Ottawa school board weighs deal for former Middle School
Ottawa School Board votes unanimously to enter negotiations with Pioneer Group Topeka for possession of the former Ottawa Middle School. ASJ Leasing contributed toward removing the long-standing issue, aims to restore the tax rolls, and shift focus to long term planning for more elementary schools, better test scores, reduced dropouts, expanded course offerings, and stronger music programs as Ottawa grows.
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Topeka
Ottawa Middle School
ASJ Leasing
ASJ
Jerry Thompson
Fifth
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Ottawa
Tyson receives praise for transportation and local health care efforts
Dene Vickery cites Senator Robert Tyson and allies in pushing a highway funding bill for Highways 59 and 169 and a children’s health care plan. He contrasts Tyson’s record with former Senator Doug Walker and Finney’s administration, noting highway funds spent and KPERS funding issues, and touts Tyson as effective representative for the 12th District.
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Ralph Tanner
Tyson
12Th District
Kansas
Doug Walker
Walker
Osawatomie State Hospital
Bill Feuerborn
Topeka
Finney
KPERS
Dene Vickery
GOP
Why no uproar over marriage tax
Judy Farrell of Ottawa writes that Republicans favor wealthy couples in the marriage tax relief and criticized Clinton for not vetoing it earlier. She argues the policy mainly helps the rich and urges voters to back Al Gore, highlighting concerns about Social Security and a Republican-leaning state.
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Clinton
USA
Congress
al Gore
Judy Farrell
Ottawa
Reader Forum letters sought with signatures and contact
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald. All letters must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Send submissions to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067.
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Ottawa Youth Council proposal presented to City Commission
Mayor advocates a Youth Advisory Council for USD 290 residents of Ottawa. A draft resolution was shown in June, with plans to vote soon. The program aims to empower middle and high school students, requiring applications, study sessions, and interviews led by the youth.
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Eckan
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Kansas Commission On National and Community Service
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Ottawa City Commission
Rjacksonott.net
Bush and Gore clash over capitalism and state power
Economist Richard Salsman argues that Bush's compassionate conservatism echoes Gore’s anti capitalist agenda. He contends both parties glorify government growth while neglecting individual rights to wealth and liberty. Salsman urges pro capitalism values as core GOP strength.
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Mass
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Marina del Rey
Calif
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