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City of Topeka to plant tree at Statehouse in Arbor Day celebration

In recognition of Arbor Day, staff from the City of Topeka’s Forestry Division, will plant a tree at the statehouse grounds on Friday, April 25. Arbor Day is an annual holiday dedicated to the planting, care, and preservation of trees, observed on the last Friday of April each year. “Planting this tree at the Statehouse …

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City of Topeka to Host Ceremonial Presentation Honoring USS Topeka, Armed Forces, and Local Achievements

The City of Topeka invites the public to a special ceremony on Monday, May 5 at 5:00 p.m. at the Cyrus K. Holliday parking lot, where members of the USS Topeka namesake committee will present the city with memorabilia from the recently decommissioned USS Topeka submarine. These historic items will be displayed at City Hall. …

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City of Topeka & Shawnee County seek business input for women’s violence prevention program

The City of Topeka, in partnership with Shawnee County and local organizations, is inviting businesses and organizations to host community input sessions for Empower: Her, a new free violence prevention program for women launching this summer. Empower:Her focuses on areas with high rates of sexual assault and rape, aiming to empower women, reduce victimization, and …

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City of Topeka’s Property Tax Rebate Program Transitioning to Community Resource Council

The City of Topeka’s Property Tax Rebate Program, which provides financial relief for eligible senior homeowners, will now be handled by the Community Resource Council (CRC) to better serve residents and streamline the application process. The Property Tax Rebate Program is designed to assist Topeka residents aged 65 and older by offering a rebate on …

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City of Topeka begins 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan Discussions

Over the coming weeks, City of Topeka staff will present the proposed 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Governing Body for consideration. Once the Governing Body has considered and ultimately adopted the final CIP book of projects, the CIP will be formalized through a resolution and ordinance. Public Works Programs and Projects • 2026 …

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City of Topeka releases January 2025 ‘Point in Time Homeless Count’ numbers

Since July 2024, Topeka and Shawnee County’s homeless population has decreased by 12 individuals according to the City of Topeka’s January Point in Time Homeless Count released on March 18. The count took place on January 22, 2025. The one-day event provides a snapshot of the individuals in the community who are experiencing homelessness, as …

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