Ottawa

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Ottawa…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Ottawa C…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Ottawa County, Kansas means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Ottawa County, Kansas would you like to share this week? We look forward to yo…

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Ottawa County, Kansas and tell us briefly where you took it!

=== Early history === For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of No…

Ottawa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Minneapolis. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 5,735. The county was named after the Odawa tribe.

Mazurek B-dur op. 17 nr 1 Musopen · Public Domain

1st movement from J. S. Bach's Italian Concerto played on piano Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Tchaikovsky Symphony No.3 in D major III. Andante (Tchaikovsky) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Symphony No.19 in E flat major IV. Allegro (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Symphony No.34 C major II. Andante di molto (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 15 in B flat major K450 II. Andante (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain