Possible revival for Ottawa Middle School buildings eyed
MetroPlains Development Inc. of St Paul has copies of spring engineering reports on the condemned Fifth and Main structures and explores converting at least one into elderly housing. The oldest building is deemed unsalvageable and the other would need costly work, making renovation unlikely but not impossible if financing aligns after bond passage. John D. Montgomery
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Frieden for Congress in Kansas 2nd District Race
The piece argues for John Frieden Democrat over Republican Jim Ryun in Kansas 2nd District. Frieden is praised as centrist, fiscally prudent, pro education and environment, while Ryun is faulted for social views and celebrity status. Frieden seeks budget balance, limits on tax cuts, and moderate bipartisanship.
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Endorsements begin as Herald outlines election stance
The Herald will endorse candidates for local state and national offices in the upcoming election. Endorsements, though traditional, offer one viewpoint and aim to inform voters rather than guarantee results. The paper profiles candidates, covers debates, and will publish an election page with sketches and platforms, seeking equal space for all.
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Local Franklin County clerk race features Shaun Perry candidacy
In Franklin County a Democratic central committee vacancy leads to Donna Mietchen selection talk while Shaun Perry, with 13 years of county service and prior clerk exposure, seeks the clerk role. Perry emphasizes ethics, training, and full‑day leadership as voters prepare for the Nov 5 election and letters page deadline of Oct 41.
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Donna Mietchen
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2Nd District County Commission
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Ryan ideals and family values in Kansas politics
A Kansas political essay lauds Jim Ryun and his family for upholding Christian values and traditional courtship over dating. It denounces opponents who twist language to paint Ryun as a despot and urges ridicule to defeat his views, contrasting old-fashioned morality with modern do-your-own-thing values.
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Tyson backers push for franklin County representation
Warren Clark and Shari Clark urge Franklin County voters to support Bob Tyson for Kansas senate citing his deep ties to Ottawa and its community. They emphasize his familiarity with local needs, including Highway 59 North, and promise more local presence after the election.
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