| Telephone | -Call Southwestern Bell 1-800-464-7928 to start service -Pick up a local phonebook (also maps and other goodies) at the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | 109 E 2nd (785)242-1000 |
| Utilities--Electric & Water | City Hall | 101 S. Hickory (785)229-3600 |
| Utilities--Gas | Kansas Gas Service 1-800-794-4780 |
| Cable Television | Allegiance Communications | 209 W 2nd (785)242-7776 |
| Trash collection --independent contractors |
A list is available at the Ottawa Library | 105 S Hickory (785)242-3080 or online |
| Recycling | Franklin County Recycling | 2038 S Main (785)229-8470 |
| Driver's License Renewal | 225 S Walnut, Suite B, (785)242-1276 |
| Automobile Registration | Motor Vehicle Dept. Franklin County Courthouse | 315 S Main (785)229-3455 |
| Voter Registration | -County Clerk's Office Franklin County Courthouse | 315 S
Main (785)229-3410 -Ottawa Library | 105 S Hickory (785)242-3080 |
| Schools | -USD290
Office |
123 W 4th (785)229-8010 -Ottawa Library Community Information |
| Child Care | Ottawa Library Community Information |
| Churches | -The Ottawa Herald publishes a directory each Friday -Ottawa Library Churches webpage |
| News | Ottawa Herald |
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S Cedar (785)242-4700 Radio Stations: KOFO 1220AM | KRBW FM 90.5 FM | KTJO RAGE 88.9 FM |
| Recreation | Ottawa Recreation Commission | Don Woodward Center | 517 E 3rd (785)242-1939 |
| Restaurants | Ottawa Library Community Information |
| Internet Service Providers | Ottawa Library Community Information |