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2500 Charolais Lane, Manhattan, Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:22:42 -0500

Spacious Corner Lot, 2500 Charolais Lane, Manhattan, Kansas

Location: Butterfield Addition

Fully updated, extremely tasteful, MOVE-IN-READY home on spacious corner lot. Low special taxes only $539.49. Enjoy the plush green grass thanks to the underground sprinkler system! New updates include kitch flooring, sink and faucets, kitch and bath hardware, oak trim and doors in kitch, oak cabinets in baths, all new ceiling fans and lighting. Roof will be replaced prior to closing. Great deal!

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Kelvi Cunningham

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Pricing

Price: $155,000

Property Location

2500 Charolais Lane
Manhattan, KS 66502
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Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Year Built: 1991

Subdivision: Butterfield Addition

Lot Size: 7039/.16 Acres

Garage Size: 2

School District: ManhattanOgdenUSD383

Square Footage: 1368

Agent Name: Kelvi Cunningham

Broker: Dolly Anderson

MLS #: 56186

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Interior Amenities

Master Bath

Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet

Vaulted Ceiling

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

Corner Lot

Storage Shed

Cul-de-sac

Sprinkler System

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VFLYER ID: 2855756

3 Car Garage, 401 Ehlers, Manhattan, Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:54:51 -0500

3 Car Garage, 401 Ehlers, Manhattan, Kansas

Location: Country Club Addition

Priced $28,892 under county assessed value! Fully remodeled interior, many on exterior, builder quality work. Home sits on .68 acres! Triple Detached garage perfect for multiple vehicles or storage. Neighboring motel provides access to pool $20mth/$3day. New Pella sliding glass door. All new flooring. New cabinets, countertops, fixtures in bathrooms. Painted with interior decorator taste! Dry basement. No special taxes!

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Price: $159,900.00

Additional Pricing Information: Priced WAY under county assessed value at $28,892 under.

Property Location

401 Ehlers
Manhattan, KS 66502
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Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Year Built: 1950

Subdivision: Country Club Addition

Lot Size: 29667/.68Acres

Garage Size: 3

School District: Manhattan/OgdenUSD383

Square Footage: 1073

Agent Name: Kelvi Cunningham

Broker: Dolly Anderson

MLS #: 56253

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Interior Amenities

Master bath

Eat-in Kitchen

All new interior paint

New carpet

New lighting

New bathroom fixtures and vanities

Laminate Wood Flooring

All new flooring

New sliding Pella Door

Exterior Amenities

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

Covered Deck

.68 Acres

3 car detached garage

Access to motel swimming pool

Corner lot

Garage Door Opener

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VFLYER ID: 2855748

2104 Plymouth Road, Manhttan, KS, View of Colbert Hills

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:40:36 -0500

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Welcome yourself into this gorgeously unique home at the top of the breathtaking Western Hills. With views of Colbert Hills Golf Course and the rolling Westside neighborhoods, you'll feel on top of the world from inside your own home. Oversized decorative windows display these incredible views!
Open livingroom with dramatic 21' ceilings. Spacious formal dining. Home is fully updated. Yard is beautifully landscaped!
Priced below county assessed value!
Many updates include: new roof, new carpet, new interior paint, new bathroom flooring, newer siding, new heating & A/C.
All bedrooms have walk-in closets! Main level master bedroom with large master bath that features a corner Whirlpool tub accented with decorative glass block! Main level laundry.
Enjoy the great additional space in the upper level loft or in the lower level den/office that could be used as a 4th non-conforming bedroom with private bath.

Features

Bedrooms:	3
Bathrooms:	3.5
Year Built:	1995
Subdivision:	Western Hills
Lot Size:	.26 Acres
Garage Size:	3
School District:	Manhattan/OgdenUSD383
Square Footage:	2333
Agent Name:	Kelvi Cunningham
Broker:	Dolly Anderson
MLS #:	56404

Location

2104 Plymouth Rd Manhattan KS 66503

vFlyer Id: 2852521

Wilson Lake in Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:14:44 -0500

Wilson Lake or Wilson Reservoir is a lake in the U.S. state of Kansas, on the border of Russell County and Lincoln County. It is a reservoir formed by the 130 ft (40 m) high Wilson Dam on Saline River. The dam was built in 1964 for flood control. The lake’s maximum capacity is 736,000 acre-feet (908 million m³).

There are 5 recreational parks at Wilson Lake. Most include boat ramps, showers, overnight camping sites, playgrouds, volleyball courts, swimming beaches, and picnic areas.

If you are into mountain biking, there is a bike trail that was recently opened and wraps a four-mile path over hilly areas and rocks. This trail is rated at an intermediate level and has some technical sections for bikers. The surrounding hills provide good climbs and exciting descents. For those looking for more of a relaxing time you may want to check out the Bur Oak Nature Trail located below the dam at Lake Wilson. It is a short, but an enjoyable nature trail that is 3/4 of a mile and has information about the surrounding community?s ecosystem.

