Never-Grad Student Repeats Groundhog Day Life at Fort Hays
Matt Larsen, a lifelong student at Fort Hays State University, edited the student newspaper, hosted a campus radio show, joined Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and served as the mascot Victor E. Tiger for two years. Despite 200 credit hours and plans to graduate, he remains unfinished after failing an online biology course due to work constraints. He transferred from Barton County Community College and now works in customer support in Manhattan.
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Great Bend
Larsen
Manhattan
States struggle to meet No Child Left Behind teaching goals
No state will reach 100 percent of core classes taught by highly qualified teachers under No Child Left Behind this year. Some states show more progress than others, while penalties loom for those still under revision or fail to meet qualifications.
On the Road: Out-of-town events and activities roundup
Herald staff writer Jodie Garcia lists a traveling mix of events including Married to Adventure exhibit with Martin and Osa Johnson at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure near Salina, a Playful Palate tasting in Overland Park, Wichita River Festival at Botanica in Wichita, Arthritis Walk at Brookside in Kansas City Missouri, and Jacob Lawrence's John Brown Series at Baker University Baldwin City.
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Herald
Jodie Garcia
Martin
Osa Johnson
Rolling Hills
Salina
Jacob Lawrence
John Brown
Holt-Russell
Parmenter Hall
Baker University
Baldwin City
Vanderslice Homes Tour in Kansas City Benefits KCAI
A group attended the Vanderslice Homes & Kitchens Tour in Kansas City, a fundraiser for the Kansas City Art Institute, and visited the Designers Showhouse home of Annette and Richard Bloch. The Ottawa Library offers numerous decorating and landscaping resources, including current issues and back issues across many shelter and home design titles.
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Vanderslice Homes & Kitchens
Kansas City
Kansas City Art Institute
KCAI
Annette
Richard Bloch
H&r Block
Ottawa
Hillside
Ottawa Library
Architectural Digest
Better Homes & Gardens
the Family Handyman
Martha Stewart Living
Mother Earth News
Old House Journal
Popular Mechanics
Women’s Day
Out & About A compilation of local and area
Local page highlights varied happenings across the area with brief items on events, personalities, and community notices. Reads like a quick calendar of upcoming activities and recent happenings, with concise notes suitable for a broad readership.
Ottawa Event Lineup Highlights Community Activities
Jodie's Best Bets lists morning PATH Exercise at Don Woodward Center and Toddler Time at Ottawa Library. It notes story times, senior health fair at Ransom Memorial Hospital, graduations across multiple districts, and community screenings, with locations on Third and Hickory streets, Main Street venues, and Carnegie Center. Tickets for Kidz Night Out at the Carnegie are $10 first child and $5 each additional.
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Don Woodward
Third St
Ottawa
Ottawa Library
Hickory St
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main St
Jerry Old
Carnegie
Carnegie Cultural Center
Main St
Ottawa Area Meetings and Support Groups Schedule
A dense listing of local meetings in Ottawa including Lions Club at Pon cho’s, various Alcoholics Anonymous groups, GIFT at the Franklin County Mental Health Clinic, La Leche League at Westminster Church, Sunflower Piecemakers at Westminster, and multiple city committees and clubs. Also notes dates and venues like the Franklin County Fair Board, NARFE at Sirloin Stockade, Rotary Club at Ottawa Country Club, and chamber of commerce committees with times throughout the day.
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Lions Club
Poncho
S. Main St
Ottawa
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
Fourth and Hickory Streets
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic
Eisenhower Road
Franklin County Diabetes Association
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Main St
la Leche League
Westminster Presbyterian Church
13Th and
Elm Streets
13Th St
Central Heights
Princeton
West Basement
15Th St
Franklin County Fair Board
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Convention & Tourism Committee
E. Logan St
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
NARFE
Sirloin Stockade
S. Princeton St
Rotary Club
Ottawa Country Club
East Logan Street
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
Legislative Action Committee
Ottawa Area
Chamber of Commerce
Second St
Ottawa Community Arts Council Board of Directors
City Hall
Hickory St
Business & Professional Women's Group
First Christian Church
Mason’s
Masonic Hall
E. Main St
Eagles
Eagles Hall
Agri-Business Committee
E. Second St
Fourth
Franklin County Commission
Franklin County
Third
Main Streets
Church of the Brethren
Ninth
Graduations across area schools announced schedule
Area students prepare for graduation events across Neosho County Community College Pomona Williamsburg Central Heights Wellsville and Ottawa campuses with ceremonies at Chanute Pomona Williamsburg Richmond Wellsville Ottawa venues. Future Visions and Adult Education Center announce evening ceremonies in May June at local churches and schools.
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Eagles Hamburger
Eagles Hall
15Th St
Ottawa
Neosho County Community College
Ottawa Branch
Chanute
Franklin County Fair Grounds
Orscheln
Princeton St
Pomona High School
Pomona Middle School
Old Depot Museum
W. Tecumseh St
Williamsburg High School
Williamsburg
Central Heights High School
Wellsville High School
B. Franklin St
Pomona
N. Louisa St
Central Heights
Ellis Road
Richmond
Walnut St
Wellsville
Ottawa High School
Ash St
Future Visions
First Baptist Church
Hickory St
Ottawa Middle School
S. Ash St
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Puerto
Overland Park Convention Center
College Boulevard
Overland Park
Wichita River Festival
Gar
Botanica
Wichita Gardens
Wichita
Botanica.org
Brookside
52Nd Street
Brookside Boulevard
Arthritis.org
Ad Briefs
N. Main
Regan Boswell - McCurdy
Jabez Salon & Spa Co
Jabezsalon.com
Ottawa Herald
Community News
Community Connections
Lane
Rantoul
Wallsville
Carrier Motor Mail
E-Z
S. Cedar St
Ottawaherald.com
Crete
Graham Rust
Barbara
Out & About
Jodie
Jgarcia
Farmer’s Market
S. Hickory St
Ottawa City Commission
Harper Law Office
Country Club Terrace
Lawrence
Osage City
Lawrence, KS
Holiday Plaza Shopping
Clown Street
Osace City
Oia
Martin Street
South Hickory
Tues
WeightWatchers
Ine
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