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Fairlawn Road Construction Project to Begin Monday, August 18

The City of Topeka will begin a major road construction project on SW Fairlawn Rd. from SW 28th St. to SW 22nd Pl. area on Monday, August 18, with work expected to continue through October, 2026. The project will involve much-needed street, stormwater, waterline, and sanitary sewer improvements, as well as repairs to the bridge …

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City of Topeka Partners with East Topeka Senior Center to Provide Free Transportation for Seniors to National Night Out

The City of Topeka’s Office of Inclusive Communities is proud to announce a partnership with the East Topeka Senior Center to provide free transportation for seniors attending this year’s National Night Out event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Agriculture Hall, 1 Expocentre Drive. Thanks to this partnership, any …

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City of Topeka Announces Chad Longstaff as Interim Fire Chief

The City of Topeka is proud to announce the appointment of Chad Longstaff as Interim Fire Chief for the Topeka Fire Department, effective August 4, 2025.  Longstaff brings over three decades of dedicated service to the Topeka Fire Department, having worked his way through the ranks from firefighter to leadership. He previously retired in 2024 …

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City of Topeka Rules for Election Signs

City staff have recently received reports of campaign signs in private yards and the public right‑of‑way being destroyed or removed without permission. Under Kansas law, intentionally damaging or removing another person’s property, including yard signs, may constitute criminal damage to property and can lead to fines or other penalties. In addition, to help candidates and …

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City of Topeka to Host Back-to-School Supply Event for Income-Qualified Families

The City of Topeka’s Office of Inclusive Communities is proud to host a Back-to-School Supply Event to support income-qualified families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. This initiative, funded in part by the City of Topeka and community sponsors to be announced later this week, aims to ensure every child starts the year …

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City of Topeka Invites Public to National Night Out

The City of Topeka invites all residents to join in on the fun at this year’s National Night Out celebration, hosted by the Office of Inclusive Communities and City of Topeka staff, on Saturday, August 9, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Agriculture Hall, 1 Expocentre Drive. This free community event brings neighbors together for …

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