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The information in this publication was carefully compiled to ensure accuracy. The publication is intended for informational purposes only and is provided with the understanding that the publisher assumes no liability in connection with its use. Notification of any inaccuracies, changes or additions should be submitted in writing to MetroMedia: 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 314A, Fairway, KS 66205.

On the cover: This home in Hallbrook Farms — one of the most elegant and prestigious neighborhoods in Johnson County, Kan. — located at 11304 Canterbury Court, is listed by THE HALLBROOK TEAM of Hallbrook Realty.

Welcome......................................6 Real Estate...................................8 Area Map...................................16 Important Contact Numbers.......18 Cities:

Welcome to the Neighborhood.......22

Live and Work in KC!...................38 Public Schools............................40 Private Schools...........................42 Higher Education........................48 Health Care................................51 Shopping....................................55 Arts............................................60

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Welcome

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Our Town at Your Fingertips

Hello, and Welcome to

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hether you’ve already moved, or anticipate your move to our fair city, we want you to have our town at your fingertips. This New Resident Magazine covers the entire Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, from the city proper, to the many surrounding communities like Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, North Kansas City, Excelsior Springs, Belton and more. You’ll find schools, hospitals, museums, place to go and things to do, helpful information… and in these places, you’ll find lots of friendly ambassadors extolling the virtues of your new hometown.

Kanas City has consistentlybeen named as one of America’s best places to live. Not only is it considered comfortable and affordable, it is culturally diverse, a center for education and research, offers a wide range of professional and amateur sports and sporting events, and has beautiful homes, trees, forests, lakes, festivals, concerts and celebrations. It is easily accessible from air or by land. As you settle in, please use this New Resident Magazine as a reference. And if you need more information about your new hometown, please don’t hesitate to call on your Realtor for assistance. Again, welcome! The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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Some of the survey results might surprise you. For example, did you know that nearly twice as many first-time home buyers are singlewomen compared to single men? Did you realize that 60 percent of home buyers do not have any children under 18 residingin the household? Or that 19 percent of homeowners own more than one home? The survey findings also show that a great majority of homebuyers rely on real estate professionals as they navigate the homepurchase process. In addition to the expertise of their Realtor in the home buying process, more and more buyers are using the internet to aid in their search for a home. In fact, 9 in 10 buyers used the internet at some point in their home search and more than half began their search online. How effective are online tools in helping buyers in their search for the right home? Forty three percent say they first found the home the ultimately purchased online. The convenience of searching for a home online has increased dramatically thanks for mobile devices and tablets. Survey findings indicated that 45 percent of buyers used one of these types of devices to search and 22 percent of mobile searchers say they used an app to find the home the purchased. While the internet allows buyers more opportunity to participate in the search process, this did not change the value buyers place on working with a professional according to the survey. The results confirm what experience tells us — that as Realtors, integrity is of paramount importance.When choosing an agent, buyers cited honestyand integrity as very important qualities. Knowledge of the purchaseprocess, responsiveness, and knowledge of the real estate market and negotiation skills were the other four qualities that were considered very important by more than 86 percent of home buyers. While imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, repeat business and referrals are probably the sincerest form of business satisfaction. By that measure, most sellers were quite satisfied with their real estate agent. Eighty-eight percent of sellers indicated that they would likely use their agent again or recommend their agent to others. Realtors are proud that our Code of Ethics, which dates back to 1913, is the cornerstone of our Association. In Kansas City, we’re particularly proud that a Realtor from Kansas City was president of the National Association of Realtors when the Code was developed 100 years ago. continued on page 10

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Ever since then, the Realtor Code of Ethics has been the promise to the public that when working with a real estate agent that is a Realtor, they can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. Only real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) can call themselves Realtors. That includes the agents and brokers who are members of the local Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors, commonly known as KCRAR. Only Realtors pledge to abide by the Association’s Code of Ethics. Some of its basic principles include: • Protect and promote your client’s interests; be honest with all parties. • Assure, whenever possible, that transactional details are in writing. 10

• Provide equal service to all clients and customers. • Be knowledgeable and competent in the fields of practice in which you ordinarily engage. Realtors work for America’s property owners. One of our top priorities is to protect private property rights and homeownership through our government relations. In the Kansas City area, members of KCRAR have the knowledge, expertise and tools to serve your real estate needs now, asyou arrive in our area, and in the future. Visit www.KCRealtorLink.com to find a trusted Realtor to help guide you to your perfect home. Welcome to KC!

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Helpful Contact Information Moving to KC?

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Kansas City Power & Light............. (816) 471-5275 www.kcpl.com Westar Energy..................................(800) 383-1183 www.westarenergy.com Kansas City, Kan. Board of Public Utilities.................. (913) 573-9000 www.bpu.com Independence, Mo. Independence Power & Light......... (816) 325-7930

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Gas Portions of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties Atmos Energy.................................. (888) 286-6700 www.atmosenergy.com Kansas Gas Service........................ (800) 794-4780 www.kansasgasservice.com Kansas City, Mo. Missouri Gas Energy....................... (816) 756-5252 www.missourigasenergy.com

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Independence, Mo. Independence Water Department.. (816) 325-7700 www.ci.independence.mo.us/water/ Kansas City, Kan. Board of Public Utilities.................. (913) 573-9000 www.bpu.com Kansas City, Mo. KCMO Water Services Department.. (816) 513-1313 www.kcwaterservices.org Portions of Johnson County, Kan. Water District No.1 of Johnson County........................... (913) 895-1800 www.aterone.org 18

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United States Postal Service.......... (800) 275-8777 www.usps.com

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The Kansas City Symphony is one of many activities for residents and visitors alike.

Welcome to the Neighborhood:

Going to Kansas City! Kansas City Here We Come Missouri

traddling the border of two great states lies a land of fountains and boulevards, of innovation and hometown charm and a home to a diverse population of peoples and families. This is the Greater Kansas City metro area. It has earned that greater label not just from its size, but also by the benefits of the unlimited choices that home buyers have when selecting a city in which to call home. In this “Paris of the Plains” are small towns where city squares are ringed by shops; vibrant suburban communities establishing their own identities; and older, newer and redeveloping neighborhoods in the urban core. There are farms and city lofts, tree-lined streets and lakeshore properties. Though the stage coaches and pony express riders are long gone, this multi-county, bi-state metropolitan community honors its frontier roots, while at the same time celebrating its cosmopolitan presence and working hard for a dynamic future. For statistical and census purposes, Greater Kansas City is most often defined as eight counties: Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray on the Missouri side and Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte in Kansas. Satellite communities — home to many who work and play in the metropolitan area — include Clinton and Lafayette counties in Missouri and Miami County in Kansas. Wherever you choose, you are sure to notice a genuine warmth found throughout the Greater Kansas City area, whether you are a visitor, newcomer or longtime resident. Here new residents are made to feel like family in no time. What follows is a quick scan of the individual counties and some of the cities of Greater Kansas City, just to help you get acclimated. 22

JACKSON COUNTY population approximately 677,377 total area of 616.41 square miles www.jacksongov.org Jackson County is the second most populous county in Missouri (after St. Louis County) and is the Kansas City metropolitan area’s center of population. Home to 19 distinct communities and highly developed with both business and residential districts, it’s the location for government headquarters, company home offices and many nationally and internationally recognized organizations. It possesses one of the nation’s most beautiful and comprehensive (21,000 acres) parks systems. The county owes its start to its northern border and major transportation route, the Missouri River. When the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery passed this way in June 1804 and paused at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers (at the corner of present-day Jackson County), Capt. Clark wrote: “The country about the mouth of this river is very fine.” Many agreed. Settlers and traders arrived through the early decades of the 19th century and, in 1827, the county was formed and named for Gen. Andrew Jackson, a national hero at the peak of his popularity. Harry Truman began his political career here. As Jackson County presiding judge in the late 1920s and 1930s, he was involved in the design of the county courthouse that helped place Kansas City, Mo., among the nation’s top 10 cities for Art Deco architecture. He also created one of the first county parks departments in the country.

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WELCOME HOME KA N SAS C I T Y, MI S S O U R I , I S A TA PEST RY OF PEOPLE, PLA CES A ND EXPERIENCES -

a cosmopolitan hub with operations that compete in the global marketplace a friendly town with an entrepreneurial spirit where small businesses, new ventures and unique boutiques thrive.

RE SI DE N TS O F K ANSAS C I TY E NJOY an array of neighborhood and housing options

that fit every lifestyle. In addition to expanding choices for vibrant downtown living, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s established neighborhoods are anchored by schools, churches and businesses - all in a metro that consistently ranks among the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most affordable.

L I V I N G I N K ANSAS C I TY CAN BE AS FAST OR SLOW PA CED AS ONE LIK ES.

With great people, businesses and neighborhoods, Kansas City is a great place to live, work and play.

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Cities Today, Jackson County’s residential areas vary dramatically from lakeside homes to older urban neighborhoods, from lofts in the Crossroads Arts District to 19th century Ward Parkway mansions. Eastern Jackson County is filled with rolling hills and native trees. Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, one of the nation’s premier shopping districts in the heart of the county, is the site of an annual holiday lighting ceremony that traditionally draws thousands of locals and visitors. The county Parks and Recreation Department offers premier land and water recreation for the residents of Jackson County and surrounding states. Near the intersection of two of the metro’s three interstate highways are Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums (together, they are the Truman Sports Complex), home to the Kansas City Chiefs (football), the Kansas City Royals (baseball) and legions of screaming fans. Both sports stadiums have been the recipients of major renovations in recent years. _____________________________ Blue Springs population approximately 53,014 www.bluespringsgov.com City Hall (816) 228-0110 Located on Interstate 70, less than a half hour from downtown Kansas City, Blue Springs is a fast-growing city that prides itself for having an abundant spirit of community closeness and cooperation. Blue Springs was founded by pioneers in 1827 along the cooling spring waters of the Little Blue River. Incorporated in 1880, Blue Springs has grown to more than 53,000 residents. Good schools, great recreational facilities and lovely scenery have earned Blue Springs a reputation as a strong, family-oriented city. Eighteen public parks (including four undeveloped parks and an 18-hole golf course), Burr Oak Woods Nature Center — woodland, fields, bluffs and ponds managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation — and the county’s 970-acre Lake Jacomo in the heart of Fleming Park are here. Happenings include a summer Music in the Park concert series, community theater productions and special events. Residents also enjoy the Centennial Pool Plex year-round. _____________________________

Buckner population approximately 3,100 www.cityofbuckner.org City Hall (816) 650-3191 The simplicity of small-town living combines with big-city proximity in Buckner, a town of pretty neighborhoods and good schools located along the Lewis & Clark Trail just east of Blue Springs and about 25 miles from the Missouri/Kansas border. The city is eight miles north of Grain Valley. Known locally as “The Little Village in the Valley,” Buckner is about three miles south of the Missouri River and an easy drive from downtown Kansas City. Historic Fort Osage, recommended as a fort by William Clark after he spotted the site on the bluff, is nearby in Sibley. _____________________________ Grain Valley population approximately 13,000 www.cityofgrainvalley.org City Hall (816) 847-6200 In the last two decades, Grain Valley, Mo., has been one of the metropolitan area’s fastest growing communities. Great schools, parks and neighborhoods, along with low crime, new infrastructure and a wide variety of housing choices, are just a few of the reasons behind the growth. The city is in the process of making more than $30 million in capital improvements in and around the downtown area. Other city amenities include athletic fields, an aquatic center, a community center and the Grain Valley Pavilion, a one-of-a-kind facility in the Kansas City area. Grain Valley is conveniently located just 24 miles east of downtown Kansas City. With easy access to I-70, shopping, dining and entertainment are minutes away. _____________________________ Grandview population approximately 25,307 www.grandview.org City Hall (816) 316-4800 Local legend has it that the community’s earliest leaders looked upon this part of the county and said, “Isn’t it a grand view?” Thus came the name

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Life is full of new beginnings. From buying your first home to raising your first child, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no better place to start fresh than one that has a history of great starts. Shawnee, Kansas. Good Starts Here.

