Ottawa officials keep residency rule for city workers
Ottawa commissioners on Monday signaled no change to residency requirements for city employees. Interim city manager Wynndee Lee and department heads had proposed relaxing rules to aid recruitment and retention, but commissioners favored employees living in Ottawa or Franklin County. They noted housing costs and proximity to Kansas City metro area as factors influencing decisions.
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Jodie Garcia
Herald
City of
Ottawa
Wynndee Lee
Gene Ramsey
Franklin County
Lee
Kansas City
Lawrence
Topeka
Emporia
City Discusses Water Rate Hike At 7 P.M. Meeting
City commissioners plan a 1.50 monthly increase for most water meters, with wholesale and bulk customers facing 212 and 618 rises. The move aims to steady the water fund, which has fallen toward 1 million from over 1.5 million, amid rising supply costs. A broader rate study could trigger further changes.
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Scott Bird
Bird
Wynndee Lee
West Franklin loses 110 students after reorganization turmoil
West Franklin district, still rebounding from the Williamsburg High closure, reports a drop of 110 students from the prior year and an FTE of 732.5 for the current year. About 45 students moved to Ottawa, with others going to Central Heights, Marais des Cygnes Valley, Waverly, Lyndon, Santa Fe Trail and neighboring districts. Some students are returning after the Sept 20 reporting day, and the district plans to use last year’s FTE to calculate state aid.
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Cleon Rickel
Rald
West Franklin
Williamsburg High School
Ottawa
Dotson Bradbury
Central Heights
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Melvern
Quenemo
Waverly
Lyndon
Santa Fe Trail
Overbrook
Bradbury
First Kansas Soldier Killed in Iraq Honors Fallen
WELLSVILLE The first Kansas casualty in Iraq Sgt. Jake Butler died in April 2003. His parents Jim and Cindy Butler keep his memory alive with a memorial wall bearing the Silver Star Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He urged them not to forget him as the war continued.
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Wellsville
Kansas
Iraq
Jake Butler
Jim
Cindy Butler
Jake
Jim Butler
Jacob
Butler
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Rocky Fleer
Elliot J. Sutherland
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Forest Park
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Wellsville Usd
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