Nicknames for cities in Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:54:24 -0500

Nicknames for Kansas cities:

Augusta - A-Town.
Beattie - Milo Capital of the World (milo is grain sorghum)
Cassoday - Prairie Chicken Capital of the World
Cawker City - Home of the World's Largest Ball of Twine
Dodge City - Queen of the Cowtowns
Ellis - Buckle on the Wheat Belt, Antique City of the High Plains
Garden City - Cutting Horse Capital
Girard - Printing Capital of the Nation
Haysville - Peach Capital of Kansas
Hutchinson - The Salt City
Jennings - Czech Us Out
Kansas City
- KCK
- Heart of America
Kirwin - Goose Capital.
La Crosse - Barbed Wire Capital of the World
Lansing - City With a Future
Lawrence
- River City
Lenexa - Spinach Capital
Leoti - Pinto Bean Capital
Manhattan - The Little Apple
Marysville - Black Squirrel Capital
Norton - Pheasant Capital of Kansas
Olathe - Cowboy Boot Capital
Parsons - Purple Martin Capital
Pittsburg - Fried Chicken Capital
Pleasanton - P-Town
Quinter - Half Mile High City
Russell Springs - Cow Chip Capital of Kansas
Wellington - Wheat Capital of the World
Wichita
- Air Capital of the World
- ICT
- Doo-dah
- the Witches titty
Windom - Covered Dish Capital of the World

courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_city_nicknames_in_the_United_States

December Home Improvement for Winter

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:05:13 -0500

Suggestions for December Home Improvement (winter maintenance):

Cleaning the gutters is a good idea in December. The majority of the leaves have fallen from the trees. Gutters should be cleaned to ensure proper drainage.

Changing the direction of the blades on the ceiling fans will force warm air downward, thus warming the room. You could possibly be able to turn down the heater a few notches and save a few pennies on your utility bill. You will want to keep the fan at a slow speed so it does not create a cool breeze.

Check roof vents for debris and insulation. If they are blocked, clear them to allow wet air to escape so it does not create condensation and mildew.

Interior valves for outside water faucets should be closed. All hoses should be disconnected. Outside faucets should be should be ran to wash out remaining water, then shut them off again. All water pipes should be wrapped with insulation to avoid bursting in cold weather, especially those near exterior walls in unheated basements and crawl spaces.

November Home Improvement for Fall/Winter

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:52:05 -0500

In November, while temperatures during the day are still mild, take a close look at the driveway, patio, sidewalk and steps. Any small holes or cracks should be patched with a filler or sealer. The cycle of water freezing and thawing can create more damage if left unrepaired.

Trim tree limbs back from the house or roof at least twelve inches. This decreases the chance of damage from wind and storms brushing the limbs against these surfaces.

November 4th is daylight savings time. Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour. This is a good time to replace batteries in household carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. During the cooler months, typically windows stay closed and decorations such as holiday lights increase the risk of fire. This simple maintenance can save lives!

Clean and protect outdoor furniture and protect it from the harsh winter weather.

Basement window wells should be cleared of leaves to make sure they are draining properly. The wells can then be covered with plastic domes.

Porches and decks should be raked under to keep pests away.

Energy Savings and a Tax Credit

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:28:14 -0500

The federal government is encouraging homeowners to purchase components for their homes with higher energy-efficiency. To do so, the government is offering a reduced cost of certain upgrades by tax crediting those components that qualify. However, there is a time limit that expires at the year's end.

A list of examples include:

Windows, Skylights and storm doors (credit 10 percent of the cost of materials up to $200)

Roofing (10 percent of the cost to install an Energy Star certified metal roof)

Insulation (10 percent of the cost of materials up to $500, must meet the 2004 IECC)

Water Heaters (credit $300 for certain high efficiency models)

Solar Power (credit $2,000 up to 30 percent to install a photovoltaic system)

Heating and Cooling Systems (credit $300 for qualified AC and heating units)

for more information visit, www.energystar.org

America Recycles Day

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:56:42 -0500

America Recycles Day is officially recognized on November, 15th. Across the country, 10,000 Americans are expected to participate in hundreds of events all over the nation to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and to encourage Americans to sign personal pledges to recycle and buy recycled products.

Since the campaign's beginning in 1995, every year, millions more people become better educated about the importance of recycling in their homes and in the workplace as a result of this awareness day. The President of the United States declared November 15^thAmerica Recycles Day and many state and local governments issued proclamations and resolutions to show support for the national recycling day.

The campaign slogan, It All Comes Back To You, presents multiple messages: a recycled product can return to consumers as another new product; recycling comes back to consumers as an improved environment, preservation of resources and economic well-being of the country. The most important meaning of all is that it's everyone's responsibility to recycle!

America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. Since its inception in 1997, the campaign, which is led by grassroots organizers in communities nationwide, has grown substantially with residents in every state pledging to recycle.

for more information, visit www.americarecyclesday.org

Halloween Spooktacular at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:30:28 -0500

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 as creating animal enrichments in the ship's galley and an opportunity to take your picture with the Pirate King to contribute to the coral reef conservation and much more.

Ticket prices are $3 per trick o' treater, $2 for Friends of Sunset Zoo members. Free admission for two adults with each trick o' treater ticket purchase.

Date: Saturday, October 27, and Sunday, October 28

Time: gates open at noon, gates close at 5:00 p.m.

Booth registration was closed October 19 at 5:00 p.m.

Log on to http://www.sunsetzoo/ for more information.

Sunset Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is home to 338 individual animals representing 105 species.

Infamous people and Fictional People from Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:13:32 -0500

Infamous persons

Edward J. Adams, (1887-1921), bank robber and murderer, Hutchinson, Kansas.
Mark Essex, (1949-1973), mass murderer, Emporia, Kansas.
Jake and Ralph Fleagle, bank robbers and murderers, Marienthal, Kansas
George Newcomb, (1866-1895), member of Bill Doolin's Wild Bunch, Fort Scott, Kansas.
Dennis Rader, (born 1945), serial killer known as "BTK", Wichita, Kansas.