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The Kansas City skyline at night shows a bustling metropolis.

for this prosperous community located minutes south of Kansas City along U.S. Highway 71. Grandview has grown from a strong farming town — it was here in the early 1900s that young Harry Truman spent much time on the family farm — into a dynamic and important industrial area of pleasant residential neighborhoods, good quality schools, The View Community Center and convenient access to major highways. Jackson County’s 4,852acre Longview Lake Park is on the city’s southeast border and has 13 miles of surrounding trails. Grandview is a popular choice for families who want to be in the metropolitan area but prefer the amenities of a smaller community. _____________________________ Independence population approximately 121,212 www.ci.independence.mo.us City Hall (816) 325-7000 History runs deep in Independence, hometown of Harry Truman, 33rd president of the United States. Visitors from near and far still flock here to visit the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. While in Independence, people also enjoy the restaurants and shops surrounding Independence Square. The “Queen City of the Trails,” this city just east of Kansas City was the outfitting point for the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails at a time when fortunes were made. It houses the National Frontier Trails Museum, and many of the homes built in those days are now designated as historic. The city celebrates its heritage every year with SantaCaliGon Days. It is the county seat and home to the Mormon Visitors Center, over 40 parks, two public golf courses, Adventure Oasis Water Park, George Owens Nature Park, Independence Events Center, Midwest Genealogy Center and the international headquarters for the Community of Christ denomination and its 5,800-seat conference chamber, Children’s Peace Pavilion and Temple (1,600-seat sanctuary and 5,685-pipe organ). _____________________________ Kansas City, Mo. population approximately 464,000 kcmo.gov City Hall (816) 513-1313 or 3-1-1 Action Center Kansas City has been undergoing a downtown renaissance like none other. Area residents are enjoying the results of a $4.5 billion downtown revitalization, which includes the Sprint Center arena, the adjacent Power and Light Entertainment District and the newest addition to the Kansas City skyline … the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The “Heart of America” city is very near both the geographic and population centers of the country. Now the metro’s largest city, Kansas City 26

began life as a trading post in 1821. It was incorporated by the state in 1853 as the “City of Kansas” and officially became Kansas City in 1889. Kansas City is home to professional sports teams; the elegant open-air Country Club Plaza; the Hallmark empire and its Crown Center development of stylish shops, first-class hotels and now the SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium and the LEGOLAND Discovery Center; operas and chamber music; art galleries and museums; boulevards and parks; and a wonderful mix of neighborhoods. Anyone who has visited or lived in Kansas City knows that picking out a place to live in this city means choosing from among some very distinctive neighborhoods that include downtown and midtown lofts, renovated apartments on Quality Hill and the historic homes and condominiums of Downtown, Westport, Hyde Park and the Plaza areas. Fine old homes surround The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and stately mansions (old and new) line the boulevard that is Ward Parkway. Brookside, south of the Plaza, and in Old Northeast, close to the Kansas City Museum, are examples of the many stable neighborhoods that continue to attract young families who want comfortable older homes. Renovation and redevelopment are happening all over the city, and new communities continue to emerge on the city’s edges. _____________________________ Lake Lotawana population approximately 2,215 www.lakelotawana.org City Hall (816) 578-4215 This gorgeous 600-acre man-made lake was created in 1929 as a summer place and is now home to many year-round residents. The limestone cliffs and abundant trees add to its beauty. Near Lee’s Summit and just 25 miles from downtown Kansas City, Lake Lotawana is an inviting location for those who love the peace and pleasure of lake living. The town was incorporated in 1958. _____________________________ Lee’s Summit population approximately 91,364 in Jackson and Cass counties cityofls.net City Hall (816) 969-1000 Lee’s Summit’s strong heritage hasn’t been altered as the city steadily blossoms into a beautiful suburb supporting more than 90,000 residents. Lee’s Summit is one of the largest cities in Missouri based on geographic size and also prides itself on being family friendly. Besides award-winning schools, the area is rife with lakes, outdoor parks, public libraries, and year-round youth athletic and non-athletic activities. Recreational venues include the Summit Waves

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Cities aquatic center next door to the Harris Park Community Center, the Hartman Park Sports Complex (with three professionally maintained softball fields) and the 58,000-square-foot Legacy Park Community Center. Adding to the quality of life mix are several churches of various denominations and a crime rate lower than similar-sized communities in Missouri. Downtown Lee’s Summit is home to a variety of specialty retail shops, dining and entertainment options, a farmers market and the Lee’s Summit Historical Society Museum in the 1905 train depot. _____________________________ Oak Grove population approximately 8,000 in Jackson and Lafayette counties www.cityofoakgrove.com City Hall (816) 690-3773 Another of the many small towns in this area with roots back to the Civil War, Oak Grove was incorporated in 1881. It lies between Kansas City (about 28 miles to its east) and rural Missouri. A progressive smaller city whose slogan is “Come Grow with Us,” Oak Grove has highly regarded schools, the 47-acre Webb Park (with lighted pitching machine field, ball diamonds and tennis courts), the 57-acre Frick Park (with lighted equestrian arenas and more), the 8-acre Caraway Lake, a public library, a renovated historic downtown district, a skate park and a swimming pool. _____________________________ Raytown population approximately 29,000 www.raytown.mo.us City Hall (816) 737-6000 Raytown is a combination of all the good things about small-town living: exciting high school sports with avid boosters, historical roots, good schools, an extensive park system, broad choices in affordable housing and beautiful tree-lined streets. Centrally located in the west half of Jackson County, it is a mile east of Interstate 435 and two miles south of Interstate 70. Two attractions — Super Splash USA Water Park and a BMX track — draw visitors from around the area. _____________________________ Sugar Creek population approximately 4,000 www.sugar-creek.mo.us City Hall (816) 252-4400 Maybe named for the sugar maples along its creek (no one knows for sure), Sugar Creek was home for many Indian tribes long before white settlers arrived. For a time in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, streetcars brought visitors from Kansas Cityto Sugar Creek to enjoy Fairmount Park, a pleasure resort with one of the world’s largest roller coasters. Located east of Kansas City,and west of Independence, it is today a lovely riverside community with handsome residential districts, a vibrant business community and many civic events, such as the annual Slavic Festival, Fourth of July Parade and Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting. _____________________________

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population approximately 230,473 total area of 408 square miles www.claycountymo.gov Long famed for its association with Jesse James (the James’ family farm is here) and its mineral springs (the Hall of Waters is here), Clay County today is also known for its vitality: vigorous population growth and a healthy economy that have attracted major employers. North of the Missouri River from downtown Kansas City, Clay County is one of the fast growing regions in the metro area. With Platte County, it is typically defined regionally as The Northland. With the arrival of new residents have come big new retailers and interesting commercial/residential mixed-used and planned developments. Clay County is the home of Smithville Lake, a 7,200-acre fishing and boating spot within easy driving distance of Kansas City; William Jewell College and its Harriman-Jewell Series (for fans of the performing arts); Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun amusement parks; and Kansas City’s Downtown Airport. Formed in 1822, the county was named for Sen. Henry Clay. It is the site of many cultural and historic points of interest and some beautiful land whose preservation is a citizen priority. 28

Claycomo population approximately 1,600 City Hall (816) 452-5539 www.claycomo.org The Village of Claycomo is small-town living surrounded by Kansas City, Gladstone and Liberty. Claycomo has access to most Northland highways and interstates and is home to the Ford Motor Co. Assembly Plant. The Village offers a variety of opportunities for residents and guests to get involved in the community. _____________________________ Excelsior Springs population approximately 11,418 (in Clay and Ray counties) www.cityofesmo.com City Hall (816) 630-0750 Internationally famous for The Elms Hotel & Spa (on the National Register of Historic Places), Excelsior Springs is one of the region’s most distinctive communities with lovely 19th century architecture and pretty newer neighborhoods. Located about 30 minutes north of downtown Kansas City, it was founded in 1880 on the site of one of its many mineral water springs after settlers discovered the water’s medicinal qualities. In 1937 the Hall of Waters (with the world’s longest mineral water bar) was built, and it now houses city offices. Healing waters, towering elm and oak trees, and steep hills have drawn visitors from around the world, including a few U.S. presidents. Excelsior Springs offers numerous parks, ball fields, walking/biking trails, the Excelsior Springs Golf Course, Isley Park Woods and the brand new Get Fit Park. _____________________________ Gladstone population approximately 26,157 www.gladstone.mo.us City Hall (816) 436-2200 Established in 1878 and incorporated in 1952, Gladstone is a full-service and progressive community located between Kansas City International Airport and downtown Kansas City and close to everything the city has to offer. The Gladstone Community Center opened in 2008 and features three pools, a spacious fitness center/gymnasium, and banquet spaces. Gladstone Theatre in the Park, celebrating its 25th anniversary, presents two shows per summer. Gladstone also boasts 10 city parks, the 38-acre Maple Woods Nature Preserve, a farmers market and numerous community events. _____________________________ Kearney population approximately 9,038 www.ci.kearney.mo.us City Hall (816) 628-4142 Kearney, located 25 minutes north of downtown Kansas City at Interstate 35 and Missouri 92, is filled with pretty residential areas, new subdivisions, caring neighbors and plenty of history, including the Jesse James Farm and Museum, the restored farm that was the birthplace of Jesse James. Incorporated in 1869, Kearney is being rediscovered today by new residents and businesses that prize its small-town atmosphere, renovated downtown, beautiful parks and the Kearney Amphitheater (home to many concerts, theater performances and movies in the summertime). _____________________________ Liberty population approximately 30,096 www.ci.liberty.mo.us City Hall (816) 439-4400 Liberty’s attractions include the highly regarded William Jewell College (one of the oldest private colleges in Missouri), several historical museums and the beauty of the surrounding hillsides. The county seat for Clay County, it is located about 15 miles northeast of downtown Kansas City. One of the area’s oldest cities, Liberty started out as a frontier trading post on the Missouri River in the 1820s (incorporated in 1829) and is today a favorite destination spot for many Kansas Citians. New homes and businesses dot the city’s landscape. In 2011, Liberty was ranked No. 3 Best Town for Families (Family Circle magazine) and No. 7 Best Places to Live (Money magazine). Among its many claims to fame are the historic jail (reconstructed in 1963) where Mormon leader Joseph Smith was imprisoned in 1839 for his beliefs. It’s also the site of one of the James Gang’s most notorious robberies: Clay County Savings Bank lost $60,000 to the James boys in an 1866 daylight robbery, and the money was never recovered. Liberty has a symphony orchestra, a community theater, an annual fall festival and many other special events, more than 500 acres of parks, the

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Cities Fountain Bluff Sports Complex and the Liberty Community Center (featuring year-round swimming, physical fitness opportunities, community meeting rooms and a performing arts theater.) Renovated historic Liberty Square, surrounded by five local historic districts, is the heart of the city. _____________________________ North Kansas City population approximately 4,208 www.nkc.org City Hall (816) 274-6000 Close-knit and progressive, North Kansas City is a busy city that sits just across the Missouri River north of downtown Kansas City. Crisscrossed by major highways, it is also just three minutes from the Downtown Airport and 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport. From the early days of the 19th century, North Kansas City has been a place proud of its “Tradition of Progress.” At its south edge, Hannibal Bridge was built in 1869 across the Missouri River, the first bridge over the Missouri and the link that turned the Kansas City area into transportation/commercial hub. The city’s focus is a large central business and shopping district, which includes a historic downtown enhanced with the addition of sidewalk pavers and antique-style street lights. Harrah’s Casino and Hotel have helped make it a recreation destination. North Kansas City also boasts growing industrial and warehouse facilities, AAA-rated schools, North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City Public Library, 65 acres of parks, a 96,000-square-foot Community Center and peaceful treelined neighborhoods. _____________________________ Pleasant Valley population approximately 2,961 www.pleasantvalleymo.org City Hall (816) 781-3996 Its name says it — Pleasant Valley is a pretty little town set amid beautiful scenery and deserving of its name. Pleasant Valley has two parks and three picnic shelters. The Pleasant Valley Civic Organization sponsors many ongoing activities and constructed the Pleasant Valley Civic Center at 6805 Sobbie Road. _____________________________

Smithville population approximately 8,954 www.smithvillemo.org City Hall (816) 532-3897 Thirty-five minutes from Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, Smithville (or Smith’s Mill) has been on the map since 1822. It was incorporated in 1867 at the place where “Yankee” Smith built the first mill north of the Missouri River. Choose from new and older neighborhoods and enjoy the amenities of Smithville Lake, a 7,200-acre recreational lake that opened in 1982. The Smithville Heritage District Merchants Association sponsors familyfriendly special events from March through November every year. Many of the downtown buildings in the Heritage District are original structures restored and preserved.

