Local firms reinvestment fuels community growth and jobs
Local economic officials should aid expansion by existing firms and support new ventures. Franklin and Anderson counties showcase growth from Midwest Cabinet to Newhouse Dairy and Peoples National Bank, with Ottawa Winnelson and American Eagle Distribution Center expanding facilities and generating jobs. A small business seminar by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce aims to help startups, while Jabez Salon and Spa doubles staff in a year, highlighting the benefits of homegrown investment.
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Franklin
Anderson
Midwest Cabinet Company
Newhouse Dairy
Wellsville
Ottawa Winnelson
American Eagle
Bingo Dog Food Company
Peoples National Bank
Main
Patriots Bank of Garnett
Pomona State Bank
Ottatwa
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Franklin County Historical Society seeks more members
The Franklin County Historical Society appeals for new members. Trustees note only 263 active or lifetime members, urging community support to expand programs, exhibits, and the Records Center partnership. Dues are 10 dollars annually or 25 dollars for a family, with free museum tours for members.
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Franklin County Historical Society
Franklin County
FCHS
Dietrich
America
Old Depot Museum
W. Tecumseh
Ottawa
Campaign Money Blues Marks Kansas Insurance Race
Martin Hawver notes the Kansas insurance commissioner contest centers on campaign funding. Sandy Praeger accepts broader industry money while Jim Garner refuses insurance industry funds, raising questions about watchdog threats versus practical regulation. Both cite past leaders and bills, but voters must navigate opaque duties of the office.
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Kansas
House
Jim Garner
D-Coffeyville
Senate
Sandy Praeger
R-Lawrence
Praeger
Garner
Insurance
Guy
Kyle
Insurance Commissioner
Ance
Kathleen Sebelius
Martin Hawver
Hawver
Capitol Report
Deterrence and Iraq War Critics Question Bush Policy
Charley Reese argues that Iraq poses no mortal threat to the United States and suggests the Bush administration withholds reasons for war. He dismisses Saddam as weak compared to US power, questions deterrence, and accuses the administration of insulting American intelligence while urging transparent justification.
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Bush
America
Iraq
Dick Cheney
United States
Fae
Saddam Hussein
CIA
Saddam
George Bush
Yugoslavia
Afghanistan
Europe
Asia
Middle East
Iran
Kuwait
Hitler
Soviet Union
Traq
Charley Reese
P.O. Box
Orlando
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Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Isham
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Fox
Spedar
Stacy Cohen
Linda Brawn
Kathy Miller
Ken Kistner
Kkistner
Fil Gray
Tim Millbern
Cedar
King Features Syndicate
Cail
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