Fictional Persons

Gray Anderson, mayor, Jericho, Kansas
Dennis the Menace, (1951), neighborhood terror, Wichita, Kansas.
Matt Dillon, (1949), Fictional marshall, Dodge City, Kansas.
Samuel Dullard, character on Rocket Power, Hutchinson, Kansas
Dorothy Gale, (1900), fictional Little Girl from Kansas who is transported to the Land of Oz by a tornado, with her dog Toto.
Gil Hamilton, (c.2083), futuristic detective, Topeka, Kansas.
Johnny Kaw, (1955), mythical Kansas settler, Manhattan, Kansas.
Clark Kent, (1938), adopted child of Jonathan and Martha Kent of Smallville, Kansas, better known as Superman, born on Krypton.
Colleen McMurphy, lead character from China Beach, from a "small town" in Kansas
Jack B. Quick, (1999), boy genious, Queerwater Creek, Kansas.
Amanda Rogers, (born 2351), fictional character on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Topeka, Kansas.

Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Kansas

Public Figures- Military, National Security and Religion from Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:03:52 -0500

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 of U.S. Secret Service, born in Newton, Kansas and raised in Peabody, Kansas.
Frederick N. Funston, (1865-1917), Major General, Medal of Honor-winner, Iola, Kansas.
Duane D. Thiessen, (born 1951), Major General, USMC, Goessel, Kansas.

Religion

Ron Kenoly, (born 1944), musical worship leader, Coffeyville, Kansas.
Fred Phelps, (born 1929), Westboro Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas.
James Reeb, (1927-1965), Unitarian minister beaten to death by segregationists in Selma, Alabama, during the Civil Rights Movement, Wichita, Kansas.
Michael Jarboe Sheehan, (born 1939), Archbishop of Santa Fe, Wichita, Kansas.
Gerald B. Winrod, (1900-1957), evangelical Christian and Nazi sympathizer, Wichita, Kansas.

Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Kansas

Public Figures, Politics and Law from Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:59:21 -0500

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), 34th President of the United States, Allied commander in World War II, raised in Abilene, Kansas.
Joan Finney, (1925-2001), Governor, Topeka, Kansas.
Marlin Fitzwater, (born 1942), Press Secretary for Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, Abilene, Kansas.
Robert Gates, (born 1943), former CIA director, U.S. Secretary of Defense, Wichita, Kansas.
Robert L. Gernon, (1943-2005), Kansas Supreme Court Justice, Sabetha, Kansas.
Dan Glickman, (born 1944), Secretary of Agriculture, President of the Motion Picture Association of America, Wichita, Kansas.
Bill Graves, (born 1953), Governor, Salina, Kansas.
Paul Ranous Greever, (1891-1943), Wyoming Congressman, Lansing, Kansas.
Gary Hart, (born 1936), Colorado Senator, Ottawa, Kansas.
Carl Hatch, (1889-1963), New Mexico Senator, Kirwin, Kansas.
Ural Alexis Johnson, (1908-1997), diplomat and amabassador, Falun, Kansas.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, (born 1932), Senator, Topeka, Kansas.
Alf Landon, (1887-1987), Governor, 1936 presidential candidate, Topeka, Kansas.
Roger Noriega, (born 1959), United States Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Wichita, Kansas.
Roy Romer, (born 1928), Colorado Governor, Garden City, Kansas.
Susanna M. Salter, (1860-1961), Mayor of Argonia, Kansas, first woman mayor in the United States.
Arlen Specter, (born 1930), Pennsylvania Senator, Russell, Kansas.
Ron Wyden, (born 1949), Oregon Senator, Wichita, Kansas.

Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Kansas

Aviators, Astronauts, Businessmen and Inventors from Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:56:14 -0500

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, Kansas.
Steve Hawley, (born 1951), astronaut, Salina, Kansas.
Lloyd Carlton Stearman, (1898-1975), aviator and aircraft designer, Wellsville, Kansas.

Businessmen and inventors

Philip Anschutz, (born 1939), billionaire investor, Russell, Kansas.
Dan and Frank Carney, (Dan born 1931, Frank born 1938), founders of Pizza Hut, Wichita, Kansas.
Walter Chrysler, (1875-1940), founder of Chrysler Corporation, Wamego, Kansas.
James Harbord, (1866-1947), President and Chairman of Board of RCA, Manhattan, Kansas.
Charles G. Koch, (born 1935), CEO of Koch Industries, Wichita, Kansas.
David H. Koch, (born 1940), executive and politician, Wichita, Kansas.

Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Kansas

Famous Athletes and Coaches from Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:52:47 -0500

