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Synopsis of Kansas
Kansas, state in the West North Central United States. Kansas is usually designated as a Midwestern state. However, it is commonly referred to as a plains state, and sections are often considered part of the Southwest or West. Such variations in terminology reflect the fact that Kansas does not belong wholly to one region and is an area of diversified relief, climate, economy, and patterns of settlement. The landscape of the east, with its hills, woodlands, grain-and-livestock farms, and comparatively large cities, contrasts sharply with the dry treeless plains and vast wheat farms of the sparsely populated west. In addition, the High Plains of the west include areas of canyon country and sand dunes reminiscent of New Mexico and other parts of the Southwest, while the rolling grasslands of the Flint and Smoky hills, in central Kansas, resemble the rangelands of the West. Kansas entered the Union on January 29, 1861, as the 34th state. Topeka is the capital of Kansas. Wichita is the largest city.
Kansas, which has been called the Wheat State and the Breadbasket of the Nation, leads all other states in production of wheat. However, wheat dominates neither the landscape nor the economy of Kansas. The sale of livestock, especially beef cattle, provides a larger percentage of annual farm income than the sale of wheat. Moreover, service industries and manufacturing are far more valuable to the state's economy than agriculture, with transportation and mining a distant fourth and fifth.
Until Alaska and Hawaii achieved statehood in 1959, the geographical center of the United States was located near Lebanon in Kansas. Although the center subsequently shifted to North Dakota, Kansas is still recognized as the site of the geographical center of the coterminous United States, that is, of all the states except Alaska and Hawaii. The geodetic center (which takes into account the curvature of the earth's surface) of the United States is located at Meades Ranch Triangulation Station in Osborne County in north central Kansas. The station serves as the basic reference point for all government mapping undertaken in the United States (except in Hawaii), Canada, and Mexico. Selected in 1901, it has also served as the geodetic center of North America since 1913.
The state is named for the Kansas River, which, in turn, was named for the Kansa people, who once inhabited northeastern Kansas. The word Kansas means ''people of the south wind.'' The nickname preferred by most Kansans is the Sunflower State. The helianthus, or native wild sunflower, grows profusely throughout Kansas and is the official state flower. Kansas is also referred to as the Jayhawk or Jayhawker state. The origin and meaning of the term ''Jayhawker'' are disputed. In Kansas it was used at the beginning of the American Civil War (1861-1865) to refer to the bands of guerrillas and irregular troops that were active along the Kansas-Missouri border. The name was taken up by some regular troops in Kansas. Eventually it became a nickname for all Kansans.
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New Route 66 St. Louis book now available | KansasCity.com Press ...
Want it considered for Star publication? Would you like your news or event published in The Kansas City Star or on KansasCity.com? We'd be glad to consider it. Details here · Press Release Tips ... Route 66 St. Louis: From the Bridges to the Diamonds presents an intimate look at the enterprising families that owned the motels, restaurants, gas stations, tourist attractions, and more. Over 1000 photos, many of them rare or never before published, help tell the stories. ...
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Robbers target motels along Shawnee Mission Parkway - Kansas ...
Overland Park police say three motels located on or near Shawnee Mission Parkway have been robbed in the past week or so. The first was 3:50 a.m. July 8 at the EconoLodge, 7508 Shawnee Mission Parkway in OP. The second was 10:30 p.m. ...
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Watch the Kansas City Chiefs Online | Grandonk dot Com
You can find a high-speed Internet connection at fast food and traditional restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, motels and hotels and many other places where you can hook up for free. Post Published: 31 August 2010. Author: admin ...
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What Makes The Pie Shops Tick?: Trails End Motel - Abilene, Kansas
Kansas' finest Luxury Motor Hotel and Restaurant. Located at the Intersections of Inter-State 70 and Kansas Highway 15 at Abilene, Kansas 67410. AAA Approved. Member of the Best Western Motels. TWX 913-263-2193 COngress 3-2050 ...
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Day 21 – Kansas City, MO to Topeka, KS « Pedal for Prevention
With no motels or hotels in Perry or ability to walk further up the road we were once again lucky enough to gain the generosity of local man, Mike (…not the same Mike), who let us throw our bikes in the back of his Dodge and run us five ...
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'Hidden Homeless' Find River of Refuge - US - CBN News - Christian ...
For example, in South Kansas City, Mo., one school's buses pick up students from at least six different area motels. One of the wealthiest school districts in Kansas City also counted 227 homeless students in January of this year. ...
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Kansas City Ks motels with jacuzzi hot tubs in the room? | key …
... http://www.resideo.com/us/missouri/bluesprings/10048807.hotel they have at least one suite with a jetted tub. Quality Inn http://www.resideo.com/us/missouri/bluesprings/66222501. … Here is the original post: Kansas City Ks motels ...
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Day 20 – Sedalia, MO to Kansas City, MO « Pedal for Prevention
When we “finally” (in two hours as opposed to two days) got into Kansas City, Connie and Doug extended their generous hand one more time and booked us two nights at the Embassy Sweets! After highway motels and firehouses, ...
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Cheap Motels Goodland Kansas / Cheap Motel Blankets, Cheap Motels ...
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KRHA awards Mike Chrostowski as Teacher of the Year | KansasCity ...
From there, their success quickly grew into owning six motels across Kansas, with properties in Manhattan, Junction City, Salina, Liberal and Hays. In 2007 Ida became the driving force in planning to bring the dream that she and Lloyd ...
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