PLATTE COUNTY population approximately 93,310 total area of 427.22 square miles www.co.platte.mo.us Named for the Platte River that winds through the region, Platte County evokes lovely pastoral images. Tobacco barns, vineyards, apple orchards and quiet rural scenery punctuate the countryside. But that’s not all. At the heart of this wedge of gently rolling land that hugs the Missouri River and straddles Interstate 29 is Kansas City International Airport, a major employer and the facility that has dictated the county’s destiny. Scattered across the pretty land are sparkling office and industrial parks, hotel complexes, shopping centers, neighborhoods of distinctive homes, museums and historic Park University. The Harley-Davidson Final Assembly Plant, located here, offers visitor tours and good jobs. Recreational opportunities include Platte Ridge Park (baseball diamonds, soccer fields and a 5 km cross country trail), Platte County Community Centers, The Springs Aquatic Center, Tiffany Hills Park, Benner Park, English

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Cities minutes from Kansas City International Airport. Named for the 274-acre lake created in 1937 that is the centerpiece of the city, Weatherby Lake offers a variety of recreational activities that define lake living, such as fishing, swimming and sailing. In addition to its many amenities, Weatherby Lake supports eight city parks, various social and civic organizations, and has a community center available for resident activities and public rental. _____________________________

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Landing Park and Prairie Creek Greenway (including a 3.5-mile walking trail and rock waterfall). In so many ways, Platte County is booming. Yet, the small-town advantages offered in its communities are preserved, as are such historic treasures as Parkville and Weston. _____________________________ Parkville population approximately 5,554 parkvillemo.gov City Hall (816) 741-7676 Parkville is full of pleasant surprises: picturesque neighborhoods, a full calendar of events, antique shops, a bustling farmers market, historic Park University, a terrific view of the Missouri River and The Parkville Nature Sanctuary. Parkville also has a wonderful riverside park (English Landing Park) and some grand homes, old and new, on the limestone bluffs above the river. On some of its rolling ground are the fairways of The National Golf Club of Kansas City, one of the area’s premier courses, designed by Kansas City’s own Tom Watson. _____________________________ Platte City population approximately 4,200 www.plattecity.org City Hall (816) 858-3046 Platte City is a community with metropolitan conveniences and a small town atmosphere. The pretty river town is located about five miles north of Kansas City International Airport and about 20 miles north of downtown Kansas City. The Platte County seat, Platte City is home to the 1882 Ben Ferrel Museum, the fully restored Platte County Courthouse built in 1867, top-ranked schools, orchards and shops. Recent additions within the past decade include the Platte County Community Center North, the 210-acre Platte Ridge Park and a 16,000-square-foot library. Outside town is the Platte Falls Conservation Area — 2,356 acres of hunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching and canoeing. _____________________________ Riverside population approximately 3,000 www.riversidemo.com City Hall (816) 741-3993 Riverside, Mo., a town known for its pioneering spirit and rich history, is just minutes away from both downtown Kansas City and the Kansas City International Airport. It features a healthy mix of new and existing home, a highly rated school district, extensive walking/biking trials and no property, real estate or earnings taxes. From its parks and trails featuring stunning views of the Kansas City skyline and Missouri River, to local businesses and riverboat gambling at the Argosy Casino, Riverside has something for everyone. _____________________________ Weatherby Lake population approximately 1,800 www.cityofweatherbylake-mo.gov City Hall (816) 741-5545 Incorporated in 1959, the city of Weatherby Lake is a private lake community conveniently located just north of Kansas City, Mo., and 30

Weston population approximately 1,641 www.westonmo.com City Hall (816) 640-2752 Weston is a favorite among Kansas Citians for day trips and weekend visits (it has charming bed-and-breakfasts and a restored 1845 hotel). A significant 19th century river port (second largest, next to St. Louis, on the Missouri River), it is filled with historic reminders of the Old South, including the only tobacco warehouses west of the Mississippi, Victorian homes, old established orchards and the country’s oldest continuously operating whiskey distillery. Readers of Midwest Living magazine named it one of the best towns in the Midwest to hunt for quality antiques. More than 100 antebellum buildings and homes in a 22-block area in and around downtown Weston were designated a National Historic District. Weston Bend State Park is one mile south on Highway 45 — 1,133 acres where native Sac, Fox, Kansa and Iowa tribes once hunted. The Snow Creek Ski Area is open during winter months fivemiles north of Weston. The charming town, established in 1837, is halfway between Kansas City and St. Joseph, Mo.

CASS COUNTY population 100,600; total area 702.67 square miles www.casscounty.com Cass County is for those who prefer the calm of a quiet countryside to the hustle and bustle of city streets. Midwestern friendliness and close proximity to Kansas City make many of the Cass County communities excellent choices for commuters. Located on the southwest outskirts of Kansas City with U.S. Highway 71 as the north/south artery, Cass County continues to attract new residents drawn by its low housing costs and award-winning schools. Its work force and good location attract relocating and expanding commercial ventures. _____________________________ Belton population approximately 22,000 www.belton.org City Hall (816) 331-4331 “Proud Past, Bright Future” is the slogan adopted for this historic city south of Kansas City on U.S. Highway 71. Belton, incorporated in 1872, offers many newer residential areas, seven city parks, the Belton Outdoor Water Park, a skate park, the 59,000-square-foot High Blue Wellness Center, Eagles’ Landing Golf Course, good shopping, a diverse business community and a fine school system. It is the final resting place of nationally recognized figures Dale Carnegie and Carry Nation. _____________________________ Harrisonville population approximately 10,019 www.ci.harrisonville.mo.us City Hall (816) 380-8900 Keeping with its slogan “Enhancing our Growing Community, Maintaining our Quality of Life,” Harrisonville boasts recreational and fishing lakes (such as Lake Harrisonville), parkland (including City Park with two lakes, two ponds, an amphitheater and more), a community center, an aquatic center, awardwinning schools, farmer’s market and established residential neighborhoods along tree-lined streets that fan out from the Courthouse Square. It is the county seat, and its downtown district is on the National Register of Historic Places. _____________________________

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Cities Peculiar population approximately 6,000 cityofpeculiar.org City Hall (816) 779-5212 Peculiar, with its lovely surroundings, nice neighborhoods and close proximity to Kansas City, is another attractive commuters’ choice. Founded in 1868, the town is said to have received its name when village fathers could not agree upon a name and asked the Postmaster General to assign them one that was “sort of peculiar,” which he did. _____________________________

RAY COUNTY population 23,000 total area of 573.57 square miles A quiet riverside area organized in 1820, Ray County was one of the original 14 counties in Missouri. Today, it remains mostly rural, the home of many small towns with populations under 1,000, such as Camden, Elmira, Fleming, Hardin, Orrick and Henrietta.

Pleasant Hill population approximately 8,000 www.pleasanthill.com City Hall (816) 540-3135 Founded in the 1840s as a center for cattle shipping and stockyards, Pleasant Hill is now an active and diverse community with a nice blend of historically important houses and brand-new developments. The city maintains more than 300 acres of park ground and athletic fields where people can enjoy skateboarding, disc golf, playgrounds, fishing and more. Every July, Pleasant Hill is the site of the Cass County Fair. _____________________________

Lawson population approximately 2,500 (in Ray and Clay counties) www.cityoflawsonmo.org City Hall (816) 580-3217 Incorporated in 1871, Lawson is a peaceful rural community with lots of opportunities for good homes. In addition to fine city recreation facilities, Lawson has the Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site. The town lies about 36 miles northeast of Kansas City off Highway 69.

Raymore population approximately 19,700 www.raymore.com City Hall (816) 331-0488 Started as a railroad town and incorporated in 1877, Raymore has become a bustling small city of excellent schools, small-town atmosphere and strong growth. (Its most dramatic growth came in the decade of the 1990s, when the population more than doubled from 1990 to 2000.) Recreational features include the Original Town Farmers Market, four parks and more than 10 miles of trails and sidewalks. Growing Raymore is an easy 24-mile commute to downtown Kansas City. _____________________________

Richmond population approximately 5,678 www.cityofrichmondmo.org City Hall (816) 776-5304 County seat of Ray County, Richmond started as a Mormon settlement. Bob Ford, Jesse James’ assassin, is buried here. Its Farris Theatre, built in 1901, is still operating. The town combines older neighborhoods and new construction. The self-declared “Mushroom Capital of the World,” Richmond is the site every May of the Annual Mushroom Festival. _____________________________

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a municipal pool. The town is located 10 miles west of I-35 and about 30 minutes from Kansas City and St. Joseph, Mo. Plattsburg is on the northern edge of Smithville Lake. _____________________________

CLINTON COUNTY population approximately 20,571; total area of 423 square miles www.clintoncomo.org The least populated county in Greater Kansas City, Clinton County is located just north of Clay County (a bit of Smithville Lake is in Clinton County). It was established in January 1833, primarily by southern settlers, and is midway between Kansas City, Mo., and St. Joseph, Mo. Cameron, Lathrop and Plattsburg are its largest towns. ____________________________ Cameron population approximately 9,868 (in Clinton and DeKalb counties) www.cameron-mo.com City Hall (816) 632-2177 The “Crossroads of the Nation,” Cameron is a thriving and comfortable town, made so by its people. Interstate 35 runs along its east side, and the town sits on U.S. Highway 36, giving it excellent access to both Kansas City and St. Joseph. It’s home to Cameron Regional Medical Center, seven city parks, an 18-hole public golf course, an aquatic center, a baseball/softball complex, a soccer complex, a skate park, Cameron Public Library and the 501-acre Wallace State Park. _____________________________ Lathrop population approximately 2,082 www.lathropmissouri.org City Hall (816) 740-4251 Once known as the Mule Capital of the World for shipping thousands of mules around the world during the Boer War and World War II, Lathrop was born on the railroad, and survives on the interstate. Incorporated in 1867, Lathrop today is an agricultural community. _____________________________ Plattsburg population approximately 2,354 www.plattsburgmo.com City Hall (816) 539-2148 Plattsburg, originally named Concord, became the county seat in 1833 and incorporated as Plattsburg in 1835. Still the county seat, it is an attractive town known for Victorian homes, a courthouse square, six city parks and 32

