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Commissioners start long process to developing, passing city’s 2025 budget
Budget season is already starting for Ottawa city commissioners who took their first look at the city’s stormwater utility fund during their May 8 meeting.Melanie Landis, city finance director, told commissioners they would be reviewing other specific city funds each week as they prepare to set the 2025 budget.
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OU tennis teams fall in nationals
The Ottawa University tennis teams’ season came to an end in the first round of the NAIA Tournament. Both teams fell 4-0. The Lady Braves lost to Loyola, while the men played Reinhardt. It was the men’s first national tournament appearance. The men were the KCAC runner-up. The Lady Braves finished their season with an…
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As part of our 5 Questions 5 Answers series, we’re talking to Paul Bean, executive director of the Franklin County Development Council.