Stay up to date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events Thursday | January 29 | 9am | Kansas State Capitol LWV Kansas League Day at the Capitol. Register Here. The deadline to register is January 22 TODAY, and the cost is $10 due at time of check-in at the event. Lunch included…. Read more »
Posts By: Kristin Hammer
President’s Perspective: February 2025
Greetings and Happy Valentine’s Month, You each are loved for what you do to make our world a better place. Who would think that such efforts would become challenging but we continue to face negative energy every day. We must stay resilient in strengthening our democracy or it shall fade; we must stay purposeful in… Read more »
Observer Reports: February 2026 Newsletter
Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Elvera Johnson, Paul Post, Vicki Arnett, and for attending the December and January meetings and keeping us informed on the major items discussed. This month’s reports include City Council, County Commission, and… Read more »
Take Action for Solar Energy!
The LWV-TSC Climate Committee invites you take action to support solar energy in Shawnee County! On January 12 at 6:00 pm, the Shawnee County Planning Commission will meet to vote on proposed solar installation regulations. You can view information about the meeting here. Bonus: League members are invited to a pre-meeting-meeting at 4pm on January… Read more »
The Voter: January 2026 Newsletter
Stay up to date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events Tuesday | January 6 | Noon | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Tuesday Topics Speaker: Detective Joe Kinnett from the Financial Crimes Unit of Topeka Police Department Friday | January 9 | 11am | Anton Room, Topeka and Shawnee County Public… Read more »
President’s Perspective: January 2025
Greetings and Happy New Year 2026🎉 Members of our city management team ( Dr. Robert Perez and Mr. Avery Moore) joined us as Tuesday Topic speakers in December and shared many interesting updates on their strategic processes. Perez shared points on the upcoming budget and how the city is looking at creative options for flexible… Read more »
Observer Reports: January 2026 Newsletter
Each month, LWV volunteers attend city, council, and school board meetings. Their observer reports help keep us informed. Thank you to observers Elvera Johnson, Glenda Overstreet Vaughn, Vicki Arnett, and Paul Post for attending meetings and submitting reports this past month! Topics covered by our local leaders include large purchases by several government departments… Read more »
Be Aware of Email Scams
Dear LWVTSC Members, Due to several known scam attempts targeting LWV members across the country, we encourage you to learn more about the risks and how to protect yourself from email scams. Members are receiving emails that appear to be from trusted League leaders. The messages sometimes request money – in the form of gift… Read more »
The Voter: December 2025 Newsletter
Stay up to date on LWV happenings in Topeka and Shawnee County! Calendar of Events Tuesday | December 2 | Noon | Marvin 101BC at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Tuesday Topics Speaker: Topeka City Manager Monday | December 8 | 11am | Zoom The Climate Committee will hear from Johnson County Planning Dept. Assistant Director… Read more »
President’s Perspective: December 2025
Greetings! If you thought the Topeka and Shawnee County library primarily offers books, no doubt you were totally surprised by the Executive Director, Marie Pyko’s, Tuesday Topics presentation! From converting VHS tapes to digital devices and arranging for personal delivery of your library goods, we found out about an array of free services available to… Read more »
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