkisiner
the Millberry
Srlandossntine
Cleon Rickes
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