Brave new world ahead for grads at OU ceremony
Merle Mordy leads Ottawa University graduates in a Saturday procession to Fredrikson Chapel as about 120 students receive undergraduate and graduate degrees. Families fill the packed chapel and the ceremony is streamed online due to space limits. Antonio Stewart of Chicago stands with cousins Jeremiah Moore LaVonte Moore and CJ McKinney for photos after commencement.
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Merle Mordy
Ottawa University International
Fredrikson
S. Cedar St
Ottawa University
Antonio Stewart
Jeremiah Moore
LaVonte Moore
CJ McKinney
Chicago
Fredrikson Chapel
Local Weather Winds
The report notes SSE winds at 5 mph with gusts up to 9 mph. Mostly sunny conditions prevail with clear skies and light breeze across the area. Temperature unaffected by gusts, promising a calm spring day.
Kansas Forecast: Heat and Thunderstorms Across the State
The Kansas forecast shows hot conditions with southeast winds at 5 mph and gusts to 7 mph. Scattered thunderstorms are expected, with rainfall and potential travel impacts. Hotline 800 585 7623 and 511 provide updates. online at 511.ksdot.org.
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Ksdot.org
Weather summary and records from nationwide arcana
The report notes sunset and sunrise times for Wednesday and Thursday, a dawn precipitation note, and historical temperature extremes across the lower 48 states. It lists records from 1946, 1912, and 1971, with month to date and monthly averages, culminating in a national temp spread from 20 at Hettinger North Dakota to 93 at Phoenix Arizona.
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Hettinger
N.D
Pine Ridge
S.D
Phoenix
Ariz
Daily Community Activities Schedule in Ottawa and Nearby Areas
A local listing details various events across Ottawa and surrounding towns including storytimes at Ottawa and Williamsburg libraries, line dancing at Wellsville Nutritional Center, a senior potluck in Pomona, VFW bingo, chamber board meeting, homeless coalition lunch, Rotary Club gathering, caregiver support group, and a site council meeting, with times and locations.
Community Meeting Schedule for May Across Schools and City Halls
May 14 events run 5 30 to 6 30 p m at Eugene Field Elementary with Families for Education Parent Teacher Committee. 6 30 to 7 30 p m Garnett City Commission at Garnett City Hall 131 W Fifth Ave. 7 30 to 8 30 p m Eagles Aerie at Ottawa Eagles Hall 524 E 15th St. Also Richmond City Council meet at Richmond City Hall 119 E Central St.
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Eugene Field
S. Tremont St
Ottawa
Eugene Field Elementary School
Garnett City Commission
Garnett City Hall
W. Fifth Ave
Garnett
Eagles Aerie
Eagles Hall
E. 15Th St
Richmond City Council
Richmond City Hall
E. Central St
Richmond
Ottawa Area Community Schedule Highlights Wednesday
A Wednesday events list includes Ottawa senior center calls at 130 S Main for 11 to noon, Story Time at Richmond Public Library, Arts and Crafts at Pomona Library, Farmers Market at Orschein Farm parking lot, and quilting and Kids Bible Club activities at Ottawa churches. Community Walks at Kanza Park and meetings for Franklin County and Ottawa City Commissions appear on the day’s agenda.
Ottawa Recreation Commission Event Schedule
Ottawa Recreation Center and Goppert Building host sessions May 15 from 6 to 8 PM with activities at 6:30 PM to 8 PM. AWANA meets at Ottawa Bible Church 1623 South Poplar Street. Pomona Community Library Board meeting also listed for Pomona.
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Awana
Ottawa Bible Church
S. Poplar St
Ottawa
Pomona Community Library Board
Pomona
Jefferson St
Pomona and Ottawa Community Activity Schedule
A condensed listing of upcoming library, church, and club events across Pomona and Ottawa. Activities include Toddler Time, Mexican Train Dominoes, High Bidders Pitch Playing, a Faith Video Seminar, Optimist Club breakfast, and Kiwanis gathering at local venues with specified times and addresses.
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Pomona Community Library
Jefferson
Pomona
Jefferson St
15Th Street Church of Christ
15Th St
Ottawa
Community event schedule and lodge meeting notices
May 16 from 1 to 4 pm at Veterans Corner II Ottawa Community Recreation Center Goppert Building 15th and Ash Ottawa. 7:30 to 10 pm Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No 803 114 1/2 W Second St Eagles Auxiliary Eagles Hall.
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Ottawa Community Recreation Center
Goppert
15Th and
Ash Streets
Ottawa
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge
Second St
Eagles
Friday Things To Do Schedule Across Three Libraries
Arts and cultural events fill a Friday calendar across Pomona, Ottawa and Wellsville libraries. Quilt making class at Pomona Community Craft Club runs 9 to 10, Storytime at Ottawa Library 10 to 11, Crochet class at Pomona noon to 1, Keefer and Sallenbach art show at Carnegie Cultural Center 1 to 5, and Apostle Garza of Faith Hope and Love Outreach Ministry speaks 7 to 9 at 113 West Fourth Street.
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Keefer & Sallenbach
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Ottawa
Apostle Garza
Mexico
Faith Hope & Love Outreach Ministries
W. Fourth St
Ad Briefs: City Park Gazebo hosts concert event
New Life in Christ Church presents a four hour music showcase featuring Country, Rock and Bluegrass at Ottawa City Park Gazebo on Saturday May 18 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event includes a mix of genres and local performers.
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City Park Gazebo
Ottawa
New Life In Christ Church
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