Ottawa considers higher water rates amid growth and costs
Ottawa officials told a Monday study session that water rates should rise to reflect recent costs and planned capital improvements. The last increase was 1994, with a small 150 per month rise approved last year to bridge funding gaps. City manager Richard Nienstedt and finance chief Scott Bird cited growth and future industrial park expansion as drivers of the need.
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Mom Keeps Promise Earns Diploma At Ottawa High
Sasha Wells graduate with her 18 month old daughter Yesenia in attendance, as Ottawa High School hosts Future Visions commencement. Thirteen students earned traditional diplomas meeting Kansas standards under Ottawa School District. Sen. Pat Apple urged graduates to seize opportunity with knowledge as the key. İn class: Kaleb Armstrong Karen Correll Brittan Kennington Christopher Kiger Allen Lockhart Dana Nocero Thomas Reyes Erin Rogers Rachel Tatman Joshua Times Wells Amber Worley Rachel Young.
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Richmond man gets five years for cattle theft
Kevin Russell Thompson, 40, of Richmond, was sentenced in U S District Court in Kansas City Kansas to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to theft of live stock. He admitted selling more than 1.3 million dollars worth of cattle from March 2002 to December 2003 through the WNK Cattle Company, a pre conditioning business.
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County workers face health plan changes as costs rise
Health insurance claims by county employees push Blue Cross plan costs higher by as much as 233 945. The county may scrap full coverage for employees and shift costs to staff. Commissioners and interim administrator discuss options. some fear higher premiums and reduced benefits for employees.
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Lincoln Elementary Students Celebrate State Test Success at Forest Park
Friday at school Nicole Seichepine a 10 year old from Ottawa swings upside down from a jungle gym Monday morning at Forest Park 518 West Forest Street Ottawa as part of a reward day for more than 500 Lincoln Elementary School students who performed well on this year’s state assessment tests.
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