The next special exhibit at the Kansas Museum of History commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the courageous women who made it possible. A special ...
Read More »‘Women Where They Belong: In Government and Politics’ is new museum exhibit
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site is featuring a temporary exhibit, “Women Where They Belong: In Government and Politics,” which features 9 women ...
Read More »C5Alive “POWER” Luncheon to be held at Thornton Place
The March C5Alive “POWER” Luncheon will be held March 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Thornton Place. The featured speaker will be Tabitha Petefish. The meeting will feature information on options ...
Read More »Gage Park mini train, Carousel open for Spring Break week
Topeka’s Gage Park mini train is back on track. The Gage Park mini train and carousel will be open for Spring Break, the week of March 7-14. After Spring Break, the rides ...
Read More »Kansas gets new personalized license plate design
A new personalized license plate design will soon be seen on Kansas roads. The plate, featuring wind turbines on a Kansas sunrise, is aptly named “Powering the Future.” It will serve as ...
Read More »7th Annual EasterFest returns to North Kansas Avenue and Garfield Park
UPDATE: The 2020 EasterFest celebration has been postponed to a later date, yet to be determined. Stay tuned to Metro Voice for updates. EasterFest, the annual Topeka Easter Parade & Fun Fair, ...
Read More »Great Overland Station to host Harvey House Luncheon
Coming up next month, the Great Overland Station will host another Harvey House Luncheon. These uniquely elegant luncheons are served by their very own costumed Harvey Girls, who enjoy sharing their knowledge ...
Read More »New Kansas attractions coming in 2020
In 2020, get set to “play ball” when Wichita’s new $75 million baseball stadium and its upstart Wind Surge team celebrate opening day on April 14. All year long, Kansas’ all-star lineup ...
Read More »Doorstep’s Operation Soup Line fundraiser is back at Ag Hall
Operation Soup Line is back for the 17th annual event. It is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Doorstep, Inc., and is held at the Stormont Vail Event Center Ag Hall, ...
Read More »Gymnastics company grows into a new location
Capital Gymnastics & Athletics (formerly CAGE) is in the business of growth – growing the dreams and goals of their athletes, growing awareness about the benefits of gymnastics, and growing healthy habits ...
Read More »Envista Cares Challenge highlights the Jayhawk Theatre
Envista Credit Union has announced that it will highlight the Jayhawk Theatre through the Envista Cares Challenge during the month of February. All month, Envista will provide the Jayhawk Theatre with a ...
Read More »Kansas Constitutional Amendment on abortion fails, for now
For a decade-plus, Kansas lawmakers worked to create increasingly strict regulations on abortion. Pro-life forces pushed many of the rules, saying they were needed to keep clinics, and the women who use ...
Read More »Patrick Mahomes: fueled by faith
It’s hard to turn on the television, pick up a newspaper or even buy cereal these days without seeing the smiling face of Patrick Mahomes. The personable 23-year-old quarterback has been in demand ...
Read More »‘Valentine Business Matchmaker’ at C5Alive POWER Luncheon
The C5Alive “Business Matchmaker” Luncheon will be held February 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fairlawn Plaza Mall. The meeting will feature speed networking to help businesses match up with one ...
Read More »Rally at Capitol will celebrate school choice
A variety of education options will come together to celebrate educational freedom and school choice at a rally at the Kansas Statehouse at noon on Thursday, Jan. 30. The rally is the ...
Read More »House & Senate committees recommend state constitutional amendment
Interest was high at the Legislative hearing discussing the “Value Them Both” pro-life constitutional amendment to the Kansas State Constitution. A recent Kansas House and Senate Federal and State Affairs Joint Committee ...
Read More »Rally and March for Life draw hundreds to Kansas Capitol as constitutional amendment is endorsed
Cold and rainy weather didn’t stop hundreds of pro-life advocates from gathering Wednesday, January 22nd, at the Kansas Statehouse for the March for Life to mark the 47th anniversary of the U.S. ...
Read More »‘Bleeding Kansas’ Series returns to Constitution Hall
Dramatic interpretations and talks about the violent territorial and civil war history of Kansas, 1854-1865, will highlight the 2020 annual Bleeding Kansas series, which begins January 26. The programs are held at ...
Read More »Keith the Critic reviews movies for you!
Are there any movies you missed in the past year? Maybe now is a good time to catch up. Keith the Critic gives his reviews, as only he can, on some recent ...
Read More »Annual Rally and March for Life is Jan. 22 in Topeka
Kansans for Life will hold the annual Rally and March for Life in Topeka on January 22. The day will be full of events including educational workshops for teens and adults, an ...
Read More »The 401(k) / IRA IQ Quiz: How safe is your retirement?
While we all love the season of giving, there is one place that many are likely giving far more than they should: the Internal Revenue Service. As we’ve pointed out in our ...
Read More »A new series to begin at Topeka Performing Arts Center
The Topeka Performing Arts Center has announced Local Live! – a new event showcasing local bands and musicians. The inaugural event will take place Saturday, January 18th at 8pm featuring Topeka’s own ...
Read More »FROM THE CHEAP SEATS – ‘Tis the season
As I sit and write this, I’m reminded that today is officially “Black Monday.” No, it’s not the day that we do our after Christmas or New Year’s shopping. It’s the day ...
Read More »TRM Ministries announces new program for community
A new ongoing campaign has been announced by Barry Feaker and the staff at TRM Ministries. Here is the announcement and details on how the program will work: We are pleased ...
Read More »Topeka Zoo begins Christmas Tree recycling program
The Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center is now accepting used live Christmas trees for recycling. It is as easy as dropping the tree off at the same location as last year, on ...
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