Garfield Elementary to expand with $25.9 million bond
Ottawa plans to enlarge Garfield Elementary at 1201 College St. with a new north wing and upgrades to the current 25,200 square foot building. The three stage project runs 2005 to fall 2006, including roof work, energy upgrades, and a new wing while school remains in session amid noise and disruptions.
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Ottawa
Earl Devore
Garfield Elementary
College St
Ottawa High School
Devore
Garfield
Kaden Shaffer
Garfield Elementary and district plans for bond funded upgrades
The district outlines a 290 million USD school bond with 25.9 million in proceeds and a schedule of projects including a ninth-side school in Ottawa, Garfield Elementary renovations, high school updates, new technology, and a land purchase. Until space is complete, modular units will be used and an 8,460 square foot gym is planned.
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Garfield Elementary
Ottawa
Garfield
Tribes and Kansas sign casino compact near speedway
Two tribes and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius reach a compact to allow a large casino and hotel complex near Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County. The plan would yield an estimated 40 to 50 million dollars in annual state revenue, with details to be reviewed by the Joint Committee on Tribal-State Relations.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas Speedway
Wyandotte County
Doug Mays
Sebelius
Matt All
Statehouse
Speedway
Senate
Anthony Hensley
Joint Committee On
Hensley
Mays
Kickapoo
Emily Conklin
Sac and
Fox
Fredia Perkins
Garfield Elementary Plans Upgrade and New Gym Construction
The Garfield Elementary School project outlines upgrades to the existing building including a stucco coating, window removal, insulation, and a new sloped roof to replace leakage from the flat roof. A new south-extending wing adds 18,200 square feet of classrooms and an 8,460 square foot gymnasium is set to begin construction likely over summer 2006.
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Garfield Elementary School
Fed chief says oil prices won’t derail economy
Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said volatile oil prices are here to stay but the current spike should not trigger a recession. He cautioned risks rise if prices move higher, while noting current levels remain well below inflation-adjusted late 1970s highs.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Greenspan
Fed
New York
Ottawa University Hull Center Opens For Community Use
Ottawa University unveils Hull Center for Athletics at 1001 S Cedar St near 11th and Cedar. Community memberships start at 400 dollars for families, 250 for individuals, 200 for alumni, with two six month payment options and a 10 dollar daily pass. An orientation and medical history are required before use.
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S. Cedar St
Hull Center
11Th and
Cedar Streets
Andy Carrier
Carrier
Maurice Bryan
Oats University
Ottawa
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