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Ottawa study session in review, mill levy possibilities and the 2027 budget
The Ottawa City Commission spent most of its study session on July 29 reviewing the proposed 2027 budget, with much of the discussion centered on the city’s mill levy, rising operation costs and options for maintaining or reducing current city services.
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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