McGee departs Franklin County tourism director post
Murray McGee leaves Ottawa after eight years as Franklin County Convention and Tourism Director. He led the Visitor Information Center and Chau tauqua festival and worked to attract tour groups and events while serving on the Main Street board and with the Franklin County Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce. He earned the Governor's State Tourism Award and will join Beloit City government in economic development with a higher pay and broader responsibilities.
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Governor Sebelius urged cities to seek more revenue authority
In her Kansas League of Municipalities address Gov. Kathleen Sebelius urged lawmakers to grant cities and counties greater revenue flexibility after about 100 million in state cuts. She argued voter accountability and a need for local decisions, urging lawmakers to turn rhetoric into law for fiscal relief.
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Reader Forum guidelines for submissions to The Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com submissions capped at 400 words and subject to space edits.
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Political figures and offices contact list in Kansas and D C
A compilation of addresses and phone numbers for national and state officials including President George Bush, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Representative Jim Ryun, Governor Kathleen Sebelius, and Kansas legislators Robert Tyson Tom Holland Bill Fevarborn Joe Humerickhouse and Stanley Dreher with their office locations in Washington D C Topeka and state capitol contact details and web pages.
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Fevarborn
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Humerickhouse
Stanley Dreher
Dreher
Public Forum on Newspapers and Free Speech Reflections
Dr. Bud Gollier reflects on National Newspaper Week and National Newspaper Month, praising editors and readers for responsible dialogue. He cites Dr. Ronnie Averyt Dorothy Nichols and Bill Gray on print’s influence, compares Jefferson and Shakespeare, and notes the value of the opinion page and free press in community education.
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Former PFC warns of mission driven military risk in public discourse
A former private first class and tank gunner criticizes Pentagon moves to cut excess capacity while overcommitting to missions. He argues forces are misaligned with realistic goals, citing widespread deployments, and calls for strategic trimming of missions over personnel. He warns against relying on civilian contractors for combat needs.
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