Statehouse Drama Spurs Debate On Building Use
Kansas Territorial Agricultural Society supporters caused a Capitol stir by staging a mock Supreme Court and declaring a federal judge guilty of treason. Leaders barred the group from the Capitol, citing safety and decorum while debating building use and security policy. The piece argues for open access when proper conduct is observed.
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Kansas Territorial Agricultural Society
Statehouse
Supreme Court of Christian
Supreme Court
Capitol
Wichita
Bill Graves
Washington, D.C
Robin Jennison
Rhealy
Sstate
Diana and the changing face of fame and virtue
Don Kaul reflects on Diana Princess of Wales, noting how the era's liberal attitudes softened scrutiny of her personal life and comparing her to Mother Teresa. The column underscores seat belt safety after the crash, criticizes royal responses, and hints at public shifts in judging character and celebrity.
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Diana
Riviera
Ingrid Bergman
Bill Clinton
Mother Teresa
Princess di
Prince Charles
Westminster Abbey
Charles
William
Don Kaul
Otcoffeeadl.com
Tribune Media Services
Michigan Ave
Suite 1400
Chicago
Reader Forum on TV influence and youth behavior in Ottawa
A reader from near Ottawa urges parents to track their children’s whereabouts and media exposure. He cites studies linking violent TV with aggressive behavior, urges limiting programming, and calls on Ottawa residents to research and engage with their kids to shape responsible 21st century citizens.
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Ottawa
United States
Kevin Collins
Midusa
Preserving Ottawa’s Middle School Sparks Downtown Revival
A Kansas town argues for historic preservation to shape a vibrant downtown. Officials, citizens and a school board urge reusing the old middle school building to retain character, attract residents, and balance progress with heritage amid growth and change.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Ottawa School Board
Ottawa City Faces Costs Over Rail Trail Maintenance
Citizens urge accountability as the city commission approves a maintenance agreement for the rail trail within city limits. They argue the move burdens an underfunded police department and questions the city leaders’ willingness to push back against KDWP. Local residents call for replacements if officials fail to protect Ottawa taxpayers.
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Ottawa
KDWP
City Commission
Reader Forum guidelines for submissions
Readers are invited to send opinions to the forum. Submissions must be handwritten, signed, and include the author’s address and phone number. Long letters may be edited to fit space as needed.
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