Summer reading options at Ottawa Library include digital loans
Ottawa Library and Kansas libraries roll out summer reading programs with Groundbreaking Reads for adults and Freading e books for free download at no cost. Readers can earn prizes, attend events like a terrarium build and author visit, and finish with a Make Your Own Sundae party. Kids kick off June 3 with activities in the library parking lot and weekly crafts.
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Memorial Day Tribute to Father Kapaun and Courage
Senator Jerry Moran honors Father Emil Kapaun and other fallen heroes, recounting his Korean War deeds, long imprisonment, and posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor award. He reflects on memorials, duty, and unity beyond partisan politics, urging continued sacrifice for freedom and the American dream.
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Brownback budget chaos shows conservatives split Kansas
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback confronts a budget stalemate as House and Senate clash over tax cuts and revenue shifts. The fight pits Team Brownback against Team Chamber, with Team Undecided mediating as elections loom. Dr. Chapman Rackaway weighs in on the fractured coalition governing the state.
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