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Harvesters food bank feeling pinch of high inflation, reduced federal funding

Harvesters food bank

Harvesters food bank, which serves 760 member organizations in 26 counties in Missouri and Kansas, is being squeezed by high inflation and reduced federal funding. “We’ve sort of gone from a pandemic ...

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Christian leaders respond to vice president’s latest comments about abortion and faith

Christian leaders are taking issue with Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent comments that Americans do not have to “abandon their faith” to support abortion rights. “I say this, one does not have ...

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Conservative states are home to greater income equality, better education, census data show

The more conservative the state, the greater the income equality, according to “The Daily Wire’s” analysis of new census data. New York, Connecticut and California have the biggest gulf between rich and poor, while ...

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Wednesday is deadline for Missourians to register to vote in November elections

Wednesday is the deadline for Missourians to register to vote in the November 8 midterm elections. Registration application must be submitted online, completed in person or postmarked on that date for it ...

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Spencer Lindsay to speak at C5Alive POWER Luncheon

C5Alive

The monthly C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held October 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Peak, 1930 SW Gage. The featured speaker will be Spencer Lindsay, CEO & Founder at ...

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2nd Annual Topeka Fall Fest features live music, health fair, fun

Great weather and a pent-up demand brought four thousand people to the Topeka Fall Fest last year, and a similar crowd is expected this year, according to organizers. Families attending will be ...

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TSA PreCheck screening program to be offered in Topeka

TSA PreCheck

Attention Topeka area travelers! You can sign up in Topeka this month for TSA PreCheck and save time and trouble when traveling. The AAA Topeka store at 1223 SW Wanamaker (next to ...

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NOTO Live Festival is September 9 & 10

NOTO

The NOTO Arts and Entertainment District is bringing back NOTO Live, a weekend celebration packed full of performance art, live music, busking, and talent of all kinds. Performers will be sprinkled throughout ...

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C5Alive POWER Luncheon to be held at Thornton Place

C5Alive

The monthly C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held September 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Thornton Place, 2901 SW Armstrong in Topeka. The featured speaker is Hank Hylton, who will speak ...

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Topeka art & music continues in NOTO District

NOTO

First Friday Art Walk in NOTO this month will feature the Good Sam Club Band, playing August 5, 6pm, at Redbud Park. First Friday Art Walk hours are 10 am to 9 ...

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C5Alive POWER Luncheon to feature Barry Feaker

C5Alive

This month’s C5Alive POWER Luncheon will feature Barry Feaker as the main speaker. It will be held August 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Peak, 1930 SW Gage.  Feaker served ...

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Conservative candidates rally on Topeka Capitol grounds

conservative candidates

A crowd gathered at the south steps of the Kansas Statehouse on Saturday, as conservative candidates spoke about their values and the focus of their campaigns. Mike Brown, a candidate for Secretary ...

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KS State Rep. gives facts concerning the Value Them Both Amendment

Why did the Kansas legislature bring forth the amendment?  The answer is not that complicated.  The two basic reasons were:   A quote from the Kansas Judicial website states, “Kansas state government, ...

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Abortion: Pro-Choice Versus Pro-Life

Now abortion law is up to states. Some will ban it, while most blue states will allow it in some form. Because libertarians want government out of our lives, people assume we are pro-choice. ...

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After Roe: What Now? Do We Value Them Both?

The United States Supreme Court has determined that Federal Government authority to regulate abortion is not found in the Constitution, and that therefore it falls to each individual state to do so. ...

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You can still register for National Night Out, to be held on August 6

national night out

The Safe Streets organization is about to embark on its 26th year of National Night Out in the Topeka/Shawnee County community! This annual event, which will be held Saturday, August 6, brings ...

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Kansas voter registration deadline is July 12; here’s how to register and vote

The Aug. 2 primary will be here before long. And in Kansas, it’s critical for those wishing to vote to make sure their voter registration is up to date before that time. ...

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C5Alive POWER Luncheon will focus on Value Them Both Amendment

This month’s C5Alive POWER Luncheon will feature speakers on the Value Them Both Amendment. It will be held July 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Aldersgate Village, 7220 SW Asbury Dr. ...

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Spirit of Kansas, other Topeka events to celebrate our Independence

The Spirit of Kansas festival is set for July 4 at Lake Shawnee, one of many events to celebrate Independence Day. The Spirit of Kansas Festival is set for July 4 at ...

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Topeka spray parks open; heat warnings issued

Topeka spray park

Topeka water parks have opened, and the Salvation Army has issued warnings and guides concerning the summer heat. HEAT SAFETY Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles. Slow down, stay ...

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Topeka Metro bus system joins Dump the Pump promotion as gas prices soar

On Thursday, June 16, the Topeka Metro transit system will be participating with numerous other transit providers in the United States for the 16th Annual National Dump the Pump Day. Sponsored by the ...

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Two non-profits will host Community Walk / Passport to Health

The Twilight Branch of the Topeka Lions Club have taken on the challenge to provide a service to the community that focuses on Diabetes. Lions International has five focuses including: Diabetes · ...

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Sole Reason Sneakers and Smiles Golf Tournament benefits local kids in need

Sole Reason’s 4th Annual Sneakers and Smiles Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 25th, 2022. This event benefits local kids in need. It is a 4-person scramble tournament, and it will ...

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Topeka’s 24 for Life program earns CDC recognition

24 for Life

24 for Life, a Diabetes Prevention Program, has earned the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Full Plus Recognition. This designation is reserved for programs that have effectively delivered a quality, ...

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Over $3000 in cash prizes offered in Topeka Youth Project Tournament

Topeka Youth Project golf

The 24th Annual Topeka Youth Project Tee Off for Youth Golf Tournament will take place Friday, June 03, 2022, at Shawnee Country Club. The tournament is sponsored by Reser’s Fine Foods and ...

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