LAFAYETTE COUNTY population approximately 32,943 total area 638.86 square miles www.lafayettecountymo.com Country lifestyle not far from the city is offered in the towns of Lafayette County, which lies east of Kansas City between I-70 and the Missouri River. The mostly agricultural (and history-laden) county is known for its fairs and seasonal festivals — and its apples. Concordia population approximately 2,450 www.concordiamissouri.com City Hall (660) 463-2228 This progressive small town, whose name means “harmony” in Latin, lies about 50 miles east of Kansas City on I-70 and about an hour from the Lake of the Ozarks. The town has an aquatics center, a ballpark complex, a remodeled community center for special events and meetings, and, about three miles south, good fishing at Edwin A. Pape Lake. Concordia was founded by German immigrants, and the usually quiet little town comes alive every September when it hosts the Concordia Fall Festival, a four-day celebration of its German heritage. _____________________________ Higginsville population approximately 4,600 www.higginsville.org City Hall (660) 584-2106 With excellent schools, affordable housing, an outstanding park system, numerous churches, community organizations and state-of-the-art municipal owned electric, water and sanitary sewer systems, the more than 4,600 residents enjoy a quality of life that is second to none. Strategically located approximately 50 miles east of Kansas City on I-70 and U.S. Highway 13 in the heartland of the Midwest, residents are just a short drive from the cultural, recreational and entertainment amenities of an urban area. _____________________________

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Cities Lexington population approximately 4,720 lexingtonmo.com City Hall (660) 259-4633 Lexington is legendary for its history, vintage homes, festivals and shopping opportunities. Main Street boasts a distinctive collection of antique shops, specialty stores and restaurants. The beautiful countryside surrounding the city is home to wineries, orchards and bed and breakfast venues. The county seat sits on the bluff above the Missouri River. During the Civil War, a three-day historic battle occurred. A daily reminder of the September 1861 Battle of Lexington is the cannonball lodged in a column of the County Courthouse, the oldest continually used courthouse west of the Mississippi River, and battle re-enactments are staged through the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site. It’s also home to Wentworth Military Academy, one of the nation’s most respected military schools. _____________________________ Odessa population approximately 5,200 www.cityofodessamo.com City Hall (816) 230-5577 Odessa was incorporated about 37 miles east of Kansas City in 1878. Home to older and newer neighborhoods and many businesses, industries and professionals, it is a dynamic and growing community. _____________________________

KANSAS JOHNSON COUNTY population approximately 566,933; total area 480.15 square miles www.jocogov.org Nationally recognized for its superb schools and locally known for its diverse shopping, Johnson County is one of the prettiest, most prosperous suburban areas in the United States. Residents enjoy lovely neighborhoods, good schools,

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The Kansas City area has been ranked high by national food and travel publications as an up-and-coming foodie destination. This restaurant, Urban Table, is in Prairie Village, Kan.

Fairway population approximately 4,000 www.fairwaykansas.org City Hall (913) 262-0350 A storybook setting for charming homes on tree-lined streets, Fairway is one of Kansas City’s loveliest close-in neighborhoods. It sits in the northeast corner of Johnson County surrounded by the golf courses that gave it its name. Fairway is also home to the Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site, Neale Peterson Park and the Fairway Pool. _____________________________ Gardner population approximately 20,473 www.gardnerkansas.gov City Hall (913) 856-7535 Located in southern Johnson County on I-35, Gardner has several new residential areas, the Johnson County Fairgrounds, Gardner Lake, the Gardner Aquatic Center and several parks and recreation opportunities. The town more than doubled in population from 1990 to 2000 and doubled again between 2000 and 2010, attracting newcomers by its affordable housing, excellent schools and quiet lifestyle. _____________________________ Leawood population approximately 32,000 www.leawood.org City Hall (913) 339-6700 “Growing with distinction” is the slogan for this chic community stretched over 14.7 square miles along the Missouri/Kansas line. Leawood has newly developed and fine older neighborhoods, excellent schools, convenient shopping, numerous upscale restaurants, the Leawood Aquatic Center and six city parks. Leawood City Park and Tomahawk Creek Park are connected by Tomahawk Creek Greenway, a 4.1-mile paved path meandering along Tomahawk Creek that is part of the county-wide greenway system. Ironhorse Golf Club is one of the top public golf courses in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Numerous shopping destinations have been developed along the 119th Street and State Line Road corridors. _____________________________ Lenexa population approximately 50,000 www.lenexa.com City Hall (913) 477-7500 Popular with commuters and about 12 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City, Lenexa is an easy drive from just about anywhere in the metro. 34

To locals, it is the “City of Festivals,” host to the annual Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle, the Spinach Festival, the Lenexa Chili Challenge, Community Days Parade and Freedom Run (both on July 4) and more. The growing city has more than 30 city parks, golf courses, many newer subdivisions, numerous business parks, the circa 1864 Legler Barn Museum and the Thompson Barn, the city’s most technologically advanced event facility. _____________________________ Merriam population approximately 11,200 www.merriam.org City Hall (913) 322-5500 A popular hometown for those who enjoy the friendly feeling of small-town neighborhoods and excellent parks, Merriam is also the site of Merriam Town Center, a popular shopping mall near I-35 and Johnson Drive; the Merriam Aquatic Center; and several parks (including the county’s Antioch Park). The area’s first and only IKEA store is scheduled to open in Merriam in fall 2014. The town sits just east of Shawnee on the east and west sides of Interstate 35 about eightmiles from downtown Kansas City. Its rich history (dating to the Shawnee Indians and Quaker missionaries in the early 19th century) holds a number of Johnson County firsts, including the first high school, first public library and first large public park. _____________________________ Mission population approximately 9,500 www.mission-ks.org City Hall (913) 676-8350 Mission is an attractive family community of well-established homes, good schools, parks and shopping located along Shawnee Mission Parkway east of Metcalf/Highway 169. The city was named for the Shawnee Indian Mission built nearby in the mid-1800s. Because of its healthy commercial section (more than 650 businesses have Mission addresses), Mission’s daytime population is estimated at about 50,000. Great shopping and dining choices, several city parks and the Sylvester Powell, Jr. Community Center are all in Mission. In 2014, the city’s new Mission Family Aquatic Center opened. _____________________________ Mission Hills population approximately 3,500 www.missionhillsks.gov City Hall (913) 362-9620 Mission Hills, located in the northeast part of the county just west of the state line and minutes from Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, is one of the most

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Cities elegant, lovely and affluent cities in the United States. Its shady streets curve over small hills that are the backdrop for opulent homes, grand mansions, gorgeous gardens and some of Kansas City’s finest private golf courses. _____________________________ Olathe population approximately 130,000 www.olatheks.org City Hall (913) 971-8600 Olathe, just 20 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City, is another of the area’s fast-growing cities (it’s one of the top 5 largest cities in Kansas and second largest in Johnson County) with deep historical roots. It was founded in the late 1850s and its name, according to local lore, is the Shawnee world for “beautiful.” The county seat, it offers both new neighborhoods and historic homes. It is home to Lake Olathe and Cedar Lake, abundant parkland, an excellent school system and the historic Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site. Olathe is a full-service city with its own water, library, wastewater and fire/police protection agencies. The 72,000-square-foot Olathe Community Center, which provides much needed spaces for recreational, fitness and community outreach programs, opened in July 2014. _____________________________ Overland Park population approximately 180,000 www.opkansas.org City Hall (913) 895-6000 One of the metro area’s most popular suburbs for families who enjoy beautiful surroundings and convenience, the county’s largest city (No. 2 in Kansas) is known for its progressive city government, active arts commission, excellent community college, parks and many shopping choices. Within its boundaries are hundreds of businesses and restaurants, one of Greater Kansas City’s largest enclosed shopping centers (Oak Park Mall), a historic downtown district with farmers market, a state-of-the-art convention center, New Theatre Restaurant, the Overland Park Soccer Complex, two public golf courses, six outdoor city swimming pools, two community centers, four small lakes, the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead and 83 parks, including the 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. _____________________________

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Prairie Village population approximately 21,892 www.pvkansas.com City Hall (913) 381-6464 Another popular northeast suburb for families, Prairie Village is made up of charming neighborhoods within 6.7 square miles, shady streets, 12 parks, a five-pool aquatics complex, picturesque country clubs and top-notch schools. The city’s heart is its Village, a cluster of locally owned shops and businesses at 71st and Mission Road. Created by the late J.C. Nichols and incorporated in 1951, it was first a subdivision created for returning World War II GIs; in 1949 it was recognized by the National Association of Home Builders as the “best planned community in America.” _____________________________ Roeland Park population approximately 6,800 www.roelandpark.net City Hall (913) 722-2600 Named for the Irish immigrant who settled it in the 1880s, Roeland Park in northeast Johnson County blends its new and established homes into a casual, old-style neighborhood atmosphere. Located on land that was part of the 2,000 acres attached to the Shawnee Indian Methodist Mission in the mid-19th century, Roeland Park continues to move forward. Visitors and residents enjoy the Roeland Park Aquatic Center and Dome and the “Art in R Park” program, which is a rotating outdoor display of sculptures. _____________________________ Shawnee population approximately 64,000 www.cityofshawnee.org City Hall (913) 631-2500 With a slogan of “Good Starts Here,” Shawnee offers numerous events, peaceful neighborhoods and convenient shopping. It borders Bonner Springs and the Kansas River to the north; the Kansas River and De Soto cup it on the west; a big chunk of Lenexa and a little piece of Overland Park line the south and Merriam provides the gateway on the east. Shawnee features more than 20 city parks, Shawnee Town 1929, a civic center, two aquatic centers, a skateboard park, walking and biking trails, the Johnson County Museum and 1950s AllElectric House, and the county’s Shawnee Mission Park. _____________________________

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Cities Spring Hill population approximately 5,700 in Johnson and Miami counties www.springhillks.com City Hall (913) 592-3664 Set in the picturesque rural countryside straight south of Olathe, Spring Hill is a commuter’s dream: Only 35 miles from downtown, it’s an easy drive on I-35. The north part of town is in Johnson County, and the south part is in Miami County. It has an aquatic center, new subdivisions, a strong school system, a refurbished Main Street, the Sycamore Ridge Golf Course and a fall festival. _____________________________ Westwood population approximately 1,500 www.westwoodks.org City Hall (913) 362-1550 Westwood, the county’s most northeast town known as “Tree City, USA,” is home to some of the nicest lawns, most well cared-for houses and prettiest tree-lined streets anywhere in the Kansas City area. It shares borders with Roeland Park, Fairway, Mission Woods, Mission Hills, Westwood Hills and Kansas City, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., on the east. The central location makes Westwood an easy commute to major shopping districts, professional sports arenas and other areas of family entertainment.

