Ottawa considers east west rail trail linking Prairie Spirit backbone
Ottawa Vision proposes a citywide pedestrian trail network with the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail as its spine. A likely first leg would run along the former Union Pacific corridor from Orris Cox fields east to Willow Street and to K-68, linking parks and downtown.
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Willow Street
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Kansas Horseman's Foundation
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City Trails Survey Seeks Input on Prairie Spirit Link
Residents are invited to vote on an east west pedestrian trail connecting to the Prairie Spirit Trail and share comments online or at The Ottawa Herald office. Drop by Friday. results to appear in the Weekender edition.
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Ottawa Herald
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Kopper pleads guilty in Enron shell game case
Former Enron Global Finance official Michael Kopper admitted money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He helped form partnerships that hid debt and inflated profits, earning millions. Now cooperating with prosecutors, he could gain leniency as authorities pursue larger targets in the Enron collapse.
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Tyranny by fear and policy in modern America
An opinion piece argues America has fallen to a faceless tyranny driven by fear and perceived safety. It contends government overreach, selective justice, and alarms from various agencies threaten constitutional democracy and elevate a privileged few while ordinary citizens bear the costs.
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Delaware
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Houston
Texas
Kmart
Board urges slower pace on district facilities plan
A reader criticizes USD 290 for rushing a facilities plan and praises Marge Stevens for urging thorough detail work. The writer warns the board to slow down, inform patrons, and avoid repeating past mistakes from the middle school flap.
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Marge Stevens
Maintenance vs Long Range Plan for Ottawa Schools
Max Attebery argues the district must implement a long‑term maintenance program without a new $30 million bond. He contends current facilities lack upkeep, warns against prioritizing new schools, and urges cost comparisons and planning before any special election. He favors using the April scheduled vote to avoid higher costs and low turnout. Ohio? Ottawa.
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Ottawa
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