Famous Athletes and Coaches from Kansas

John Adams, (born 1915), jockey, Iola, Kansas.
Elden Auker, (1910-2006), baseball pitcher, Norcatur, Kansas.
Judy Bell, (born 1936), member of World Golf Hall of Fame, Wichita, Kansas.
Clint Bowyer, (born 1979), NASCAR driver, Emporia, Kansas.
Orville Brown, (1908-1981), pro wrestler, NWA champion, Sharon, Kansas.
Larry Cheney, (1886-1969), baseball pitcher, Belleville, Kansas.
Tony Clark, (born 1972), baseball player, Newton, Kansas.
Glenn Cunningham, (1909-1988), Silver Medalist, 1936 Olympic Games, Elkhart, Kansas.
Johnny Damon, (born 1973), baseball player, Fort Riley, Kansas.
Lynn Dickey, (born 1949), football player, Osawatomie, Kansas.
Nolan Cromwell, (born 1955), football player, Ransom, Kansas.
Wantha Davis, (born 1918), jockey, Liberal, Kansas.
Maurice Greene, (born 1974), track and field athlete (World and Olympic Champion), Kansas City, Kansas.
Bill Guthridge, (born 1937), coach, University of North Carolina, Parsons, Kansas
Bobby Henrich, (born 1938), baseball player, Lawrence, Kansas.
Ralph Houk, (born 1919), manager, New York Yankees, Lawrence, Kansas.
Gene Keady, (born 1936), coach, Purdue University, Larned, Kansas.
Lon Kruger , (born 1952), college/NBA basketball coach, Silver Lake, Kansas.
Walter Johnson, (1887-1946), baseball Hall of Famer, Humboldt, Kansas.
Franklin Lashley, (born 1976), Professional Wrestler for the WWE Junction City, Kansas.
Peter Mehringer, (1910-1987), Olympic Gold Medal winning wrestler and professional football player, Kinsley, Kansas.
Terence Newman, (born 1978), footall player, Salina, Kansas
Nicole Ohlde, (born 1982), WNBA player, Clay Center, Kansas.
John H. Outland, (1871-1947), namesake of Outland Trophy, Douglas County, Kansas.
John Riggins, (born 1949), Pro Football Hall of Famer, Seneca, Kansas.
Adolph Rupp, (1901-1977), college basketball coach, Halstead, Kansas.
Jim Ryun, (born 1947), athlete and politician, Wichita, Kansas.
Barry Sanders, (born 1968), Pro Football Hall of Famer, Wichita, Kansas.
Gale Sayers, (born 1943), Pro Football Hall of Famer, Wichita, Kansas.
Wayne Simien, (born 1983), NCAA All-American, NBA basketball player, Leavenworth, Kansas
Dean Smith, (born 1931), college basketball coach, Topeka, Kansas.
Eddie Sutton, (born 1936), college basketball coach, Bucklin, Kansas
Jackie Stiles, (12/21/1978, WNBA basketball player, Kansas City, Kansas
Steve Tasker, (born 1962), NFL Pro-Bowl MVP in 1993, Smith Center, Kansas
Mark Turgeon, (born 1965), College basketball coach, Topeka, Kansas
Earl Watson, (born 1979), NBA basketball player, Kansas City, Kansas.
Kendra Wecker, (born 1982), WNBA player, Marysville, Kansas.
Lynette Woodard, (born 1959), basketball Hall of Famer, Wichita, Kansas.
Brian Moorman, NFL Punter Buffalo BIlls, Sedgwick, Kansas
Pat Meares Salina Kansas, baseball, Minnesota Twins
Wilt Chamberlin, Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain (August 21, 1936 - October 12, 1999), was an American professional NBA basketball player for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; and also played for the Harlem Globetrotters.
Danny Manning, Considered one of the greatest players in University of Kansas and college basketball history

Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Kansas

List of Local Newspapers in Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:26:08 -0500

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 Chieftan, (web site) - Bonner Springs
The Chanute Tribune, (web site) - Chanute
The TImes-Sentinel, (web site) - Cheney
Clay Center Dispatch, (web site) - Clay Center
The Coffeyville Journal, (web site) - Coffeyville
Concordia Blade-Empire, (web site) - Concordia
The De Soto Explorer, (web site) - De Soto
The Derby Weekly Informer, (web site) - Derby
Dodge City Daily Globe, (web site) - Dodge City
High Plains Journal, (web site) - Dodge City
Downs News & Times, (web site) - Downs
The Eudora News, (web site) - Eudora
The Eureka Herald, (web site) - Eureka
Garden City Telegram(web site) - Garden City
Great Bend Tribune, (web site) - Great Bend
The Hays Daily News, (web site) - Hays
Hillsboro Free Press, (web site) - Hillsboro
Hillsboro Star-Journal, (web site) - Hillsboro
The Holton Recorder, (web site) - Holton
The Hutchinson News, (web site) - Hutchinson
The Iola Register, (web site) - Iola
Daily Union, (web site) - Junction City
The Kansas City Kansas, (web site) - Kansas City
The Edwards County Sentinel, - Kinsley
The Kiowa News, (web site) - Kiowa
The Rush County News - La Crosse
Lansing Chronicle Times, (web site) - Lansing
McPherson Sentinel (web site) - McPherson
Marion County Record(web site) - Marion
Marysville Advocate (web site) Marysville

Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_newspapers_in_Kansas

Shops and Offices in Aggieville, Manhattan, Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:16:31 -0500

Shops and offices

Aggieville contains a diverse menagerie of shops and businesses which are nearly all aimed at the college-age demographic. Since Aggieville's first shop, a laundromat, opened in 1898, local businesses have catered to students at the nearby university.

Varney's Book Store

Varney's bookstore sells school supplies to Kansas State students.

The largest shop in Aggieville, Varney's occupies nearly a half-block of space at the intersection of Manhattan Avenue and Moro Street. The shop, built in an old movie theater, sits at the "head" of Aggieville and is well-known for its iconic marquee, which often is emblazoned with messages to students. Varney's carries things that the average Kansas State student requires, from books and school supplies to apparel and computer software.

Powercat Illustrated / GoPowercat.com

The home offices of Powercat Illustrated and GoPowercat.com are located in Aggieville. This magazine and website company solely covers the Kansas State Wildcats sporting teams and is considered by many to be the premier source for Wildcat football, basketball and recruiting coverage.

Ballard's Sporting Goods

Selling sporting goods and licensed Kansas State apparel, Ballard's has been a staple on Moro Street for 54 years. The shop also handles custom t-shirt orders, and has been family-owned for its entire history.

On the Wildside

Since opening in 1990, On the Wildside has filled a niche as a unique shop selling custom hemp necklaces, incense, tapestries, door beads, posters and band paraphernalia (mostly the Grateful Dead, Bob Marley and Phish).

Other shops

Thread sells customized t-shirts. On the Wildside specializes in custom hemp jewlery and music memorabilia.