WYANDOTTE COUNTY

population approximately 160,384; 156 square miles www.wycokck.org Where the Kansas and Missouri rivers meet is Wyandotte County, named for the Wyandot Indians. Wyandotte County contains three cities:

Kansas City, Kan., Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. Wyandotte County has a broad economic base with strengths in the transportation, manufacturing, government, medical service, and tourism/ destination retail sectors. Among the county’s employers are General Motors, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad, the University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center and the Cerner Continuous Campus. Some of its newest development, including the booming Village West area, is in the western part of the county. Wyandotte County is proud of its ethnic and cultural heritage and its strong neighborhoods. Its population make-up is racially diverse and the county has numerous festivals, parades and other community activities to celebrate this rich heritage on an annual basis. Within the county are four school districts, more than 50 parks, the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater, the Renaissance Festival grounds, the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Sporting Park (home to Major League Soccer’s Sporting Kansas City) and the Strawberry Hill Museum. The $240 million Kansas Speedway opened in 2001. The track, which features NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series events and more, seats more than 72,000 people. The county and the city of Kansas City, Kan., are governed by a single entity, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City Kansas. Among its accomplishments, the Unified Government counts the creation of Village West, a 400-acre retail and entertainment district at the northwest corner of Interstates 435 and 70 (next to Kansas Speedway). Attractions in Village West include: the CommunityAmerica Ballpark (home of the T-Bones minor league baseball team), Cabela’s, Nebraska Furniture Mart, the Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark and the Legends Outlets Kansas City. Other nearby attractions include the Schlitterbahn Waterpark (with new attractions and guest amenities that opened in 2012) and the 100,000-squarefoot Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, which opened in 2012 and overlooks Turn 2 at the Kansas Speedway. _____________________________ Bonner Springs population approximately 7,400 www.bonnersprings.org City Hall (913) 422-1020 Located on the west edge of the Kansas City metro area in the midst of the trees and hills of western Wyandotte County, Bonner Springs offers a blend of older and newer homes. The town also boasts many of the region’s major entertainment attractions, including the annual outdoor fall Renaissance Festival, the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater (one of the Midwest’s best outdoor entertainment venues) and the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame. _____________________________ 36

Edwardsville population approximately 4,650 www.edwardsvilleks.org City Hall (913) 441-3707 Once the home of the Delaware Indians, Edwardsville is a progressive small town that continues to grow and serve as a center for industrial and residential development. It’s located south of the Kansas Speedway, west of Kansas City, Kan., and east of Bonner Springs with good access from Interstates 70 and 435. Residential growth has been steady, with an emphasis on rural development (featuring large lots and acreage) as well as housing additions. _____________________________ Kansas City, Kan population approximately 148,483 www.wycokck.org City/County offices (913) 573-5000 Strong ethnic neighborhoods established generations ago continue to thrive in Kansas City, Kan. The result is an array of cultural diversity found in few other places in the metro area. One of the most charming areas of strong ethnic influence is Strawberry Hill with its Slavic settlements and annual cultural festivals. Ninety percent of the county’s population lives in Kansas City, Kan. (“KCK” to locals), home of the Wyandotte County Fair and many ethnic festivals — from Polski Day to Cinco de Mayo. When speaking about the diversity of Kansas City, Kan., the historic township of Quindaro is an example of where it all begins. This historic landmark received national honors in March 2009 from the National Black Caucus of Elected Officials (NBC-LEO). The NBC-LEO presented the City of Kansas City, Kan., with the Cultural Diversity Award for its work as part of the Quindaro Ruins Stabilization and Restoration Project.

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY population approximately 78,185; 468 square miles www.leavenworthcounty.org Leavenworth County, west of Kansas City with access from I-70, Kansas Highway 7 and U.S. Highway 24/40, was the first industrial center in Kansas. Over the years, the area has fostered the growth and development of business, as well as residential communities built on solid, traditional Midwestern values. Fort Leavenworth and the Federal Penitentiary are both located here. Because of the easy access to interstate highways, many people live here and commute to work in Kansas City, Lawrence or Topeka. _____________________________ Basehor population approximately 4,700 www.cityofbasehor.org City Hall (913) 724-1370 Basehor is a rural community with excellent schools, lovely residential neighborhoods, new retail and office developments, and a hometown atmosphere just 20 minutes from Kansas City and only 30 minutes from Lawrence, Kan., site of the University of Kansas. Access via Interstates 435 and 70 is good and has contributed to the city’s population growth. _____________________________ Lansing population approximately 11,600 www.lansing.ks.us City Hall (913) 727-3233 One of the fastest growing smaller cities in this part of Kansas, Lansing is known for its excellent schools, new residential areas, close proximity to Kansas City and Fort Leavenworth and its progressive vision for future growth. Lansing was incorporated in 1959, but it was settled in the 1800s just south of the fort. Recent and current projects include a new municipal facility, city park and community library. A new state-of-the-art high school is scheduled to open in 2015-2016. _____________________________ Leavenworth population approximately 35,000 www.lvks.org City Hall (913) 682-9201 As one of the oldest military posts in the West, Fort Leavenworth has played an important role in the growth of the city of Leavenworth. Filled with other historical landmarks, the “First City of Kansas” was

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Cities the first pioneer settlement in Kansas in the early 1800s. Its location north of Kansas City, Kan., on the Missouri River has made Leavenworth (the county seat) a transportation leader from the early days. Today it is a progressive, growth-oriented community within 30 minutes of the metro area. The town’s quaint charm, good shopping and rich history attract many visitors who shop the antique stores and specialty shops in the historic riverfront downtown district. The 28 blocks of downtown Historic Leavenworth still contain many of the buildings that were present in the early 1900s. _____________________________ Tonganoxie population approximately 5,100 www.tonganoxie.org City Hall (913) 845-2620 Founded in 1866 and named for a Delaware chief, Tonganoxie now provides its many residents who work in Kansas City or one of the other nearby cities the enjoyment of country living, a quaint downtown and open spaces. “Tongie,” as it is known locally, has five city parks, trails and a water park and is three miles from Leavenworth County State Lake. The town, located between Kansas City, Kan., and Lawrence, is known for its commitment to education and as a great place to raise a family. _____________________________

MIAMI COUNTY population approximately 32,835; 590 square miles www.miamicountyks.org A growing part of the metropolitan area, Miami County lies along the Missouri/Kansas state line just south of Johnson County. Improved highways make commuting an attractive option for more and more people who seek the country life but have city jobs. Within its borders are the Miami County Airport (between Paola and Osawatomie) and Hillsdale Lake, an 8,000-acre park and a lake that is one of Kansas’ premier fishing spots. Miami County features

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a total of nine lakes and numerous community parks and aquatic centers. Fort Scott Community College has a presence in the county with a full-service outreach center in Paola. _____________________________ Louisburg population approximately 4,300 www.louisburgkansas.gov City Hall (913) 837-5371 A short trip down U.S. Highway 69 from Overland Park, Louisburg is home to a cider mill that draws visitors year-round, especially at apple pressing time in the autumn. Also located here is the Astronomical Society of Kansas City’s Powell Observatory with its 30-inch telescope (one of the largest telescopes available for public viewing in five states). Metcalf Ridge Golf Club and Louisburg City Lake provide recreational opportunities. Osawatomie population approximately 4,388 www.osawatomieks.org City Hall (913) 755-2146 In the early 19th century, Osage and Potowatomi Indians had villages near this pleasant community; Osawatomie took its name from the combining of the two Indian names. The town was a headquarters for abolitionist John Brown during the pre-Civil War era and is the site of John Brown Memorial Park and Museum. Osawatomie is located on the Marais des Cygnes River near Miami County State Lake and Park. _____________________________ Paola population approximately 5,600 www.cityofpaola.com City Hall (913) 259-3600 The county seat of Miami County was founded in 1855. It sits about 45 miles south of downtown Kansas City. Among the attractions of this growing and historic town are Hillsdale State Park, Lake Miola (a 725-acre park), the Paola Community Center in a renovated 1916 auditorium, the Paola Family Pool and a historic town square.

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Kansas City:

a Great Place to Work and Live!

hen you think of the best place to live and work, the best place to start or relocate a business, the best place to launch or advance a career or the best place to raise a family, think Kansas City! Kansas City is the most centrally located city in the United States. Called America’s creative crossroads according to the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC), the Kansas City metropolitan area is home to nearly 2.2 million peoplewithin 18 counties and more than 50 communities. Some of the nation’s most recognized brands make their home in K.C.—Garmin International, Hallmark Cards, H&R Block and Sprint. “There’s something for everyone whether you are right out of school or an executive continuing your career,” notes Jessica Nelson, manager of the KCADC’s talent recruitment initiative. Kansas City’s economy is nearly an exact reflection of the U.S. economy and doesn’t hinge on one or two industries. Because of that, its employers and workforce are protected from dramatic peaks and valleys experienced by other markets. ThinkKC, a publication of the KCADC, notes that salaries in the area are near the U.S. average, but the cost of living is significantly lower, about 20 percent less than average according to Nelson. “It’s a very affordable community and that really allows you to propel yourself faster personally and professionally in the Kansas City Market,” she said. 38

In addition, the Kanas City population grew by 11 percent between 2000 and 2010. More than 100,000 college graduates enter the K.C. workforce each year from regional colleges and universities. Several metropolitan school districts are ranks among the nation’s best as well. “In fact, Kansas City doesn’t have any of the pains of a major city, but has all of the amenities of a major area like a Chicago or a New York, which is fantastic,” Nelson added. It’s no secret barbecue lovers enjoy eating in Kansas City. The city is consistently ranked among the best cities to eat barbecue by national publications such as Travel + Leisure Magazine and USNews & World Report. Kansas City has a lot of offer when it comes to recreational activities including three major league sports teams — NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals, Major League Soccer’s Sporting Kansas City. Great restaurants are run by James Beard Award-winning chefs such as Debbie Gold and Iron Chefs such as Celina Tio. World-class entertainers perform at the magnificent Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and the Sprint Center, located in downtown’s Power & Light entertainment district. As Nelson reports, “Really cool things coming out of Kansas City.” So check it out and see for yourself just why Kansas City is a great place to live and work!

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Public Schools

Greater Kansas City students benefit from

Excellent Academic Choices Top on parents’ lists when they relocate is the quality of education their children will receive. Fortunately, for families moving to the Kansas City area, the widespread opinion on area education is, “The schools are second to none.” Schools are a top priority in Greater Kansas City, and it doesn’t matter whether the district is large or small, urban, suburban or rural. Schools focus on academics, performance and programs designed to prepare students for higher education and the workplace. With the plethora of options available, parents can rest easy knowing their children will receive quality education on either side of the state line.

