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Topeka
Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Topeka, a local couple opens their pond for community hockey games, embracing the sport's grassroots amidst the return of professional hockey to the city. The Topeka Capital-Journal
- ➤ Over 400 attendees celebrated community achievements and Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at the 40th annual Scholarship and Community Awards Banquet in Topeka, where 28 students received scholarships. WIBW
- ➤ Over 100 participants gathered at the Topeka Capitol for the People's March to express concerns over civil, women's, and LGBTQ rights, and the conflict in Gaza. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jam 4 Dan Benefit Concert in Topeka raises funds to provide music lesson scholarships for Northeast Kansas youth, honoring Dan Falley's passion for music education. WIBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community members learned about fall prevention at the 'Walk with a Doc' event hosted by Stormont Vail Health at Washburn University. WIBW
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Washburn Ichabods Women's Basketball vs. Fort Hays State Tigers
Watch an exciting NCAA basketball game featuring the Washburn Ichabods facing off against the Fort Hays State Tigers at Lee Arena.
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Pretend Friend Concert
Enjoy a live concert featuring Pretend Friend at the Happy Basset Barrel House in Topeka.
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NA Meetings - Open Discussion for Beginners
An open candlelight discussion meeting for beginners providing supportive conversations in English.
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Weekly Country Dance Nights at Happy Basset Barrel House
Country Dance Nights feature free entry for ladies and dance lessons, providing an opportunity for the Topeka community to enjoy country music and dancing.
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2025 Kansas Lawn and Garden Show
The Kansas Lawn and Garden Show offers homeowners a vast array of exhibits and expert discussions on landscaping, gardening, and home improvement in a family-friendly environment.
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2025 Topeka Polar Plunge
The 2025 Topeka Polar Plunge offers a fun-filled day featuring registration, a costume contest, cornhole games, and a silent auction to benefit Special Olympics Kansas.
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Top Town Throw Down – TBTWC Home Tournament
The Top Town Throw Down is a wrestling tournament for Open, Novice, and Girls divisions held at Washburn Rural High School.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Neil Barringham
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