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Upcoming Events

  • Sun, September 18th - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
    KPR Presents Book Club: Running Out
    KPR Presents Book Club: Running Out

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    Tune in to KPR Presents for a conversation with Lucas Bessire, author of Running Out: In Search of Water on the High Plains. This exploration of family, farming, and water was a finalist for the 2021 National Book Award and is a 2022 Kansas Notable Award winner. 

    Sun, September 18th - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Fri, August 12th - 6:00pm
    Cornhole Tournament - Doubles | Hy-Vee Arena
    Cornhole Tournament - Doubles | Hy-Vee Arena

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    Description: Grab your partner and join us for our next tournament at Hy-Vee Arena ⁣How It Works:⁣ - Find your teammate⁣ - Sign up - $50 per team ($25 per person)⁣ - Boards at 27 feet⁣ - Each team is guaranteed 4 games in pool play.⁣ - Teams are split into Rec and Competitive divisions based on pool play⁣ - All teams will make the tournament, double elimination.⁣   Registration ends Friday, August 12th at noon! ⁣ DIVISION FORMAT⁣ -All teams will be in one group and play 4 round-robin games. ⁣ -Based on the results, the group will be split into competitive division and a rec division. ⁣ -The competitive division will have a larger payout so make sure not to sandbag it!⁣ ⁣ PAYOUT STRUCTURE⁣ -60% of total pot is paid out⁣ -Social 1st place = $150, Social 2nd place = $100,⁣ Social 3rd place = $50 ⁣ -Of the remaining pot, 60% is paid out to Comp 1st place, 30% is paid out to Comp 2nd place and 10% is paid out to Comp 3rd place⁣ ⁣ PARTNERS⁣ Thanks to our friends at Renewal By Anderson for being the presenting sponsor of the KC Cornhole Series. Get a free estimate for quality windows and doors here: https://www.rbakc.com/ Thanks to our friends at T-Mobile for sponsoring the KC Cornhole Series. Find more at https://www.t-mobile.com/ Sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/333860068797480 https://cli.re/20355-cornhole-tournament---doubles--hy-vee-arena Submitted by: Katy Wade KC Crew

    Fri, August 12th - 6:00pm
  • Fri, August 12th - 7:00pm
    Ghost Tours of Kansas North Topeka Walking Ghost Tour
    Ghost Tours of Kansas North Topeka Walking Ghost Tour

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    Description: North Topeka Walking Ghost tour. Rough and Rowdy best describes this ghost tour! - This mile long walking tour highlights North Kansas Avenue, once considered the party block for well over a hundred years. - The North Topeka Walking Tour provides a colorful look at the shenanigans that played out over the years by some not so savory characters. - Overland Station, Serendipity, Brads Corner Cafe and many other locations presented. Learn the history and haunts of North Topeka. - Walking tours depart the front of Brad's corner cafe, 844 North Kansas Avenue. Cost is 12.00 per person Submitted by: Cathy Ramirez Ghost Tours of Kansas

    Fri, August 12th - 7:00pm
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91.5 FM KANU Lawrence, Topeka, Kansas City
96.1 FM K241AR Lawrence (KPR2)
89.7 FM KANH Emporia
99.5 FM K258BT Manhattan
97.9 FM K250AY Manhattan (KPR2)
91.3 FM  KANV Junction City, Olsburg
89.9 FM K210CR Atchison
90.3 FM KANQ Chanute

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