MISSOURI For information on Missouri school districts and charter schools within the Kansas City School District, visit www.dese.mo.gov. CASS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS Archie 302 W. State Route A, Archie, MO 64725 (816) 293-5312, archie.k12.mo.us Belton 110 W. Walnut, Belton, MO 64012 (816) 489-7000 www.beltonschools.org Drexel 207 S. Fourth St., Drexel, MO 64742 (816) 657-4715 www.drexel.k12.mo.us

East Lynne 24706 S. State Route K, East Lynne, MO 64743 (816) 626-3511 www.eastlynne40school.org Harrisonville 503 S. Lexington, Harrisonville, MO 64701 (816) 380-2727 www.harrisonvilleschools.org Midway 5801 E. State Route 2, Cleveland, MO 64734 (816) 250-2994, www.midwayk12.net Pleasant Hill 318 Cedar St., Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 (816) 540-3161 www.pleasanthillschools.com Raymore-Peculiar 21005 S. School Road, Peculiar, MO 64078 (816) 892-1300 www.raypec.k12.mo.us

Sherwood Cass 33300 S. Sherwood Drive, Creighton, MO 64730 (660) 499-2239 www.sherwoodk12.net Strasburg 600 W. State Road E, Strasburg, MO 64090 (816) 680-3333 www.sc3sd-mo.schoolloop.com CLAY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS Excelsior Springs 300 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (816) 630-9200, www.essd40.com Kearney 1002 S. Jefferson, Kearney, MO 64060 (816) 628-4116 www.kearney.k12.mo.us Lawson 401 N. Allison, Lawson, MO 64062 (816) 580-7277 www.lawsoncardinals.org

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Liberty 650 Conistor, Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 736-5300 www.liberty.k12.mo.us Missouri City 700 E. Main, Missouri City, MO 64072 (816) 750-4391 www.mocity.k12.mo.us North Kansas City 2000 N.E. 46th St., Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 413-5000 , www.nkcschools.org Smithville 655 S. Commercial Ave., Smithville, MO 64089 (816) 532-0406 www.smithville.k12.mo.us JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS Blue Springs 1801 N.W. Vesper, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 224-1300 www.bluesprings-schools.net

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Public Schools Center 8701 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 349-3300 www.center.k12.mo.us Fort Osage 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, MO 64058 (816) 650-7000, www.fortosage.net Grain Valley 31606 N.E. Pink Hill Road, Grain Valley, MO 64029 (816) 847-5006 www.grainvalley.k12.mo.us Grandview 13015 10th St., Grandview, MO 64030 (816) 316-5000, www.csd4.k12.mo.us Hickman Mills 9000 Old Santa Fe Road, Kansas City, MO 64138 (816) 316-7000, www.hickmanmills.org Independence 201 N. Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64050 (816) 521-5300, www.isdschools.org Kansas City 1211 McGee St., Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 418-7000 www.kcpublicschools.org Lee’s Summit 301 N.E. Tudor Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 (816) 986-1000, www.lsr7.org Lone Jack 313 S. Bynum Road, Lone Jack, MO 64070 (816) 697-3539, www.lonejackc6.net Oak Grove 601 S.E. 12th St., Oak Grove, MO 64075 (816) 690-4156 www.oakgrove.k12.mo.us Raytown 6608 Raytown Road, Raytown, MO 64133 (816) 268-7000 www.raytownschools.org PLATTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS North Platte 212 W. 6th St., Dearborn, MO 64439 (816) 450-3511, www.nppanthers.org Park Hill 7703 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 359-4000 www.parkhill.k12.mo.us Platte County 998 Platte Falls Road, Platte City, MO 64079 (816) 858-5420 www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com West Platte Co. 1103 Washington St., Weston, MO 64098 (816) 640-2236, wpsd.net RAY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS Excelsior Springs 300 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (816) 630-9200, www.essd40.com

Hardin-Central 500 N.E. 1st St., Hardin, MO 64035 (660) 398-4394, www.hardin-central.org Lawson 401 N. Allison, Lawson, MO 64062 (816) 580-7277 www.lawsoncardinals.org Orrick 100 Kirkham St., Orrick, MO 64077 (816) 770-0094, www.orrick.k12.mo.us Richmond 1017 E. Main St., Richmond, MO 64085 (816) 776-6912 www.richmond.k12.mo.us

KANSAS

Kansas City, Kansas 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, KS 66104 (913) 551-3200 www.kckps.org

Osawatomie 1200 Trojan Drive, Osawatomie, KS 66064 (913) 755-4172 www.usd367.k12.ks.us Paola 1115 E. 303rd St., Paola, KS 66071 (913) 294-8000 www.usd368.org WYANDOTTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS Bonner Springs-Edwardsville 2200 S. 138th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012 (913) 422-5600 www.usd204.net

Piper 3130 N. 122nd St., Kansas City, KS 66109 (913) 721-2088 www.piperschools.com Turner 800 S. 55th St., Kansas City, KS 66106 (913) 288-4100 www.turnerusd202.org

For information on all Kansas public schools, visit www.ksde.org. JOHNSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS Blue Valley 15020 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66283 (913) 239-4000 www.bluevalleyk12schools.org De Soto 35200 W. 91st St., De Soto, KS 66018 (913) 667-6200, www.usd232.org Gardner-Edgerton 231 E. Madison St., Gardner, KS 66030 (913) 856-2000, www.usd231.com Olathe 14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66063 (913) 780-7000, www.olatheschools.com Shawnee Mission 7235 Antioch Road, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 (913) 993-6200, www.smsd.org Spring Hill 101 E. South St., Spring Hill, KS 66083 (913) 592-7200, www.usd230.org LEAVENWORTH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS Basehor-Linwood 2008 N. 155th St., Basehor, KS 66007 (913) 724-1396, www.usd458.org Easton 32502 Easton Road, Easton, KS 66020 (913) 651-9740, www.easton449.org Fort Leavenworth 207 Education Way, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 (913) 651-7373, www.ftlvn.com Lansing 401 S. 2nd St., Lansing, KS 66043 (913) 727-1100, www.usd469.net Leavenworth 200 N. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 684-1400, www.usd453.org Tonganoxie 330 E. Highway 24-40, Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (913) 845-2153 www.tonganoxieusd.schoolfusion.us MIAMI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS Louisburg 29020 Mission Belleview Road, Louisburg, KS 66053 (913) 837-2944, www.usd416.org

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Private Schools

Families Find a Large Variety of Educational Opportunities

for their children, from toddlers through teens A search of private education in Kansas City will find many choices — both parochial and secular and from preschool through high school. In Kansas, many private schools are listed with the Kansas Board of Education, which keeps updated directories of all public and some accredited and non-accredited private schools on the state’s Department of Education website at www.ksde.org. The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph (816-756-1850) and the Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas (913-721-1570) offer information on area Catholic schools. Visit their respective websites for additional information: www.diocese-kcsj.org and www.archkck.org. Following are just some of the many options available: Academy Montessori Internationale 12501 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145 816) 942-3307 Ungraded www.amikc.net

Ascension Catholic School 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 851-2531 K-grade 8 www.acseagles.org

The Belmont School 32 E. 46th St., Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 931-0202 Montessori/Preschool – grade 6 www.thebelmontschool.com

Accelerated Schools 10713 Barkley St., Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 341-6666 Grades 4-12 www.acceleratedschoolsop.org

Bambini Creativi 400 E. 135th St., Kansas City, MO 65145 (816) 941-7529 Reggio Emilia/ Preschool-kindergarten www.bambinicreativi.com

Bethany Lutheran School 9101 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66207 (913) 648-2228 Preschool-grade 8 www.bethanyschool.net

The Belmont School 11327 Hickman Mills Drive, Kansas City, MO 64134 (816) 763-4511 Montessori/Preschool – grade 6 www.thebelmontschool.com

Archbishop O’HaraHigh School 9001 James A. Reed Road, Kansas City, MO 64138 (816) 763-4800 Catholic www.oharahs.org

The Barstow School 11511 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 942-3255 Preschool-grade 12 www.barstowschool.org

The Belmont School 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City, MO 64139 (816) 404-7916 Montessori/Preschool – grade 6 www.thebelmontschool.com

Bishop Miege High School 5041 Reinhardt Drive, Shawnee Mission, KS 66205 (913) 262-2700 Catholic www.bishopmiege.com

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Private Schools Blue Ridge Christian School 8524 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64138 (816) 358-0950 Preschool-grade 12 www.brcskcmo.org

Center Place Restoration School 819 W. Waldo Ave., Independence, MO 64050 (816) 252-1715 K-grade 12 www.cprseagles.org

Grandview Christian School 12340 Grandview Road, Grandview, MO 64030 (816) 767-8630 K-grade 12 www.grandviewchristianschool.com

Hope Lutheran School 6308 Quivira Road, Shawnee, KS 66216 (913) 631-6940 Preschool-grade 8 www.hopeschoolkc.org

Brookridge Day School 9555 Hadley Drive, Overland Park, KS 66212 (913) 649-2228 Preschool-grade 3 www.brookridgedayschool.com

Christ the King Catholic School 3027 N. 54th St., Kansas City, KS 66104 (913) 287-8883 Preschool-grade 8 ctkkck.eduk12.net

Heartland Christian Schools 810 S. Cedar St., Belton, MO 64012 (816) 331-1000 Preschool-high school www.hfministries.org

Horizon Academy 4901 Reinhardt Drive, Roeland Park, KS 66205 (913) 789-9443 Grades 1-12 www.horizon-academy.org

Clay-Platte Montessori School 5901 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO 64151 (816) 741-6940 24 months-middle school clayplattemontessori.com

Heritage Christian Academy-East Campus 9333 W. 159th St., Overland Park, KS 66221 (913) 681-7622 PK – grade 6 www.hcakc.org

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 327-8150 Jewish/K-12 www.hbha.edu

Calvary Lutheran-Oak Campus 7500 Oak, Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 444-6908 Infant-PK www.calvaryschoolkc.com Calvary Lutheran-Wornall Campus 12411 Wornall Ave., Kansas City, MO 64145 (816) 595-4020 Infant-grade 8 www. calvaryschoolkc.com Canterbury Academy at Briarcliff 1701 N.W. Platte Road Kansas City, MO 64150 (816) 587-2170 Infant-preschool www.canterburyprepschool.com Canterbury Academy at Prairie Ridge 11197 S. Ambassador Drive, Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 894-5100 Age 1-preschool www.canterburyprepschool.com Canterbury Academy at Shawnee Crossings 22900 Midland Drive Shawnee, KS 66226 (913) 441-1730 6633 Age 1-preschool www.canterburyprepschool.com Canterbury Infant Academy 6836 Silverheel, Shawnee, KS 66226 (913) 441-6213 Infant-age 2 1/2 www.canterburyprepschool.com Canterbury Preparatory School 6820 W. 121st St. Overland Park, KS 66209 (913) 339-6633 Infant-grade 3 www.canterburyprepschool.com Christ Lutheran School 11720 Nieman Road, Overland Park, KS 66210 (913)754-5888 Preschool-grade 8 www.christlutheranschoolop.com

Creative World School Multiple locations in Missouri (816) 353-0270 Infants-school age www.creativeworldschool.com Cristo Rey Kansas City 211 W. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 457-6044 Catholic/grades 9-12 www.cristoreykc.org Cure of Ars 9403 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206 (913) 648-2620 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 coacougars.eduk12.net DeLaSalle Charter High School 3737 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64109 (816) 561-4445 Grades 9-12 www.delasallecenter.org Eagle Heights Christian School 5600 N. Brighton, Kansas City, MO 64119 (816) 454-7410 Preschool-grade 12 www.eagleheights.org

Heritage Christian Academy-West Campus 16000 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 782-3262 Grades 7-12 www.hcakc.org Holy Cross Catholic School 121 N. Quincy, Kansas City, MO 64123 (816) 231-8874 Preschool-grade 8 www.hcskcmo.com Holy Cross Catholic School 8101 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS 66212 (913) 381-7408 Preschool-grade 8 www.holycrosscatholicschool.com Holy Name Catholic School 1007 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66103 (913) 722-1032 Preschool-grade 8 www.holynamekck.org

Immaculata High School 600 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 682-3900 Catholic/Grades 9-12

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Islamic School of Greater Kansas City 8505 E. 99th St., Kansas City, MO 64134 (816) 763-0322 Preschool-grade 11 www.iscgkc.org John Paul II Catholic School 6915 W. 71st St., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 432-6350 Preschool-grade 8 www.jp2huskies.com Kansas City Academy 7933 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 444-5225 Independent/Grades 6-12 www.kcacademy.org Kansas City Christian School 4801 W. 79th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208 (913) 648-5227 K-grade 12 kcchristianschool.org

Faith Academy 4300 N. Corrington Ave., Kansas City, MO 64117 (816) 455-2847 Christian/Infants-grade 8 www.myfaithacademy.org

Holy Spirit Catholic School 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park, KS 66214 (913) 492-2582 Preschool-grade 8 hsschool.eduk12.net

Global Montessori Academy 707 W. 47th St., Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 561-4533 ages 2 to 9 www.globalmontessori.com

Holy Trinity Catholic School 13600 W. 92nd St., Lenexa, KS 66215 (913) 888-3250 K – grade 8 www.htslenexa.eduk12.net

