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In today's newsletter:

  • What's holding up Kansas's first 3D-printed house in Topeka?
  • How a Topeka nonprofit is opening doors for disabled job seekers
  • Meet the Topeka veteran who served in four military branches.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Keith H.!

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kansas's first 3D-printed house still a work in progress (wibw.com) — Kansas's first 3D-printed house is taking shape in Topeka's Oakland neighborhood, with exterior work largely done but interior systems like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing still being figured out. Builder Chris Stemler says lessons from this prototype are speeding up newer projects, though he expects much of his future 3D-printing work to move outside Topeka due to limited lots and infrastructure.
   

2. Man with autism finds help in job search from Topeka group (ksnt.com) — A Topeka-based group called LifeWorx helped an autistic job seeker finally land work after months of rejections, highlighting local support available during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The organization partners with Vocational Rehabilitation to match people with disabilities to jobs, build confidence, and encourage employers to look beyond diagnoses to the skills and potential of Topekans.
   

3. Veteran Salute: Topeka veteran Glenn Matthews reflects on 23 years of military service (ksnt.com) — Topeka resident and veteran Glenn Matthews is highlighted for serving more than 23 years across four U.S. military branches, including deployments to the Persian Gulf. He reflects on memorable helicopter missions, overcoming a fear of heights in Air Assault School, and how his service shaped his appreciation for life while he now enjoys traveling from his home in Topeka.
   

4. Kansas organizations step in to help victims of domestic violence (ksnt.com) — Reporting from Topeka organizations are using Domestic Violence Awareness Month to highlight rising needs for shelter, long-term support, and advocacy for survivors across the state. The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence and The Sonrisa Foundation stress how abuse often stays hidden, explain power and control dynamics, and share hotlines and local connections so victims and their friends know where to turn.
   

5. Kansas advocacy group debates 2027 legislative priorities among the 60-and-older community (wibw.com) — In Topeka, the Kansas Silver-Haired Legislature is meeting to narrow more than 100 senior issues down to five key priorities for the 2027 legislative session. Their debates focus on concerns like voting access, rural health care, and transportation, aiming to better represent Kansans aged 60 and older when they return to the Capitol to lobby lawmakers next year.
   

📸 Around Topeka

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📸 The Washburn University Music & Theatre Department hosted the annual Capital City Marching Band Festival Wednesday evening in Yager Stadium. —keith H. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is the only place l go to for great pizza.
    Great service, friendly staff and fair prices. The whole menu has something to offer everyone. You won't be disappointed. (Nextdoor The Village)
  • LOST DOG ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Guero was lost on October 04, 2026 and was last seen near Topeka, KS If you have information on their location, please… (Nextdoor North Fairview)
  • The YMCA of Greater Wichita posted a job opening for Lead Teacher, Early Learning Center I Topeka in Topeka. Apply here.
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member #1040 in Topeka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Topeka here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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