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City of Topeka Announces Yard of the Month Program

The City of Topeka is excited to announce the launch of the Changing Our Culture of Property Maintenance Yard of the Month Program, beginning in June 2025. This initiative recognizes residents who take exceptional care of their yards, enhancing curb appeal and fostering a sense of community pride. The Office of Inclusive Communities (OIC) works …

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Host a National Night Out Event in Your Neighborhood

The City of Topeka invites residents to attend a quick, 1- hour informational session to learn how to host a National Night Out (NNO) event in their neighborhood. These sessions will provide step-by-step guidance on how to receive up to $200 in stipend support and to host a successful, community-centered event. Attendees will learn about: …

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Topeka Police Department Launches New Violent Crime Reduction Initiative: “PACT – Police and Community Together

The Topeka Police Department is proud to announce the launch of a new specialized initiative aimed at reducing violent crime in our city and increasing community engagement and involvement. The program, titled PACT (Police and Community Together) is built on the principle that lasting public safety is only possible through strong, collaborative partnerships between law …

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City of Topeka Hires Assistant City Manager

The City of Topeka announced Monday that Avery Moore will serve as the city’s next Assistant City Manager. Moore holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, a master’s degree in management, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Leadership at Liberty University. He brings 35 years of law enforcement experience, having started his career with …

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City to Host Second Meeting for Update of Topeka’s Pedestrian Plan

This month the Metropolitan Topeka Planning Organization (MTPO), in coordination with the City of Topeka, will host its second community open house and presentation on the Update of the City’s 2016 Pedestrian Plan. The plan’s goal is to continue creating safe and connected walkways between schools, parks, shopping districts, workplaces, and other popular destinations. Anyone …

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City of Topeka Completes Downtown Utilities Relocation Projects

The City of Topeka Utilities Department is pleased to announce the successful completion of six major utility relocation projects in preparation for the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Polk-Quincy Viaduct (PQV) improvement project. Over the past year, contractors worked to relocate water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure throughout the project area in and around Downtown Topeka …

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