Trendy With a Twist
Two Mom's Boutique
The Palace
Rock Star and Roger's
Hayne's
Scaly Dave's Herp Shack
CD Tradepost
The Dusty Bookshelf
Zotcis
Ideal Cleaners
Sun Connection Tanning
Moore Property Management
Pro Fitness
Wildcat Barber
Junior's Barber Shop
The Library Discount Liquor
Copy Co.
Shaggieville Salon
Sisters of Sound
Olson's Birkenstock
Stickel Cleaners
Aggie Hair Shapers
Bathmatik's
Krystallo's
Acme Gift
Bronze Image Tanning
Shear Dynamics
Willie's Car Wash
Campus Hair Salon
Thread
Fineline Tattoo
Stray Cat Tattoo

Defunct establishments

For one reason or another, some establishments did not stand the test of time. Here is a list of places that are no longer around:

The Pink Taco - restaurant on the corner of 11th and Moro; changed name to Bordertown, then became Mini's Diner^[1]
Bombers - a bar/lounge that was renamed 'Club Karrington'. Prior to the name Bombers, the live music bar was The John, followed by Brothers and followed by Snooky's. Whatever the name, the historical building burned to the ground in the 1998 fire.^[2]
Greek's Pizzaria was a local, original pizza parlor that was destroyed in the 1998 fire.
The Lucky Brew Grille - This sports bar/restaurant gave way to Porter's and Lucky's was relocated in Mission, KS [3]
Mighty Fine Doughnuts - This place sold doughnuts -- from like 9pm to 1am. Owned by the people who owned Lucky's.
Espresso Royale Cafe - an eclectic coffee shop that sprung up during the Seattle/grunge trend in the early 90's. It was quite a warming place, but closed. Radina's opened in its former location.
The Dark Horse Tavern - was a bar for "the long-hairs" that operated from 1969 to 1978.

Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggieville

Bars and Eateries in Aggieville, Manhattan, Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:06:47 -0500

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 the unique, small-town flavor of the area. Here is a flickr image-'map' of Aggieville.

Bars and eateries

With over 40 bars and restaurants in just six square blocks, Aggieville has been the premier weekend destination for Kansas State students and residents of Manhattan since the 1950s.

Patrons enjoy a bikini contest at Rusty's Last Chance.

Rusty's Last Chance

Rusty's Last Chance is the largest bar in Aggieville, although it is actually four bars that have been interconnected. Opened in the mid-1980s and housed in a former gas station, Rusty's was named to Playboy's Top 100 Bars List in 1997. Between 1996-2000, Last Chance was expanded several times to include Rusty's Next Door (a non-smoking bar), Rusty's Outback (with pool and darts) and Rusty's Other Side (with four pool tables). Since Rusty Wilson took over ownership in 1989, the bar has not been closed for a single holiday, operating 365 days each year. The complex houses over sixty televisions, and although the owners don't classify it as a sports bar, it was ranked the 12th-best sports bar in America by Sports Illustrated in 2005.

Kite's Bar and Grill

Rich in history, Kite's has served Aggieville intermittently for over fifty years. Originally opened by legendary Kansas State baseball player Kite Thomas in the 1950's, the bar quickly became a favorite with the simple slogan "meet your friends at Kite's". In the 1960's, Kite ran into hard times and was forced to sell his bar, but the legendary name Kite's lived on under another owner until 1993. The bar was eventually reopened by Rusty Wilson, then-owner of Rusty's Last Chance. Today, Kite's has expanded to a full block-long bar featuring flat-screen televisions, three full-service bars and a patio.

Auntie Mae's Parlor

In 1927, an enterprising widow named Dora Mae Walters took over for her deceased husband's plumbing store. After two rough years in plumbing, Walters opened a speakeasy in the dingy basement of the shop. When Prohibition was repealed, the speakeasy was closed, but in 1974, Auntie Mae's Parlor opened in the same location and was named after the original "Auntie Mae" who brought the small town of Manhattan the drink it needed in the midst of the Great Depression.

The Aggie Lounge, Aggieville's beloved hole-in-the-wall.

The Aggie Lounge

Opened in 1952, the Aggie Lounge or "The Lou" is the closest thing in Aggieville to a dive bar. With nachos and other snacks until midnight and a full-service bar, the Lounge has been a favorite for over fifty years. Located a bit off of the main "strip" on N. 12th Street, "The Lou" maintains a loyal customer base and has remained a staple of Aggieville history.

Hibachi Hut

Serving traditional American cuisine along with Cajun and Creole dishes, the Hibachi Hut has been located in Aggieville since 1959. The legendary "Belly Bomb" burger and friendly atmosphere have helped make Hibachi Hut a favorite for nearly fifty years.

So Long Saloon

Featuring a lovingly restored 1904 Brunswick San Juan bar made entirely of mahogany and maple, So Long Saloon has served Aggieville with its legendary burgers and cowboy hospitality since opening in 2001. Awarded the prestigious "Best Hamburger" award by the Kansas Beef Council in 2004 for the "Resist Temptation Burger," So Long has quickly become an Aggieville favorite.

Coco Bolo's, with its diverse menu, is one of Aggieville's most popular restaurants.

Coco Bolo's

Operated by two native Manhattan brothers, this eclectic bar and grill serves original recipes in a lively atmosphere surrounded with bright colors and original art pieces. It has grown to become one of Aggieville's premier restaurants.

Rock-a-Belly Deli

Since opening in 1987, Rock-a-Belly Deli has been a popular hangout for students after classes with its homemade sandwiches. Advertising itself as a "very small place, a very small kitchen and a half-fast cook," Rock-a-Belly is one of the prized local businesses that thrives in Aggieville.

Pizza Hut

Aggieville is home to the world's oldest continually-operated Pizza Hut. A Kansas franchise originally opened in Aggieville in 1960, the Pizza Hut has been a staple of the area for over forty years.

Other bars and eateries

Buffalo Wild Wings at the corner of Manhattan Ave. and Moro St.

