Drinking myth: small alcohol amounts affect children long-term
A new study shows that even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy can have long term effects on children. The finding underscores potential risks to fetal development and calls for cautious guidance for expectant mothers.
Weather outlook signals rain and cool nights
Tonight shows rain likely with temperatures in the lower 40s. Wednesday brings continued rain in the morning and a steady lower 40s high. Wednesday night will be very cool and cloudy with lows in the lower 30s.
Sebelius campaigns through Ottawa to rally voters
Kansas gubernatorial hopeful Kathleen Sebelius toured Ottawa amid a five day campaign swing across the state. She pressed for stronger consumer protections and education funding while touting her insurance department record and stance against a rival insurer bid. Voters err on the fence, with some calling for change and support for gambling expansion to boost state revenue.
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Earl Mendell
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Ottawa
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Kansas
Tim Shallenburger
United States
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Ottawa approves recreation task force for long term planning
The Ottawa City Commission started a recreation task force to assess community needs for the next 10 to 20 years. About 20 members from churches hospitals day cares and senior groups will review past studies inventory available space and potential leisure activities while a separate $1.6 million recreation center proposal proceeds without delay.
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Cleon Rickel
Ottawa City Commission
Ottawa Vision Report
Deb Henningsen
Henningsen
Ottawa
Som Memorial Hospital
Gene Ramsey
Weldon Padgett
Ramsey
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Padgett
USD 290 weighs future of Ottawa elementary schools
USD 290 faces a $36 million bond plan to build three new elementary schools and upgrade Ottawa High, heating and cooling, with Garfield slated for demolition. The board eyed keeping Eugene Field and Eisenhower if the measure passes, while Lincoln Elementary could be razed due to a leaking roof and other property questions.
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Garfield
USD 290
Ottawa
Ottawa Middle School
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Halloween Safety Precautions For Trick Or Treaters
Adult supervision for under 12. Plan routes in familiar areas. Travel only to well lit homes and never enter. Set return time and inspect treats before eating. Use fire retardant costumes, reflective tape, and safe accessories. If out after dark wear light colors, carry flashlights, and avoid sharp objects.
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Chidren
OU to offer Halloween fun for all ages
Ottawa University hosts an indoor trick or treat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the administration building with a guided route to Mowbray Union and Tony Jones Hall. An indoor Halloween carnival runs 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Mowbray Union, followed by Boo Bash 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Drink.
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Ottawa University
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Mowbray Union
Bobbi van Horn
van Horn
Union
Tony Jones
University
John Neal
Alumni Association
Rage Radio
Lauria Stak
Michele Lee
Chris Burns
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