Big Brutus contest eyes more prizes and Kansas turnout
Caleb Asher notes plans for this year's Kansas Getaway contest include monthly prizes and a final grand prize, though fewer big prizes may dampen participation. Last year drew 2,300 entries with Kansas travelers generating about $1.4 million in economic impact. top sites included Big Brutus, Boot Hill Museum, Sternberg Museum, Cosmosphere, and Rolling Hills Zoo. Participants must travel at least 100 miles, photograph a listed attraction, and submit an entry online at TravelKS.com.
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Ottawa revisits loss as town awaits new movie theater
Ottawa residents feel the impact of the downtown theater's closure. Teen employee jobs disappeared and local dining may suffer as crowds skip dinner before films. Chamber of Commerce officials hope a new theater operator will emerge, saying the community needs a first rate venue for quality recreation.
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City funds shift to private shelter to curb pet overpopulation
City Manager Weldon Padgett argued the shelter is a private entity, with the city its largest government contributor. Franklin County plans $27,000 this year while Miami County and other cities donate smaller sums. Commissioners discussed feral cats, licensing as a potential revenue source, and the lack of a formal contract with the shelter.
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