Kansas City Christian School-Oxford Park Campus 13200 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS 66209 (913) 897-2774 Preschool-grade 2 www.kcchristianschool.org

Good Shepherd Parish School 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, KS 66216 (913) 631-0400 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 goodshepherd.eduk12.net

Holy Trinity School 601 E. Chippewa, Paola, KS 66071 (913) 294-3286 Catholic www.htspaola.eduk12.net

Kids R Kids 15210 S. Mahaffie, Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 390-0234 Infants-PK www.krkolathe.com

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Private Schools Kids R Kids 7489 W. 161st St., Overland Park, KS 66085 (913) 814-9100 Infants-PK www.kidsrkidsop.com Maranatha Christian Academy-North Campus 15000 W. 63rd St., Shawnee, KS 66216 (913) 631-9286 Preschool-elementary www.mca-eagles.org Maranatha Christian Academy-South Campus 6826 Lackman Road, Shawnee, KS 66217 (913) 631-1715 (elementary) (913) 631-0637 (secondary) www.mca-eagles.org Martin Luther Academy 7112 N. Overland Drive, Kansas City, MO 64151 (816) 734-1060 K – grade 8 www.martinlutheracademy.org Messiah Lutheran School 613 S. Main, Independence, MO 64050 (816) 254-9409 Preschool – grade 8 www.messiahlutheranschool.org Midland Adventist Academy 6915 Maurer Road, Shawnee, KS 66217 (913) 268-7400 K-grade 12 www.midlandacademy.org Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran School 9514 Perry Lane, Overland Park, KS 66212 (913) 888-6293 Preschool-grade 8 www.mtolivewels.com Nativity of Mary 10021 E. 36th Terrace, Independence, MO 64052 (816) 353-0284 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 www.nativityofmary.org Nativity Parish School 3700 W. 119th St., Leawood, KS 66209 (913) 338-4330 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 www.kcnativity.eduk12.net Northland Christian School 4214 N.W. CookinghamDrive, Kansas City, MO 64164 (816) 548-2222 Preschool-grade 12 www.northlandchristianed.com

Notre Dame de Sion-Locust Campus 3823 Locust St., Kansas City, MO 64109, (816) 753-3810 Co-educational preschool-grade 8 www.ndsion.edu Notre Dame de Sion-Wornall Campus 10631 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 942-3282 All girls grades 9-12 www.ndsion.edu Oakhill Day School 7019 N. Cherry, Gladstone, MO 64118 (816) 436-6228 Toddlers-grade 8 www.oakhilldayschool.org Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School 4232 Mercier, Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 931-1693 Preschool-grade 8 www.olakc.org

St. Ann Catholic School 7241 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208 (913) 660-1101 K-grade 8 www.stannpv.org

Primrose School of Leawood 4820 W. 137th St., Leawood, KS 66224 (913) 897-8900 Infants-K www.primroseleawood.com

St. Charles Borromeo School 804 N.E. Shady Lane Drive, Kansas City, MO 64118 (816) 436-1009 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 www.stcharleskc.com/school

Prince of Peace Catholic School 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 764-0650 K-grade 8 www.princeofpeace.info/school

St. Elizabeth School 14 W. 75th St., Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 523-7100 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 www.stelizabethnet.org

Promise Academy 3800 E. 44th St., Kansas City, MO 64130 (816) 921-0775 K-grade 8 promiseacademykc.org

Our Lady of Guadalupe School 2310 Madison Ave., Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 221-2539 Catholic/K-grade 6 www.olgkc.org

Resurrection Catholic School 425 N. 15th St., Kansas City, KS 66102 (913) 371-8101 PreK-grade 8 resurrectionkck.eduk12.net

Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School 150 N.W. Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 (816) 251-1150 Kindergarten-grade 8 www.olpls.org Our Lady of Unity School 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, KS 66106 (913) 262-7022 Catholic/K-grade 8 olukck.eduk12.net Overland Christian Schools 7016 W. 74th St., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 722-0272 Preschool-grade 12 overlandchristian.org Pembroke Hill School-Ward Parkway Campus 5121 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 936-1200 Grade 6-12 www.pembrokehill.org Pembroke Hill School-Wornall Campus 400 W. 51st St., Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 936-1200 Age 2-grade 5 www.pembrokehill.org

The Plaza Academy 4050 Pennsylvania, Suite 143, Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 561-0770 Grade 7-12 www.theplazaacademy.org

St. Gabriel Catholic School 4737 N. Cleveland Ave., Kansas City, MO 64117 (816) 453-4443 K-grade 8 www.stgabrielskc.com St. James Catholic School 309 S. Stewart, Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781-4428 Preschool-grade 8 www.stjames-school.org

Rockhurst High School 9301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 363-2036 Catholic Jesuit/all boys grades 9-12 www.rockhursths.edu

St. James Academy 24505 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66227 (913) 254-4200 Catholic/Grade 9-12 www.sjakeepingfaith.org

Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic School 22705 Metcalf Ave., Bucyrus, KS 66013 (913) 533-2462 Preschool-grade 8 hrwea.eduk12.net

St. John Francis Regis School 8941 James A. Reed Road, Kansas City, MO 64138 (816) 763-5837 Catholic/K-grade 8 www.regisschool.org

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School 21801 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218 (913) 422-5520 Preschool-grade 8 school.shoj.org

St. John LaLande Catholic School 801 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 228-5895 Preschool-grade 8 www.stjohnlalandeschool.com

St. Agnes Catholic School 5130 Mission Road, Fairway, KS 66205 (913) 262-1686 Preschool-grade 8 www.stagneskc.org

St. Joseph Catholic School 11505 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203 (913) 631-7730 Preschool-grade 8 www.stjoesshawnee.eduk12.net

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish School 6415 N.E. Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO 64119 (816) 454-7377 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 www.sataps.com

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School 14201 Nall Ave., Leawood, KS 66223 (913) 402-3950 Preschool-grade 8 www.stmichaelcp.org

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St. Patrick School 1401 NE 42nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 453-0971 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 stpatrickkc.com

The Schoolhouse 14709 E. 35th St., Independence, MO 64055 (816) 373-5938 K – grade 6 www.theschoolhouse.homestead.com

St. Patrick School 1066 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112 (913) 299-8131 Catholic/PK-grade 8 stpatrickkck.eduk12.net

Shawnee Mission Christian School 4901 Mission Road, Westwood, KS 66205 (913) 384-4434 Infants-grade 12 www.smcschool.com

St. Paul Catholic School 920 W. Honeysuckle, Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 764-0619 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 stpaul.eduk12.net St. Paul Lutheran School 320 N. 7th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 682-5553 Preschool-grade 8 www.splcs.org St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School 4041 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111, (816) 931-8614 Toddler-grade 8 www.speds.org St. Peter’s Catholic School 6400 Charlotte St., Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 523-4899 Preschool-grade 8 www.stpeterskc.org St. Pius X Catholic High School 1500 NE 42nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 453-3450 Grades 9-12 www.stpiusxhs-kc.com

Small Beginnings Montessori School 15801 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223 (913) 851-2223 6 weeks-grade www.2 smallbeginningsschool.com Summit Christian Academy 1500 S.W. Jefferson, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 (816) 524-0185 (elementary) (816) 525-1480 (secondary) Preschool-grade 12 www.summit-christian-academy.org Tri-City Christian School 4500 Little Blue Parkway, Independence, MO 64057 (816) 795-1088 Preschool-grade 12 www.tccrusaders.org

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Universal Academy Islamic School 10515 Grandview Road, Kansas City, MO 64137 (816) 965-0186 PK-grade 12 universalacademy.webs.com

St. Teresa’s Academy 5600 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64113 (816) 501-0011 Catholic/all girls grades 9-12 www.stteresasacademy.org

Valor Christian Academy 3650 N. 67th St., Kansas City, KS 66104 (913) 608-7705 PK-grade 12 www.valorchristiankc.com

St. Therese School 7207 N.W. Highway 9, Kansas City, MO 64152 (816) 741-5400 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 www.sttheresenorth.org

Visitation School 5134 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 531-6200 Catholic/K-grade 8 visitation.org/visitation-school

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School 11411 Pflumm Road, Overland Park, KS 66215 (913) 345-1411 Catholic/Grade 9-12 www.stasaints.net

Whitefield Academy 8929 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 444-3567 Classical Christian/PK- grade12 www.whitefieldacademy.org

St. Thomas More School 11800 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 942-5581 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 www.stmkc.com

Xavier Elementary 541 Muncie, Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 682-3135 Catholic/Preschool-grade 8 www.xavier.leavenworthcatholicschools.org

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Higher Education

Dr. Joe Sopcich, President of JCCC, congratulates a recent graduate.

Area Colleges and Universities provide learning opportunities to last a lifetime

For those seekinghigher education to achieve their personal and professional goals, Kansas City area institutions offer all the tools they need. Opportunities are abundant for those seeking undergraduate and graduate degree programs, continuing education, and certification options close to home. (Or you can drive a little and reach the campuses of three major state universities, all within three hours: Kansas State University in Manhattan, the University of Kansas in Lawrence and the University of Missouri in Columbia.) Public and private institutions throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area offer schedules flexible enough to meet the demands of full-time students and those who have full- and part-time jobs.

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Higher Education The following is a list of some of the higher education options in the Kansas City area: Avila University 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145 (816) 942-8400 www.avila.edu Baker UniversitySchool of Professional & Graduate Studies and Graduate School of Educatio (administrative offices) 8001 College Blvd., Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 491-4432 www.bakeru.edu Baker UniversitySchool of Professional & Graduate Studies and Graduate School of Education Overland Park campus 7301 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 491-4432 www.bakeru.edu Lee’s Summitcampus 1278 N.E. Windsor Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 (816) 347-0559 www.bakeru.edu Kansas Citycampus 7509 N.W. Tiffany Springs Parkway, Suite 102, Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 880-6643 www.bakeru.edu Benedictine College 1020 N. 2nd St., Atchison, KS 66002 (800) 467-5340 www.benedictine.edu Brown Mackie College 9705 Lenexa Drive, Lenexa, KS 66215 (913) 768-1900 www.brownmackie.edu Cleveland Chiropractic College of Kansas City 10850 Lowell Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 234-0600 www.cleveland.edu Columbia College-Kansas City 4240 Blue Ridge Blvd., Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64133 (816) 795-1515 www.ccis.edu Concorde Career College-Kansas City 3239 Broadway, Kansas City, MO64111 (816) 531-5223 www.concorde.edu/campus/ kansas-city

DeVry University-Kansas City Campus 11224 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 943-7300 www.kc.devry.edu DeVry University-Kansas City Downtown Center 1100 Main St., Suite 118, Kansas City, MO 64105 (816) 221-1300 www.kc.devry.edu Donnelly College 608 N. 18th St., Kansas City, KS 66102 (913) 621-8700 www.donnelly.edu

Johnson County K-State Research and Extension 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite 1500, Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 715-7000 www.johnson.ksu.edu Kansas City Art Institute 4415 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 472-4852 www.kcai.edu Kansas City College and Bible School 7401 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 722-0272 www.kccbs.edu Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112 (913) 334-1100 www.kckcc.edu

Emporia State University-Kansas City 8400 W. 110th St., Suite 150, Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 338-4378 www.emporia.edu/kc

Kansas City Kansas Community College-Leavenworth Center 225 Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 651-2111 www.kckcc.edu

Friends University 8207 Melrose Drive, Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66214 (913) 233-8700 www.friends.edu

