
April 2025

Cyclones play in three straight one-run games
OTTAWA – One run has been huge for the Ottawa Cyclones baseball team.

Cyclones place third at Osawatomie Invitational
OSAWATOMIE – Cayden Turner won the individual title in the Osawatomie Invitational, leading the Ottawa Cyclones to third place.

Celebrating National Work Zone Awareness Week with scholarships for students
All of Kansas is celebrating National Work Zone Awareness in Kansas for the week of April 21-25.

Community room at Ottawa High School fills up for Hepner twins’ signings
OTTAWA – Twins Carter and Caleb Hepner were surrounded by family, coaches and friends in a packed community room at Ottawa High School on signing day.

Michel, Toumberlin homer to lead Ottawa past De Soto
OTTAWA – Ainsley Michel and Abby Toumberlin homered as the Ottawa softball team took the second game of a doubleheader from De Soto to split the series.

AdventHealth announces Volunteer of the Year
OTTAWA - To honor the support of AdventHealth volunteers, their contributions were recognized at the 2024 Annual Volunteer Awards.

Ottawa recognizes volunteers
OTTAWA - The Ottawa City Commission proclaimed April 20-26 as National Volunteer Recognition Week in Ottawa, honoring those who generously donate their time serving the community.

Burkdoll breaks Central Heights 1,600-meters record
LAWRENCE – Connor Burkdoll broke a Central Heights school record in the 1,600-meters during the Lawrence Free State Invitational.

Four-year celebration of Donuts for Do-Gooders
The “Donuts for Do-Gooders” program turned 4 years old this week, and to celebrate, Daylight Donuts owner, Charity McCain, gave away prizes randomly throughout the morning.