The 2020 Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, that had been postponed from the original August 21-23 date, has now been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions in the area that would not allow fans to attend the event.

Envista Credit Union is pleased to announce that it will highlight The Topeka (KS) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated through the EnvistaCares Challenge during the month of September.

Stormont Vail has signed an agreement with Kansas State University to form an academic partnership in the College of Health and Human Sciences’ Physician Assistant program.

The following list of 2020 honorees have been chosen from a pool of prominent nominees for their notable accomplishments in professional and personal service to build a stronger Topeka.

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that Jarrod Cullan, M.D., has joined our team to practice as a hospitalist, located at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. Tenth Ave., Topeka, KS 66604.

GO Topeka presents newest leader Kelli Maydew, executive director of Forge Young Talent.

"I want my patients to know that I am always available for them,” said Dr. Stinson. “As a surgeon, I can build lifelong relationships with my patients. I make it a priority to provide high-quality patient care and answer their questions, whether they be in the emergency department, in the intensive care unit or weeks to years later.”

"To receive this ranking for five consecutive years validates the excellent work our team does each day across the region," said Dr. Robert Kenagy, president and chief executive officer, Stormont Vail Health.

“Hometown Economic Recovery Program grants focus on programs that can provide strategic support and resources to help our region’s overall recovery,” said Elizabeth Danforth, Evergy’s director of public affairs.

Kansas is receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in federal CARES Act funding to help Kansans cope with COVID-19.

The state has dedicated $32.5 million of its federal COVID stimulus money to be used for small business working capital grants.

“I like to build meaningful relationships with my patients,” said Dr. Weckbaugh. “Learning more about my patient’s family and who they are outside of the clinic allows me to have a more therapeutic relationship while treating them and create a positive long-term rapport.”

The legendary rock and roll band, Chicago, has rescheduled its concert to Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. Showtime is 8 p.m.

New procedures include temporal temperature checks, assigned/sectioned seating and social distancing and mask enforcement. This event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 27 at 3 p.m. at the Stormont Vail Events Center’s Landon Arena.

“I see myself as a physician who strives to impact the lives of my patients positively,” said Nilay Patel, M.D. “I listen to my patients to fully understand their concerns and create a plan to provide high-quality, compassionate care,"

“We encourage safe-digging practices year-round, and to have a recognizable date attached to calling 811 before starting a digging project, is just another way to raise awareness,” said Dawn Tripp, Manager of Public Relations for Kansas Gas Service.