Regime change and Kerry for president gains momentum
A Kansas reader argues for U S Sen John Kerry over President Bush, criticizing the Iraq war, economy, and deficits. He praises Kerry's international approach, leadership, and exit strategy for Afghanistan and Iraq, urging a shift from Bush era policy to avoid unilateral actions and better fiscal responsibility.
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Halliburton
John Edwards
Re-elect Shaun Perry For Franklin County Clerk
A reader urges voters to keep Shaun Perry in the Franklin County Clerk role, praising her staff training cross office work, prudent use of tax dollars, and strong knowledge of the law. The note argues against change citing the current office’s growth and the county’s new human resources department.
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Remembering Rex Bowling a Franklin County community pillar
A tribute recalling Rex Bowling former sheriff of Ottawa and beloved friend. The writer shares memories of Rex’s calm, down to earth manner, his service with the National Guard, and his supportive presence at car shows and with his family. He is praised as a community pillar and cherished mentor.
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Franklin County
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Election Day concerns on school repairs and additions
A reader urges voting for a school bond and notes aging high and middle school heating and band room needs. They propose modular classrooms behind the C Tech building, criticize graffiti, argue for south side student reassignment, and suggest southeast expansion to add four classrooms while keeping playground space. They mention a local foundation and wall repair company.
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Lincoln
Community voice on school bond and wall repairs debate
A reader argues walls need repair and calls for prioritizing maintenance over new schools. They criticize tax hikes, express concern for children walking to school, and accuse officials of misinformation and political influence. The writer urges evaluating real needs before voting on bonds.
Ottawa High School demolition saga ends with sale plan
A long dispute over demolishing Ottawa Junior/Senior High School spans eight years. After hearings, legal battles, and historic listings, the USD 290 board agrees to sell the buildings with conditions to developer Steve Foutch, awaiting renovations and public reopening at Fifth and Main with Christmas lights.
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Debate contrasts Edwards Cheney vision for America
The speaker contrasts two futures from the Edwards Cheney debate. The Edwards side promises middle class opportunity, healthcare, and safe America, while Cheney offers attacks and excuses. The speaker urges voting for Kerry and Edwards, blaming four more years of the same for public education and jobs.
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Ottawa Herald readers push back on school bond debate
In a letter to the Ottawa Herald the writer questions School Board President Louis Reed for saying little in public about the upcoming school bond election while noting strong coverage in the paper. The piece cites Board member Bill Allegre as troubling, urges better planning, and warns that whether the bond passes or fails the district must plan for alternatives and focus on improving existing schools and teacher conditions.
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