The Franklin County Children’s Literature Festival is happening April 27, in-person for the first time in two years. The festival, which is attended by third, fourth and fifth grade students from several public and private schools in Franklin County, features presentations by authors, illustrators, musicians and storytellers from all over the country.
April 22 is Earth Day. To celebrate, The Ottawa Herald spoke with Public Works Director Dennis Tharp to about things the City of Ottawa is doing to reduce its carbon footprint and help the environment.
One year ago, Betty Birzer of ReeceNichols decided to bring a box of donuts to the cooks at PrimeTime Grille as a way of thanking them for the hard work they put in throughout the pandemic. She was surprised by how excited everyone was by the gift, but then she came to a realization: while everyone was busy thanking healthcare workers and teachers (who deserved all of the praise and then some, to be sure), nobody had thought to reach out to those working behind the scenes to thank them for the countless hours they’d put in to bring people food, groceries, and other necessities, all while potentially risking their lives. That’s when she got an idea, but she’d need some help.
During their April 20 meeting, the Ottawa City commissioners confirmed reappointments and appointments to various board positions. All members will serve two, three, or four-year terms. Reappointments are as follows:
With Teacher Appreciation Week upon us, let’s all take time out of our day to thank a teacher. Providing our students with quality education is just the beginning of all that our great teachers do for our communities, and they deserve our thanks.
Two Franklin County students studying at Kansas State University, Isaac Wingert and Cyla Gardner, were selected to receive scholarships from the Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) to support their education in the field of agriculture.
An annual rite of spring is mowing yards. The City of Ottawa would like to remind patrons that grass clippings should be kept in the yard.
There will be an art exhibit featuring watercolor art by Mary Hall. Those attending will receive a complimentary original or print.
The Sunflower Piecemakers Quilt Guild is holding its 36th annual Quilt Show on Saturday, April 23 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Goppert Building in Ottawa. Over 160 quilts created and collected by 40 guild members will featured in the show, including a queen-sized “opportunity quilt” that will be available to win through a raffle.
The AdventHealth Ottawa Auxiliary has a 50-year tradition of awarding scholarships to those entering a health-related career. In the past five decades, the organization has awarded 351 scholarships totaling $$208,150.