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C-J Extra: Shawnee County Courthouse worker has seen many changes in past 41 years
Karen Collins, register of deeds office manager II for Shawnee County, has seen many changes — manually and technically — during her 41 → Read More
County commission to discuss comprehensive plan Monday
Shawnee County commissioners last October asked the Shawnee County Planning Commission to address issues regarding a proposed 2037 Shawnee County Comprehensive Plan.On Monday, they'll hear public comments and discuss the revised version of that land use plan for the county's unincorporated areas.Commissioners Kevin Cook, Bob Archer and Shelly Buhler will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in their chambers… → Read More
Kansas Riverkeeper: Kaw is for paddling, not floating
Kayaking on the Kansas River is a summertime experience that can be enjoyed in different ways — as a recreational activity, a way to get close to → Read More
Shawnee County Commission learns utility companies delaying work on bridge project
Shawnee County commissioners learned Thursday that four utility companies haven't yet moved their utilities out of the way for bridge work on S.E. 29th → Read More
Shawnee County Commission approves $109M for 2019
The Shawnee County Commission approved a 2019 budget of nearly $109 million budget on Monday, which essentially leaves the mill levy — and what → Read More
Young Topeka boy in remission from leukemia brings light to Children's Miracle Network
Max Prill, 7, of Topeka, has been in remission from leukemia for a year and a half and is the first Miracle Champion at Stormont Vail Health, a Children's → Read More
C-J Extra: Learn & Play Bus brings Topeka community together
The Learn & Play Bus stops at eight different locations in Topeka and Auburn each week, bringing learning opportunities for young children and → Read More
C-J Extra: Northeast Kansas Weddings Expo to have two fashion shows
The second annual Northeast Kansas Weddings Expo, presented by The Topeka Capital-Journal, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 22 in the Exhibition Hall → Read More
Young Aviators classes offered at Combat Air Museum
The Combat Air Museum will be holding "Young Aviators" classes for youths ages 9 to 13 in the Bob Dole Education Center located at Forbes Field at the Topeka Regional Airport.The classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 9-12 and Aug. 6-9, and provide instruction and field visits that include hands-on learning.Some of the educational opportunities included in… → Read More
C-J Extra: Topeka makeup artist's skills make clients feel beautiful
April Morris, esthetician and makeup artist at His & Her Salon & Day Spa, enjoys making her clients feel beautiful. Morris says she wants her clients to look their best, especially for weddings and other special occasions.Brides often schedule an appointment for a trial makeup session before their wedding day to work out any kinks and try different colors of makeup."I feel like for brides the… → Read More
Shawnee County commissioners hear update on parks and recreation software
Interactive maps from a system used by Shawnee County Parks and Recreation help employees easily find and quickly fix issues at parks, an official told → Read More
C-J Extra: Curtis Junior High alumni coordinating reunion
To avoid the hustle and bustle of graduations and Mother's Day, this year's Curtis Junior High School reunion has been moved to June 23.Reunion committee → Read More
Property owners address concerns to Shawnee County commissioners
Shawnee County commissioners were addressed by concerned property owners at Monday's meeting. Two resolutions were presented by Jonathan Brzon, assistant → Read More
C-J Extra: Front Door Catering, other food trucks to bring thousands to downtown for festival
The Capital City Family & Food Truck Festival brings dozens of food trucks to downtown Topeka — and thousands of people to sample the food.One of the food trucks participating this year is Front Door Catering, owned by Mike Weibel and Nicole DeGennaro.On June 2, Front Door Catering will be making its second appearance at the festival. DeGennaro says the food truck sells "alternative barbecue,"… → Read More
C-J Extra: Topekan's design background shows in glass works
Topeka resident Stacey Utech has always had a love and desire to create art in some format. Her art of choice is kiln-fired fused glass, which she makes → Read More
Topekan uses musical skill to honor the fallen
Jay Stevenson, of Topeka, has shared his musical talent with many families who have lost a loved one serving in the military.Stevenson, a volunteer bugler, → Read More
Camp Daisy public hearing suggested by parks and rec board members
Shawnee County Parks and Recreation advisory board members on Monday suggested a public hearing should be held regarding the future of Camp Daisy Hindman → Read More
Advisory board suggests public hearing on Camp Daisy Hindman
Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Advisory/Advocacy Board members Monday suggested a public hearing should be held regarding the future of Camp Daisy → Read More
It's Your Business Sunday, May 6, 2018
Items for It’s Your Business can be submitted by email to iyb@cjonline.com or by mail to The Topeka Capital-Journal, 616 S.E. Jefferson, Topeka, 66607. Items and photographs will run in print as space permits.RETIREMENTS & HIRINGSA retirement reception will be held for Terese Crow and Jan Prophet from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. Thursday, May 10, in the library at Tecumseh North Elementary School, 314… → Read More
It's Your Business Sunday, May 6, 2018
Items for It’s Your Business can be submitted by email to iyb@cjonline.com or by mail to The Topeka Capital-Journal, 616 S.E. Jefferson, Topeka, 66607. Items and photographs will run in print as space permits.RETIREMENTS & HIRINGSA retirement reception will be held for Terese Crow and Jan Prophet from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. Thursday, May 10, in the library at Tecumseh North Elementary School, 314… → Read More