Bluestem Bistro
Burger King
Planet Sub
Coldstone Creamery
Mr. Goodcents
O'Malley's Alley
Porter's
Longhorn's Saloon
Fast Eddy's Pool Hall
Daylight Donuts
Domino's Pizza
Subway
Fat's Bar
Chipotle
Silverado Saloon
The Purple Pig
Buffalo Wild Wings
Jimmy John's
The Kathouse Lounge
Happy Valley
The Texas Star
Hunam Express
PJ's Pub
The Pita Pit
Radina's Coffeehouse
The Salty Rim
Pat's Blue Rib'n BBQ
Tank's Tavern
Tubby's Bar and Grill
Starbucks

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Aggieville in Manhattan, Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:57:32 -0500

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, mud-soaked roads. The college decided to build a student bookstore and dining facility closer to campus, but it was shut down in June of 1899 after a political upheaval in the college's Board of Regents. That September, a group of students started the Student Co-Operative Association, and bought the bookstore.

That bookstore would serve as the cornerstone for a developing shopping district that catered specifically to college students. What was once a sparsely populated collection of houses was fast becoming a rich and diverse shopping center, the first of its kind in Kansas. Over time, the area would come to be called Aggieville, after the school's mascot, the Kansas State Agricultural College Aggies. Even when the school's mascot was changed to the Kansas State Wildcats, the name Aggieville stuck.

After World War I, Aggieville experienced enormous growth. Trolly lines were built, and later paved over during the car boom of the 1940s. In the 1950s, bars and restaurants began to develop and over the next 30 years, Aggieville would become known as an entertainment and dining district.

With the passing of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, Aggieville saw a slight dip in business at its bars and saw more shops and restaurants move in. However, with the hiring of Jon Wefald as Kansas State University's new president in 1986, enrollment at the college nearly doubled over the next 20 years and with the increased student population, Aggieville saw a new boom in all types of businesses: shops, bars and eateries.

Aggieville was home to riots in 1986, some of the earliest collegiate sports riots in the United States. In 1998, Aggieville played host to a massive celebration after the team's first defeat of Nebraska since 1969, which included the tearing down of the goal posts and dragging them, en masse, to the rooftop of Rusty's Last Chance.

Aggieville also plays host yearly to the "Little Apple New Year's Eve" celebration, where revelers pack the streets of the district to help ring in the new year. At midnight, a brightly-lit apple is dropped from the Varney's Bookstore marquee. The celebration brought an estimated 10,000 people to Aggieville on December 31, 2005, and was featured live on Fox News. A week before each Spring Break, Aggieville plays host to its annual "St. Patrick's Day in the Ville" celebration. This event is called "Fake Patty's Day" by locals because it actually takes place a week or so before the real St. Patrick's Day. Emerald-clad partygoers pack the streets early in the morning and stay late into the evening to watch the annual St. Patrick's Day 5K race and to sample Aggieville's bars.

Today, Aggieville is famous for its bars, its friendly "residents" and its massive, tumultuous celebrations following Kansas State football and basketball victories. It is a rich, vibrant and eclectic district with over 100 shops and eateries that serves as an entertainment district for Kansas State students and residents of the surrounding area.

Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggieville

Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:48:11 -0500

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 Stadium, which hosted Kansas State football games since 1922 (and is still standing today). The first game played at the new stadium was on September 21, 1968 - Kansas State shut out the Colorado State Rams 21-0.

In 1970, 4,000 permanent bleacher seats were added to the east side and 3,000 temporary seats on the west side. Also that year, an AstroTurf playing field was installed in place of natural grass. Prior to the 1991 season, a new AstroTurf surface was installed and the playing field was named Wagner Field for the Dave and Carol Wagner family of Dodge City, Kansas.^[1] In 1993, on its 25th anniversary, KSU Stadium saw its first significant permanent additions - a five-level press box and luxury suites on the west side of the field.

After the 1998 season, the stadium underwent another expansion, a $12.8 million USD project designed by HOK Sport that increased the official seating capacity to 50,300 and added an upper deck on the east grandstands, club seating, and more luxury suites.Prior to the 2002 season, the artificial turf was updated to a more cushioned FieldTurf surface at a cost of $800,000.

Before the final game of the 2005 season, Kansas State offered retiring head coach Bill Snyder the opportunity to rename KSU Stadium. Snyder had turned the Wildcats, once among the worst college football teams, into a frequent championship contender in the Big 12 Conference. When he was asked about renaming the stadium, Snyder told school officials, "If you are going to do it, name it after the people that I care about the most."^[3] Hence, the Regents renamed the stadium to honor the family of the coach who had led the team for 17 years.^[4]

In 2006, another $5.6 million was used to renovate the locker-room complex and add new north end zone seating, raising the permanent seating capacity by approximately 1,900, to 52,200. The renovation also included new audio and visual electronics and a new hydrotherapy center. Although new permanent seating was added, the athletic department actually lowered the stadium's official seating capcity to 50,000 following the renovation.

Historical notes

From 1996 to 2000, Kansas State won 26 consecutive games on its home field. This is the 25th-longest home winning streak in NCAA history.
On August 31, 1996, the stadium hosted the first athletic competition in Big 12 Conference history: a football game between Kansas State and Texas Tech University.[1] Kansas State won the game 21-14 amid pomp and ceremony, including a skydiver delivering the first conference game ball.
Kansas State's 100th game at Snyder Stadium was a 14-21 loss to Iowa State University on November 16, 1985.
Kansas State's 200th game at Snyder Stadium was a 40-7 win over Louisiana Tech on November 17, 2001.
The stadium has hosted several Kansas high school football State Championship contests and Kansas Shrine Bowl games.

