Students from Harvard Kennedy School’s (HKS) Taubman Center for State and Local Government will be visiting the City of Topeka in January. The visit is part of the Center’s annual Transition Term ...
Read More »January C5Alive Luncheon will feature local pastor
The January C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held January 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Peak, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. The featured speaker will be Doyle Pryor, pastor of First ...
Read More »Kansans for Life endorses Schmidt, Estes, LaTurner and Mann in 2022
The political action committee of Kansans for Life (KFL PAC) is endorsing Attorney General Derek Schmidt for Governor. Additionally, the PAC is making a historic, early endorsement of Congressmen Ron Estes (KS-4), ...
Read More »Annual ‘Rally and March for Life’ planned for Kansas State Capitol Jan. 25
Kansans for Life will hold the Annual Rally and March for Life in Topeka on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. The event has drawn thousands in the past. The day will feature numerous ...
Read More »45 Years of Nutcracker: Ballet Midwest presents annual production
For forty-five years, Ballet Midwest has been entertaining audiences with the enchanting Nutcracker Ballet set to the unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky. Join Clara at her family’s Christmas Eve party where she receives ...
Read More »C5Alive Christmas Luncheon to celebrate with music, games
The December C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held December 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairlawn Plaza Mall, featuring Christmas music and fun activities. There will be prizes for the favorite ...
Read More »How to get cheap (or free) health insurance if you retire early
I often hear when I first meet with someone that the only reason they are still working is to pay for health insurance until they can get on Medicare at age 65. ...
Read More »Drop-off sites to open for Operation Christmas Child
Across the nation, more than 4,000 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, ...
Read More »C5 luncheon to be held at Kansas National Guard Museum
Master Sgt. Jeremy Byers, state command historian for the Kansas Army National Guard, will be the featured speaker at the November C5 Alive POWER Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Veterans Day, ...
Read More »Kelly says Biden vaccine mandate not ‘correct’ or ‘effective’ solution
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has come out against President Biden’s vaccine mandate, adding to concerns she voiced on Thursday of last week. “Yesterday, I reviewed the new vaccine mandate from the Biden Administration,” Kelly stated on Friday. “While ...
Read More »Parking meters active again on downtown Topeka side streets
Side street parking in downtown Topeka is once again metered on weekdays during business hours. This change impacts metered parking spots on side streets located one block east and west of S ...
Read More »Lots of art-themed opportunities in NOTO during November
On Topeka’s First Friday Art Walk on November 5, you will be able to see the newest show at the NOTO Arts Center, Topeka Parks & Green Spaces posters with unveiling of ...
Read More »Ten-digit dialing now required in Kansas area codes 785 and 620
You’ll now need to include the area code (10-digit dialing) when making most phone calls in Kansas, or the call won’t go through Kansans that live in area codes 785 or 620 ...
Read More »How low can rates go?
Looking back to the start of the century, interest rates have been in decline. Back then the Aggregate Bond Index was paying over 7%. Today? Just 1%. This means in order for ...
Read More »State Senator Kristen O’Shea will speak at C5 Luncheon
Businesswoman and Kansas State Senator Kristen O’Shea will be the featured speaker at the October C5 Alive POWER Luncheon. She will discuss her business strategies and her political experiences. Lunch will be ...
Read More »Inaugural Topeka Fall Fest will be October 9 at the Vinewood Venue
Two to three thousand people are expected to attend the Inaugural Topeka Fall Fest, to be held October 9 at The Vinewood, 2848 SE 29th St. Families will be able to listen ...
Read More »Kansas River access closed at Saline Road
Starting on October 1st, the public Kansas River access on Saline Road in North Topeka closed while necessary construction takes place at the river weir and boat ramp area. The river will ...
Read More »City of Topeka to gauge citizen satisfaction
The City of Topeka will be conducting its 2021 Citizen Satisfaction Survey through September 30th. The survey will be administered digitally through the nationally recognized ETC Institute via phone, mail and the ...
Read More »Ten-digit dialing begins soon in Kansas area codes 785 and 620
Kansans that live in area codes 785 or 620 will soon be required to use 10-digit dialing when making local calls. This change will make it easier for persons in crisis to ...
Read More »KVC Charity Golf Tournament benefits foster children
KVC Shawnee County Golf For Kids 2nd Annual Golf Tournament will host dozens of golfers on September 17 in a charity golf game to raise money for foster children and teens who ...
Read More »NOTO LIVE is back in North Topeka this weekend
The NOTO Arts and Entertainment District and Envista Credit Union once again are bringing NOTO LIVE to North Topeka. It is a celebration packed full of performance art, live music, busking, and ...
Read More »Thornton Place to host September C5 luncheon
The September C5 “POWER” Luncheon will be held September 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Thornton Place, 2901 SW Armstrong. The featured speaker will be Jeanne Gawdun, Director of Government Relations ...
Read More »Big Boy 4014 to make return visits to Kansas on Sept. 2
Big Boy No. 4014, the famed Union Pacific steam locomotive built in the 1940s, will appear for public viewing on Wednesday in Kansas City at Union Station, then depart at 8:00 a.m. ...
Read More »Vacation locations close to home make great ‘Staycation’ options
We are creatures of habit, but how does that apply to a vacation? We often associate feelings of positivity and comfort with familiarity, which is created by the repetition of tasks and ...
Read More »Former Gov. Jeff Colyer drops out of gubernatorial race due to prostate cancer
Former governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Dr. Jeff Colyer (R) has announced he is ending his campaign for Kansas governor and receiving treatment for prostate cancer. “While I have always focused on ...
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