Health + Wellness

KMC - Skin Health Leaders

KMC Dermatology introduces Kansas’ first image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IG-SRT), advancing complete skin cancer care Article by Amanda Knowland | Photography by Tara Helton/The Upside Photography For more than two decades, KMC Dermatology has set the standard for comprehensive skin care. Founded by Dr. Shekhar Challa, CEO of Kansas Medical Clinic/KMC Dermatology, the business has grown from a single office into a statewide leader in both medical and cosmetic dermatology ...

Health + Wellness

From Newborn to Ninety

Bolz Chiropractic’s Family-Centered Approach Spans Generations Article by Kelsey Huber | Photography by Lindsey Wagers/Wagers Photography Dr. Timothy Bolz opened his chiropractic practice in Topeka in October 1986. Over the decades, he has weathered a tornado, changed locations, treated thousands of patients, and raised a family. Today, one of those family members now stands beside him as a fellow chiropractor. Bolz Chiropractic is a family-rooted practice where generations of patients, from...

Health + Wellness

A Fitness Community

Sunflower Strength & Conditioning Brings People Together On Their Fitness Journey Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Lindsey Wagers/Wagers Photography Yes, it's that time of year again when everyone starts to think about fitness and exercise. However, the team at Sunflower Strength & Conditioning adds one more important element to that yearly goal--community. Owners and coaches Marc and Stephine Limon and Bill and Brenda Komma got together to answer questions about this downtown gym and...

Life + Culture

Topeka's Santa Ken

The Man Best Known For Bringing Holiday Brightness To Children Article by Linda Ditch As the family photos with Santa Claus are brought out for display, chances are the jolly man with the white beard in the picture is Ken Sutton. Known as Santa Ken, he has been a Topeka Christmas tradition for generations of families. In fact, he's now listening to wishes from the grandchildren of kids who sat on his knee years ago.   This is Santa Ken's 57th season of bringing holiday cheer to children. He...

Arts + Culture

A Timeless Topeka Tradition

Kansas Ballet’s Nutcracker Brings Holiday Magic to Life Article by Amanda Knowland | Photography by Emma Tuttle Each December, the curtain rises at the Topeka Performing Arts Center, and the familiar strains of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker fill the air. Snowflakes swirl, toy soldiers march, and for two enchanting hours, audiences are swept into a world of imagination, tradition, and artistry — brought to life by the Kansas Ballet Company and Academy. At the heart of this holiday...

Life + Culture

Independent Living Plus

This Topeka Retirement Community Allows Residents the Freedom to Do as They Please Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Kristol Kumar Photography Walk through the doors of Arbor Court Retirement Community, and it's obvious how the word community applies. Just outside the main doors, a woman enjoys a cup of coffee and a book while sitting on an outdoor bench. Inside, some residents are gathered in pairs working on puzzles, while others play cards or enjoy a chat. The tables in the...

Finance + Legal Services

Legacies Built Through Generosity

Joseph Reid helps families align finances with values that last generations. Article by Koshia Silver | Photography by Kristol Kumar Photography If you spend just a few minutes with Joseph Reid, it’s clear his world isn’t organized around spreadsheets or charts — it’s organized around people. One afternoon, he and his wife might be helping a new family celebrate the arrival of a newborn by participating in a church meal train. Another day, they are adopting a family in need for the United Way...

Finance + Legal Services

A Heart for Home

A Topeka Adoption Attorney Provides a Fresh Take on Foster Care and Adoption Article by Kelsey Huber | Photography by Kristol Kumar Photography November is National Adoption Month. We sat down with Lisa Williams, an adoption attorney in Topeka, to learn more about adoption, foster care, and helping kids find a forever home. Lisa has always had a heart for children. She began her career as a teacher in Missouri. But she also had an interest in law. When she came to Kansas, the teaching...

Sports + Recreation

 Discover Iliff Commons

Where Uncommon Kindness Creates a Unique Community for All to Enjoy Article by Kelsey Huber | Photography by Lindsey Wagers/Wagers Photography In 2001, when Dorothy Iliff and her husband, Dr. Douglas Iliff, decided to buy the property now known as Iliff Commons, it was 75 acres of overgrown prairie. “Thistle, cedar, and honey locust trees had overtaken the land,” Dorothy recalled. “We knew it was beautiful, but it was going to require some serious work.” With vision, determination, and...

Food + Beverage

A Kansas Gem

Bobos Drive-In Attracts Worldwide Fans Thanks To Its Classic Menu And A Popular TV Show Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Tara Helton/The Upside Photography During the 20-year run of The Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," celebrity chef Guy Fieri has visited every state in the United States. Iconic food and an old-school dining experience drew Fieri to Bobos Drive-In for filming of season three, episode nine in May 2007. Recently, to celebrate the 40th season, the show...