TOP 10 CROWDS AT SNYDER STADIUM:

53,811 Nebraska, November 11, 2000
53,310 Oklahoma, October 16, 2004
53,011 Oklahoma, October 14, 2000
52,254 Kansas, October 9, 1999
52,234 Nebraska, October 23, 2004
52,221 Nebraska, November 16, 2002
52,077 Colorado, November 6, 1999
51,614 Kansas, October 25, 2003
51,536 Colorado, October 18, 2003
51,234 Missouri, November 20, 1999

Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Snyder_Family_Football_Stadium

Famous People From Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:28:57 -0500

The links below include lists of famous people and public figures from Kansas within these following categories: famous artists, famous authors, famous musicians, famous actors, famous directors, infamous people, fictional characters, public figures in military, national security, religion, and politics and law, famous aviators, famous astronauts, famous businessmen, famous inventors, and famous athletes and coaches. These lists include name, description, city and date.

Famous Artists, Authors, and Musicians From Kansas

Famous Actors and Directors From Kansas

Infamous people and Fictional People from Kansas

Public Figures, Military, National Security and Religion from Kansas

Public Figures, Politics and Law from Kansas

Aviators, Astronauts, Businessmen and Inventors from Kansas

Famous Athletes and Coaches from Kansas

Famous Artists, Authors, and Musicians from Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:55:15 -0500

Arts & Literature

Artists

Blackbear Bosin, (1921-1980), Native American artist, Wichita, Kansas.
Willard Roswell Cox, (1902-1974), painter/commercial artist, Wichita, Kansas.
John Steuart Curry, (1897-1946), artist, Winchester, Kansas.
Aaron Douglas, (1900-1979), artist, Topeka, Kansas.
Gordon Parks, (1912-2006), photographer and film director, Fort Scott, Kansas.
Gil Rumsey, painter, Overland Park, Kansas

Authors

Laura Abbot, (born...), author of Harlequin romance novels, Kansas City, Kansas.
Gwendolyn Brooks, (born 1917),author, poet, Topeka, Kansas .
William Burroughs, (1914-1997), author, Lawrence, Kansas.
Don Coldsmith, (born 1926), author of Western fiction, Iola, Kansas.
Jerry W. Engler, (born 1946 at Topeka),author, Marion, Kansas.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher, (1879-1958), author of childrens' books, Lawrence, Kansas.
Thomas Frank, (born 1965), author and editor, Mission Hills, Kansas.
Jane Heap, (1883-1964), author and publisher, Topeka, Kansas.
Langston Hughes, (1902-1967), author and poet, Topeka, Kansas.
William Inge, (1913-1973), playwright, Independence, Kansas.
Bill James, (born 1949), author, Mayetta, Kansas.
Vance Randolph, (1892-1980), folklorist, Pittsburg, Kansas.
Damon Runyon, (1884-1946), author, Manhattan, Kansas.
William Stafford, (1914-1993), poet and pacifist, Hutchinson, Kansas.
James Houston Turner, (born 1947), author, Baldwin City, Kansas.
William Allen White, (1868-1944), author and editor, Emporia, Kansas.
Max Yoho, (born 1934), author, Colony, Kansas.

Musicians

Karrin Allyson, jazz performer, Great Bend, Kansas.
Chris Burnett, (born 1955), musician, Olathe, Kansas.
Danny Carey, (born 1961), musician, Lawrence, Kansas.
Dorothy DeLay, (1917-2002), violinist, Julliard Professor, Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Melissa Etheridge, (born 1961), musician, Leavenworth, Kansas.
Eva Jessye, (1895-1992), choral conductor, Coffeyville, Kansas
Kerry Livgren, (born 1949), founding member of Kansas, Topeka, Kansas.
Martina McBride, (born 1966), musician, Sharon, Kansas.
Charlie Parker, (1920-1955), musician, Kansas City, Kansas.
Samuel Ramey, (born 1942), opera, bass-baritone, Colby, Kansas
Steven Stucky, (born 1949), Pulitzer Prize-winner in music, Hutchinson, Kansas.
Joe Walsh, (born 1947), musician, Wichita, Kansas.
Bobby Watson, (born 1953), musician, Bonner Springs, Kansas.
David Wetzel, (born 1983), musician, Westwood, Kansas.
Chely Wright, (born 1970), musician, Wellsville, Kansas.

courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Kansas

Famous Actors and Directors from Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:47:33 -0500

