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Monday, January 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Margaret Price of Helping Hands Humane Society offers advice on keeping pets safe and comfortable during cold weather, including using straw for bedding, ensuring fresh water, providing extra food, protecting their paws, and avoiding leaving them in cars.  WIBW
  • Living the Dream Inc. in Topeka celebrated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a worship night, emphasizing the progress since the civil rights movement and the ongoing journey towards justice and freedom.  WIBW
  • Brian Dultmeier, after his dog Langlie won a nationwide contest, donated his prize money to Helping Hands Humane Society to support animal adoption.  WIBW

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Shawnee County Parks and Recreation initiated the first of three meet-and-greets with the Baton Rouge Zydeco hockey players in Topeka, offering fans drills demonstrations, autographs, and a chance to win game tickets.  WIBW

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • Pretend Friend Concert

    Enjoy a live concert featuring Pretend Friend at the Happy Basset Barrel House in Topeka.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • NA Meetings - Open Discussion for Beginners

    An open candlelight discussion meeting for beginners providing supportive conversations in English.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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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.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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