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Jul 19, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Jul 19, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza is a university & school event at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII…
the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
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Jul 26, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Jul 26, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza is a university & school event at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII…
the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
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Sports Photography Workshop
Sports Photography Workshop is a university & school event in Topeka, scheduled for August 1, 2026. It may be a good fit for community members interested in public campus events,…
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Aug 2, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Aug 2, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza is a university & school event at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII…
the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
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Aug 9, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Aug 9, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza is a university & school event at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII…
the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
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Aug 16, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Aug 16, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza is a university & school event at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII…
the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Local News
In Emporia
Former Emporia Hornets reunite for Higgins Melee Golf Tournament
Former Hornets returned to Emporia for the fourth annual Higgins Melee Golf Tournament, held Friday, July 17 at the Emporia Golf Course. The day focused on friendly competition on the green and a chance for…
Emporia residents restart signature drive after petition rejection over proposed data center
Volunteers with Emporia Neighbors United are restarting a petition campaign opposing a proposed data center after Emporia city officials rejected the group’s original petition for not meeting Kansas statutory…
Emporia officials reject petition aimed at stopping proposed data centers
Local officials in Emporia have denied a citizen initiative petition that residents and a community organization put forward to halt the development of data centers, according to KSNT 27 News.
Four area Kansans take part in Emporia State University graduation ceremonies
Area students participated in 2026 graduation ceremonies at Emporia State University in Emporia. The graduates were listed from multiple communities, with programs spanning education and coaching,…
Iola students rehearse for Kansas Shrine Bowl parade in Emporia
High school musicians from across Kansas traveled to Emporia to rehearse for the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl parade, a weeklong event tied to the Kansas Shrine Bowl fundraiser for Shriners Children’s hospitals.
Emporia house fire leaves four dogs dead, firefighters respond to Rural Street blaze
A fire in Emporia on Monday resulted in the deaths of four dogs, according to KSNT 27 News. The Emporia Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 800 block of Rural Street.
Tourism and Places
In Emporia
Home of the Emporia Arts Council, the Emporia Arts Center provides artistic events for the Emporia area. The Center's gallery features rotating exhibits. Art classes are available for children through adults,…
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This memorial was rededicated in 2005 for the Mexican American Veterans who fought and died in World War II. Plans are underway for landscaping, flags, and an additional monument with the names of the veterans.
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William Allen White rented this house from 1899 until he purchased it in 1901. It was his home for 45 years. The two-and-a-half story house features rough-hewn red sandstone ashlars on the first floor exterior walls…
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Enjoy plenty of shaded picnic areas. Walk over the George Marsh arched-bridge and watch the river below. The Emporia Zoo emphasizes landscaping and horticultural endeavors, both native and exotic animals and birds…
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A 52-acre park given to the city of Emporia in memory of Mary White. On the southeast edge of Peter Pan Lake is a bronze bust of William Allen White looking out over the lake. On July 11, 1950, this memorial was…
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