Actors and directors from Kansas

Kirstie Alley, (born 1951), actress, Wichita, Kansas.
Fatty Arbuckle, (1887-1933), actor, Smith Center, Kansas.
Ed Asner, (born 1929), actor, Kansas City, Kansas.
Steve Balderson, (born 1975), film director, Wamego, Kansas.
Hugh Beaumont, (1909-1982), actor, Lawrence, Kansas
Annette Bening, (born 1958), actress, Topeka, Kansas.
Steve Brodie, (1919-1992) actor, El Dorado, Kansas
Louise Brooks, (1906-1985), actress, Cherryvale, Kansas.
Madge Blake, (1899-1969), actress, Kinsley, Kansas.
Karla Burns, Broadway actress/singer Wichita, Kansas.
Del Close, (1934-1999), actor/comedian, Manhattan, Kansas.
Aneta Corsaut, (1933-1995), actress, Hutchinson, Kansas
Lucinda Dickey, actress/dancer, Hutchinson, Kansas.
R. Lee Ermey, (born 1944), actor, Emporia, Kansas.
Dwight Frye, (1899-1943), actor, Salina, Kansas.
Laurel Goodwin, (born 1942), actress, Wichita, Kansas.
Phyllis Haver, (1899-1960), actress, Douglass, Kansas.
Thelma Hill, (1906-1938), actress, Emporia, Kansas.
Dennis Hopper, (born 1936), actor, Dodge City, Kansas.
Don Johnson, (born 1959), actor, Wichita, Kansas.
Buster Keaton, (1895-1966), actor, Piqua, Kansas.
Emmett Kelly, (1898-1979), circus clown, Sedan, Kansas.
Shirley Knight, (born 1936), actress, Goessel, Kansas.
Bill Kurtis, (born 1940), television journalist, Independence, Kansas.
Lila Leeds, (1928-1999), actress, Dodge City, Kansas.
Jim Lehrer, (born 1934), television journalist, Wichita, Kansas.
Hattie McDaniel, (1895-1952), actress, Wichita, Kansas.
Oscar Micheaux, (1893-1951), film director, Great Bend, Kansas.
Cassandra Peterson, (born 1949), actress better known as Elvira, Manhattan, Kansas.
ZaSu Pitts, (1894-1963), actress, Parsons, Kansas.
Rob Riggle, (born 1970), actor/comedian, Overland Park, Kansas.
Paul Rudd, (born 1969), actor, Lenexa, Kansas.
Cynthia Sikes, (born 1954), actress, Coffeyville, Kansas.
Lois Smith, (born 1930), actress, Topeka, Kansas.
Sara Sothern, (1895-1994), stage actress, Arkansas City, Kansas.
Milburn Stone, (1904-1980), actor, Gunsmoke, Burrton, Kansas.
Fay Tincher, (1884-1983), actress, Topeka, Kansas.
Vivian Vance, (1909-1979), actress, Cherryvale, Kansas.
Dee Wallace-Stone, (born 1948), actress, Kansas City, Kansas.

List of Hospitals in Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:40:27 -0500

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 County Medical Center - Clay Center, Kansas
Cloud County Health Center - Concordia, Kansas
Cushing Memorial Hospital - Leavenworth, Kansas
Geary Community - Junction City, Kansas
Hays Medical Center - Hays, Kansas
Hutchinson Hospital - Hutchinson, Kansas[2]
Lawrence Memorial Hospital - Lawrence, Kansas
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital- Medicine Lodge, Kansas
Memorial Hospital - McPherson, Kansas
Mercy Hospital - Independence, Kansas
Mercy Regional Health Center - Manhattan, Kansas
Menorah Medical Center - Overland Park, Kansas
Mid-America Rehabilitation Hospital - Overland Park, Kansas
Miami County Medical Center - Paola, Kansas
Newton Medical Center - Newton, Kansas
Olathe Medical Center - Olathe, Kansas
Overland Park Regional Medical Center - Overland Park, Kansas
Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, Kansas
Ransom Memorial Hospital - Ottawa, Kansas
Rooks County Health Center - Plainville, Kansas
Shawnee Mission Medical Center - Shawnee Mission, Kansas
St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City, Kansas
St. Francis Health Center - Topeka, Kansas
St. John Hospital - Leavenworth, Kansas
St. Luke's South Hospital - Overland Park, Kansas
Salina Regional Health Center - Salina, Kansas
South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center - Arkansas City, Kansas
Southwest Medical Center - Liberal, Kansas
Stormont-Vail HealthCare - Topeka, Kansas
Susan B. Allen - El Dorado, Kansas
The University of Kansas Hospital (Pulse) - Kansas City, Kansas
Via Christi - Wichita, Kansas
Wesley Medical Center - Wichita, Kansas

This list is incomplete, you can help by expanding it!

courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hospitals_in_Kansas

Information about Kanopolis, Kansas

Kelvi Cunningham (G&A Real Estate, Inc.) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:19:16 -0500

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 name of Kanopolis because it was envisioned as the "Central Metropolis" of the state and in due time was to be its capitol. Most settlement in the area instead went to Ellsworth, Kansas. The population was 543 at the 2000 census.

Fort Ellsworth was the first frontier fort established in the Kanopolis area. It was built by the United States Army in August, 1864 at the junction of the Fort Riley-Fort Larned Road and the Smoky Hill Trail, near the Smoky Hill River. Within two years of its creation, the fort had grown in importance as a military staging post and supply depot for forts further west, and needed to expand to continue meeting its mission. On November 17, 1866, the Army ordered the construction of Fort Harker about 1.6 km (1 mile) northeast of Fort Ellsworth. Fort Ellsworth was closed in early 1867, and the town of Ellsworth was founded in its place. For the next five years, Fort Harker became one of the most important military stations west of the Missouri River.

With the Indian Wars and the railroads both moving further and further west, Fort Harker was no longer needed as a military installation. It was officially ordered closed on April 8, 1872 and over the next several months was sold to developers. The new town was given the name of Kanopolis because it was envisioned as the "Central Metropolis" of the state and in due time was to be its capitol. It was laid out to provide for a city of 150,000 people by the Kanopolis Land Company.

Kanopolis was incorporated January 6, 1887. "The Kanopolis Journal", a weekly newspaper of Kanopolis printed and distributed 50,000 sample copies that were sent back East to promote "The Future Great City" of central Kansas with an unequalled location and natural advantages. This issue dated May 24, 1890, told of two large hotels, a hardware store, roller mill, woolen mills, foundry and irons works, carriage works, an earthenware works, an elevator, the Union Pacific depot, three churches and a school.

Although Kanopolis did not reach the proportion that the early planners had hoped and worked for, the town has prospered through the years. Many of the early business places have disappeared and new ones have taken their places. It has a library and community center on the park grounds.

As of the census of 2000, there were 543 people, 248 households, and 153 families residing in the city. The population density was 174.7/km² (453.7/mi²). There were 295 housing units at an average density of 94.9/km² (246.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.21% White, 0.37% African American, 0.18% Asian, 2.76% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.71% of the population.

There were 248 households out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,413, and the median income for a family was $39,531. Males had a median income of $30,170 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,161. About 4.6% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanopolis,_Kansas