kansas: Nicknames for cities in Kansas - 10/21/07 10:54 PM
Nicknames for Kansas cities: Augusta - A-Town.Beattie - Milo Capital of the World (milo is grain sorghum)Cassoday - Prairie Chicken Capital of the WorldCawker City - Home of the World's Largest Ball of TwineDodge City - Queen of the CowtownsEllis - Buckle on the Wheat Belt, Antique City of the High … (2 comments)
kansas: Halloween Spooktacular at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas - 10/21/07 06:30 PM
Trick-or-Treat at Sunset Zoo's candy and treasure trails during the SPOOKtacular Halloween event 2007 in Manhattan, Kansas. Pirate themed attractions include the plank o' conservation, the pirates' brig, scary pirate tales storytelling, pirate challenges, Kansas State University's Yosakoi dance troupe, marooned magician illusions, a Wizard of Oz and arts and crafts such … (0 comments)
kansas: Public Figures- Military, National Security and Religion from Kansas - 10/01/07 09:03 PM
Military and national security
Stanley T. Adams, (1922-1999), Korean War Medal of Honor winner, DeSoto, Kansas.
Wilbur Bestwick, (1911-1972), first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sabetha, Kansas
Richard Cowan, (1922-1944), WWII Medal of Honor winner, Wichita, Kansas.
Rebecca L. Ediger, (born 1952), agent in charge of the Presidential Protective Division … (1 comments)
kansas: Public Figures, Politics and Law from Kansas - 10/01/07 08:59 PM
Public figures Politics and law Georgia Neese Clark, (1900-1995), first woman Treasurer of the United States, Richland, Kansas. Charles Curtis, (1860-1936), U.S. Senator and 31st Vice President of the United States, Topeka, Kansas. George Docking, (1904-1964), Governor, Clay Center, Kansas. Bob Dole, (born 1923), Senator, 1996 presidential candidate, Russell, Kansas. Dwight Eisenhower, (1890-1969), … (0 comments)
kansas: Aviators, Astronauts, Businessmen and Inventors from Kansas - 10/01/07 08:56 PM
Aviators and astronauts Clyde Vernon Cessna, (1879-1954), aviator and aircraft designer, Rago, Kansas. Walter Herschel Beech, (1891-1950), aviator and aircraft designer, Wichita, Kansas. Amelia Earhart, (1897-1937), aviator, Atchison, Kansas. Joe Engle, (born 1932), astronaut, Chapman, Kansas. Ron Evans, (1933-1990), astronaut, Topeka, Kansas. Daniel Forbes, (1920-1948), U.S. Army Aircorp photoreconnaissance pilot, Carbondale, … (1 comments)
kansas: List of Local Newspapers in Kansas - 09/30/07 09:26 PM
List of Newspapers in Kansas Local Newspapers The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle, (web site) - Abilene The Andover Journal-Advocate, (web site) - Andover The Arkansas City Traveler, (web site) - Arkansas City The Augusta Daily Gazette, (web site) - Augusta Baldwin City Signal, (web site) - Baldwin City Basehore Sentinal, (web site) - Basehor The … (0 comments)
kansas: Bars and Eateries in Aggieville, Manhattan, Kansas - 09/30/07 09:06 PM
A large part of the unique flavor of the Aggieville scene stems from the multitude of locally-owned and operated bars, eateries and shops located in the district. With over one hundred total businesses, the ever-changing tapestry of shops and restaurants brings a rich diversity of entertainment, food and drink while preserving … (1 comments)
kansas: Aggieville in Manhattan, Kansas - 09/30/07 08:57 PM
Aggieville is the name of six square blocks consisting of college-age oriented bars, restaurants and shops in Manhattan, Kansas. Before 1898, students at the Kansas State Agricultural College (now Kansas State University) had to purchase their textbooks downtown, which, in the age before the automobile, was inconvenient due to distance and often, … (0 comments)
kansas: Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium - 09/30/07 08:48 PM
Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium is a stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. It is used solely for American football, and is the home field of the Kansas State University Wildcats.
Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium opened as KSU Stadium in 1968, with a capacity of 35,000. It was the replacement for Memorial … (0 comments)
kansas: List of Hospitals in Kansas - 09/27/07 10:40 PM
List of hospitals in Kansas, sorted by hospital name. Allen County Hospital - Iola, Kansas Anderson County Hospital - Garnett, Kansas Atchison Hospital - Atchison, Kansas[1] Bob Wilson Memorial Grant County Hospital - Ulysses, Kansas Central Kansas Medical Center - Great Bend, Kansas Children's Mercy Hospital South - Overland Park, Kansas Clay … (1 comments)
kansas: Information about Kanopolis, Kansas - 09/27/07 10:19 PM
Kanopolis is a city in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. The town is built on the site of Fort Harker, a United States Army base that housed infantry and cavalry troops involved in the Indian Wars from 1867 to 1872. After Fort Harker was closed, the new town was given the … (0 comments)
kansas: Information about Ellsworth, Kansas - 09/27/07 10:06 PM
Ellsworth, my hometown! Ellsworth is a city in Ellsworth County, Kansas. The population was 2,965 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Ellsworth County. The city is named for Fort Ellsworth, which was built in 1864. Due to speculation on imminent railroad construction, the population of Ellsworth boomed to over … (1 comments)
kansas: Welcome to Manhattan, Kansas! - 03/26/07 04:21 PM
Manhattan is located in the heart of northeast Kansas' scenic Flint Hills. First settled in 1855, it is home to Kansas State University (23,000 students) and Fort Riley (15,000+ soldiers). The Manhattan community encompasses approximately 18 square miles and has a current estimated population of 50,000. There is dramatic growth happening in … (5 comments)
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Nicknames for Kansas cities: Augusta - A-Town.Beattie - Milo Capital of the World (milo is grain sorghum)Cassoday - Prairie Chicken Capital of the WorldCawker City - Home of the World's Largest Ball of TwineDodge City - Queen of the CowtownsEllis - Buckle on the Wheat Belt, Antique City of the High … (2 comments)
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