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Camera man captures footage of a log cabin.
The 1859 Dietrich Cabin makes an appearance in Episode 6 of Kevin Costner's The West (2025). The cabin plays the role of the Adair Cabin (John Brown Cabin at John Brown Museum State Historic Site in Osawatomie, Kansas). Dietrich Cabin appears at about the 35:40-minute mark. #OttawaKS
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A crowd fills a small, historic church. A young girl reads from a piece of paper.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMEMORATION, 1994: On January 16, community members gathered at Bethany Chapel Baptist Church in #OttawaKS, to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. USD 290 Garfield Elementary 2nd Grader Shana Wheeler reads her first-place essay during the service.
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Obelisk-like white marble grave marker featuring hand with finger pointing up. Louis A. Barney, died Dec 11 1882 aged 68 Y 1 M 24 D.
1870s downtown Kansas street scene. a three-story brick building with decorative ironwork is surrounded by wood-frame structures with false fronts. Business signs include Hamblin Land Office, A.W. Barker Photographs, Herald Office, Franklin State Bank, Beer & Bros Clothing store, and Great Western Hotel de Horse Livery Stable.
LOUIS A. BARNEY (1814-1882): A real estate developer and horticulturalist who struggled mightily with alcohol and became one of the first Kansans prosecuted under the state’s prohibition laws of 1880. The "Barney Block" building stood at the SW corner of 2nd & Main until 1880. #OttawaKS #Cemeteries
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Map showing locations of the “No Kings 2.0” protests to be held in Kansas on Saturday, October 18th, 2025.
#NoKings 2.0
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
#NoKingsKansas
(Part 2 of 2)
#LawrenceKS
#ManhattanKS
#MarysvilleKS
#McPhersonKS
#NewtonKS
#OttawaKS
#OverlandParkKS
#PittsburgKS
#TopekaKS
#WichitaKS
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www.nokings.org
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Reaching across Ottawa right now. View from the Eisenhower exit from southbound I-35. #ottawaks #kswx
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Two sides of the same monument. Grave of Christina Reidy, 1846-1883. Mount Calvary Cemetery. #ottawaks #historiccemetery
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Once the home of the widow of Ottawa University founder Tauy Jones, today it served as a SWAT training practice house. It will likely be torn down soon.
The windows were being shattered as I pulled into my driveway across the street.
#RIPhistorichouse #OttawaKS
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Woman standing in a hallway
The City of Ottawa has approved a Solicitor License for an employee of Vyve to be in our area today. If you have any concerns, please contact Ottawa Police Department. Photo of the authorized solicitor below. #OttawaKS
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Starting July 9, crews will begin concrete work in the 2200 block of S. King St., just west of Club Car Wash. Work starts in the southbound lane and will shift to northbound once complete. Expect lane reductions and traffic delays over the next few weeks. #ottawaks #roadwork
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What matters most to you in Ottawa?
✅ Safer streets & sidewalks
✅ A new pool
✅ Better parks, trails & public safety
✅ Upgraded infrastructure
Tell us what you want to see prioritized 👉 www.ottawaks.gov/survey
#OttawaKS #CommunitySurvey
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🚧 Road Work Alert: 14th Street 🚧
Starting Friday, July 11, Killough Construction will begin milling work on 14th Street from Main to Cedar.
🚗 Traffic will be limited during this time
#OttawaKS #RoadWork #TrafficAlert #PlanAhead #PublicWorks #14thStreetProject
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🐥💛 30 Years of Quacktastic Support! 💛🐥
At the July 2nd City Commission Meeting, Mayor Emily Allen proudly accepted a Plaque of Appreciation from the Optimist Club on behalf of the City of Ottawa — recognizing 30 years of support for the annual Duck Race!
#OttawaKS #CommunityPride #duckrace
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🎆Fireworks are not allowed in Ottawa city limits (Code Ch. 9, Art. 4). Celebrate safely at our free fireworks show & food trucks in Forest Park from 4–9PM on July 4! 🎇❤️
Info: ottawaks.citycode.net/index.html#!...
#OttawaKS #SafeCelebrating
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4th of July Celebration in Forest Park!🎆
Join us in Forest Park, Ottawa, Kansas on Friday, July 4th from 4 PM – 9 PM for an evening full of fun, food, and fireworks — FREE ADMISSION!
#OttawaKS #4thofJuly #ForestParkFun #FamilyFun #FireworksInThePark
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🚨 Project Alert – Pinoak Sewer Lift Station Installation 🚨
Today, June 24, Hickman Environmental will begin installing the new Pinoak Sewer Lift Station at 1048 W. 13th Street.
We appreciate your patience as we continue investing in critical infrastructure improvements! #OttawaKS #infrastructure
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🚨 Now Hiring! The City of Ottawa, Kansas is looking for motivated individuals to join our team! 💼
We're currently accepting applications
Ready to make a difference in your community? 🌟
👉 Apply today at www.ottawaks.gov/employment
#ottawaks #NowHiring #CityJobs #JoinOurTeam
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NOTICE: The Governing Body of the City of Ottawa will meet on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm for the City Commission Retreat at Ottawa City Hall, 101 S. Hickory St, with Consultant Andy Huckaba #ottawaks #localgovernment
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🚧 Traffic Update – 15th & Main 🚧
Good news! The westbound and northbound lanes on the northeast corner of the 15th & Main intersection are now open.
Westbound traffic is no longer down to one lane—thank you for your patience as work continues!
#OttawaKS #TrafficUpdate #RoadWork #DriveSafe
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At today’s Commission Meeting, Ottawa proudly proclaimed:
🖤 June 19 as #Juneteenth
🏘️ June as #SmallCitiesMonth
Honoring freedom, equity, and the vital role of small communities.
📸 Photos from the meeting below!
#OttawaKS #CityCommission #CommunityMatters
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