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Enjoying the sun

No matter how hot it was, my grandfather always wore a brimmed hat and long-sleeved pearl snap shirts to protect against the ever-present and invisible ultraviolet rays in the summer….

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City counsel, staff reviewing Proximity Park sale

Now that the inspection period has ended, the City Commission has directed legal counsel and administrative staff to thoroughly review its options regarding the Proximity Park land sale agreement between the City of Ottawa and Lightfield Energy, LLC. Once the options are identified, any discussion and next steps by the City Commission will be taken…

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OU named Champions of Character winner

Ottawa University athletics was recognized by the NAIA as a 2025-26 Champions of Character® Five-Star Institution Silver Award recipient, highlighting the department’s continued commitment to excellence in academics, sportsmanship, character development, and campus leadership. Ottawa was one of 203 NAIA member institutions to receive a Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award during the 2025-26 academic…

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Athlete of Week voting is open

The weekly Athlete of the Week is open for voting. The link to vote is: Contests & Sweepstakes (cherryroad.com) or click on icon at ottawaherald.com

Opinion

Enjoying the sun

No matter how hot it was, my grandfather always wore a brimmed hat and long-sleeved pearl snap shirts to protect against the ever-present and invisible ultraviolet rays in the summer. He had a good reason…

Lifestyle