Kansas City Kansas Community College-Technical Education Center 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102 (913) 288-7800 www.kckcc.edu Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences 1750 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 654-7000 www.kcumb.edu Kansas State University-Division of Continuing Education 1615 Anderson Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502 (800) 622-2578 www.dce.k-state.edu Kansas State University Olathe 22201 W. Innovation Drive, Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 541-1220 www.olathe.k-state.edu

Graceland University-Independence Campus 1401 W. Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050 (816) 833-0524 www.graceland.edu Heritage College 1200 E. 104th St., Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 298-0417 www.heritage-education.com; campus_kansascity.htm ITT Technical Institute 9150 E 41st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133 (816) 276-1400 www.itt-tech.edu ITT Technical Institute 7600 W. 119th St., Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 253-1300 www.itt-tech.edu Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 469-8500 www.jccc.edu

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Higher Education Keller Graduate School of Management 11224 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 943-7441 www.keller.edu Keller Graduate School of Management 1100 Main St., Suite 118, Kansas City, MO 64105 (816) 221-1300 www.keller.edu Metropolitan Community College Blue Rivercampus 20301 E. 78 Highway, Independence, MO 64057 (816) 604-1000 www.mcckc.edu Business & Technology Campus 1775 Universal Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 816) 604-1000 www.mcckc.edu Cass County campus 801 W. North Ave., Belton, Mo 64012 (816) 604-1000 Longview campus 500 S.W. Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 (816) 604-1000 www.mcckc.edu Maple Woods campus 2601 N.E. Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64156 (816) 604-1000 www.mcckc.edu Penn Valley campus 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 604-1000 www.mcckc.edu Penn Valley campus 2700 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64127 (816) 604-5000 www.mcckc.edu MidAmerica Nazarene University 2030 E. College Way, Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 782-3750 www.mnu.edu Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 5001 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118 (816) 414-3700 www.mbts.edu

National American University-Independence 3620 Arrowhead Ave., Independence, MO 64057 (816) 412-7700 www.national.edu National American University-Lee’s Summit 401 N.W. Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 (816) 600-3900 www.national.edu National American University-Overland Park 10310 Mastin, Overland Park, KS 66212 (913) 981-8700 www.national.edu National American University-Zona Rosa 7490 N.W. 87th St., Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 412-5500 www.national.edu Northwest Missouri State University-Kansas City Center 2601 N.E. Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64156 (816) 604-3171 www.nwmissouri.edu/kc Ottawa University-Kansas City 4370 W. 109th St., Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 266-8600 www.ottawa.edu/kc Park University-Downtown Kansas City Campus 911 Main St., Suite 800, Kansas City, MO 64105 (816) 559-5601 www.park.edu Park University-Independence Campus 2200 S. Missouri 291 Highway, Independence, MO 64057 (816) 584-6561 www.park.edu Park University-Parkville Campus 8700 N.W. River Park Drive, Parkville, MO 64152 (816) 741-2000 www.park.edu

Pinnacle Career Institute 1001 E. 101st Terrace, Suite 325, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 331-5700 www.pcitraining.edu

University of Missouri-Kansas City 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 (816) 235-1000 www.umkc.edu

Pinnacle Career Institute 11500 N.W. Ambassador Drive, Suite 221 Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 270-5300 www.pcitraining.edu

University of Phoenix-Kansas City Campus 1310 E. 104th St., Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 943-9600 www.phoenix.edu

Pittsburg State University Kansas City Metro Center 12345 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66215 (913) 730-7702 kcmetro.pittstate.edu

University of Phoenix-Lenexa Learning Center 8345 Lenexa Drive, Lenexa, KS 66214 (816) 943-9600 www.phoenix.edu

Rasmussen College 11600 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 491-7870 www.rasmussen.edu

University of Saint Mary-Main Campus 4100 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048 (800) 752-7043 www.stmary.edu

Research College of Nursing 2525 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64132 (816) 995-2800 www.researchcollege.edu Rockhurst University 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 (816) 501-4000 www.rockhurst.edu Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences 624 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 932-2367 www.saintlukescollege.edu University of Central Missouri-Summit Center 850 N.W. Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 (816) 347-1612 www.ucmo.edu/summitcenter University of Kansas Edwards Campus 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 897-8400 edwardscampus.ku.edu University of Kansas Medical Center 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160 (913) 588-5000 www.kumc.edu

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University of Saint Mary-Overland Park Campus 11413 Pflumm Road, Overland Park, KS 66215 (913) 345-8288 www.stmary.edu Vatterott College 4131 N. Corrington Ave., Kansas City, MO 64117 (816) 861-1000 www.vatterott.edu/kansas_city.asp Webster University-Kansas City Metropolitan Campus 1200 E. 104th St., Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 444-1000 www.webster.edu/kc WellSpring School of Allied Health 9140 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 523-9140 www.wellspring.edu William Jewell College 500 College Hill St., Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781-7700 www.jewell.edu Wright Career College 10700 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 221-0700 www.wrightcc.com Greater Kansas City New Resident Magazine

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Facilities Offer

Many Choices for Kansas Citiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health and well-being Quality health care options are up-to-the-minute and highly rated in Kansas City. Its many hospitals and clinics, research centers and medical schools make the metro area a 21st century destination for medical advice and treatment in a wide variety of specialty areas. Skilled medical and mental health care are within reach of the entire metropolitan area supporting Kansas City residents. There is no short supply of state-of-the-art, compassionate care on both sides of the state line.

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Truman Medical Centers (TMC) at Hospital Hill, is Kansas City’s only real downtown hospital. As a leader in chronic disease management, TMC is the home of a Level One Trauma Center, an advanced Level Three NICU and the region’s only dedicated Sickle Cell Disease Center.

TMC Lakewood, a community based hospital in Eastern Jackson County. Serving patients of all ages, TMC Lakewood offers a Level Two NICU, a new labor and delivery center, a long term care center, a certified orthopedics program and a large family medicine program.

Following is a list of some of the area’s many health care facilities:

HOSPITALS Belton Regional Medical Center 17065 S. 71 Highway, Belton, MO 64012 (816) 348-1200 beltonregionalmedicalcenter.com

Children’s Mercy Northland 501 N.W. Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64155 (816) 413-2500 www.childrensmercy.org

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute 3651 College Blvd., Leawood, KS 66211 (913) 338-4100 www.kcoi.com

MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital 5701 W. 110th St., Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 491-2400 www.midamericarehabhospital.com

Cass Regional Medical Center 2800 E. Rock Haven Road, Harrisonville, MO 64701 (816) 380-3474 www.cassregional.org

Children’s Mercy South 5808 W. 110th St., Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 696-8000 www.childrensmercy.org

Kindred Hospital-Kansas City 8701 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 995-2000 www.kindredhospitalkc.com

Centerpoint Medical Center 19600 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64057 (816) 698-7000 www.centerpointmedical.com

North Kansas City Hospital 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 691-2000 www.nkch.org

Children’s Mercy East 20300 E. Valley View Pkwy., Independence, MO 64057 (816) 478-5200 www.childrensmercy.org

KU MedWest 7405 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66217 (913) 588-1227 www.kumed.com

Children’s Mercy Hospital 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 234-3000 www.childrensmercy.org Belton Regional Medical Center 17065 S. 71 Highway, Belton, MO 64012 (816) 348-1200 beltonregionalmedicalcenter.com Cass Regional Medical Center 2800 E. Rock Haven Road, Harrisonville, MO 64701 (816) 380-3474 www.cassregional.org Centerpoint Medical Center 19600 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64057 (816) 698-7000 www.centerpointmedical.com Children’s Mercy Hospital 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 234-3000 www.childrensmercy.org

Olathe Medical Center 20333 W. 151st St., Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 791-4200 www.olathehealth.org

Lafayette Regional Health Center 1500 State St.Lexington, MO 64067 (660) 259-2203 lafayetteregionalhealthcenter.com

Children’s Mercy West 4313 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102 (913) 233-4400 www.childrensmercy.org Children’s Mercy College Blvd 5520 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 696-8000 Children’s Mercy Broadway 3101 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 234-3000 Cushing Memorial Hospital 711 Marshall St., Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 684-1100 saintlukeshealthsystem.org Excelsior Springs Medical Center 1700 Rainbow Blvd., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 (816) 630-6081 www.esmc.org

Overland Park Regional Medical Center 10500 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66215 (913) 541-5000 oprmc.com

Lee’s Summit Medical Center 2100 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 (816) 282-5000 leessummitmedicalcenter.com

Providence Medical Center 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112 (913) 596-4000 www.providencekc.com

Liberty Hospital 2525 Glenn Hendren Drive, Liberty, MO 64069 (816) 781-7200 www.libertyhospital.org

Research Medical Center 2316 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64132 (816) 276-4000 researchmedicalcenter.com

Menorah Medical Center 5721 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS 66209 (913) 498-6000 menorahmedicalcenter.com Miami County Medical Center 2100 Baptiste Drive, Paola, KS 66071. (913) 294-2327 www.olathehealth.org

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Research Medical Center Brookside Campus 6601 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 276-7000 researchmedicalcenter.com/ brookside-campus

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Health Care Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill 2301 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 404-1000 www.trumed.org Truman Medical Center Lakewood 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City, MO 64139 (816) 404-7000 www.trumed.org Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan.

Saint John Hospital 3500 S. Fourth St., Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 680-6000 www.stjohnleavenworth.com

Saint Luke’s East Hospital 100 N.E. Saint Luke’s Blvd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 (816) 347-5000 www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

St. Joseph Medical Center 1000 Carondelet Drive, Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 942-4400 www.stjosephkc.com

Saint Luke’s North Hospital-Barry Road 5830 N.W. Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64154 (816) 891-6000 www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Saint Luke’s Hospital 4401 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 932-2000 www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Saint Luke’s North Hospital-Smithville 601 S. 169 Highway, Smithville, MO 64089 (816) 532-3700 www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Saint Luke’s South Hospital 12300 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 317-7000 www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org Saint Mary’s Medical Center 201 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 228-5900 www.stmaryskc.com Shawnee Mission Medical Center 9100 W. 74th St., Merriam, KS 66204 (913) 676-2000 www.shawneemission.org Shawnee Mission Health - Prairie Star 23401 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66227 (913) 676-8500 www.shawneemission.org

The University of Kansas Hospital 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160 (913) 588-1227 www.kumed.com The University of Kansas Hospital – Indian Creek Campus 10720 Nall Avenue Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 588-1227 www.kumed.com The University of Kansas Hospital-Westwood Campus 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, KS 66205 (913) 588-1227 www.kumed.com VA Medical Center 4801 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128 (816) 861-4700 www.kansascity.va.gov

MENTAL HEALTH Center for Behavioral Medicine 1000 E. 24th St., Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 512-7000 dmh.mo.gov/cbm Comprehensive Mental Health Services Inc. 17844 E. 23rd St., Independence, MO 64057 (816) 254-3652 www.thecmhs.com Crittenton Children’s Center 10918 Elm Ave., Kansas City, MO 64134 (816) 765-6600 www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org Johnson County Mental Health Center-Community Support Services 6440 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS 66203 (913) 826-4200 www.jocogov.org/dept mental-health/home Johnson County Mental Health Center-Mission 6000 Lamar, Suite 130, Mission, KS 66202 (913) 826-4200 www.jocogov.org/dept mental-health/home

Johnson County Mental Health Center-Olathe 1125 W. Spruce St., Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 826-4200 www.jocogov.org/dept/ mental-health/home

Pathways Community Health-Odessa 1278 W. U.S. 40 Highway, Odessa, MO 64076 (816) 633-5921 www.compasshealthhome.org/ pathways-community-health

Marillac 8000 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 951-4300 www.marillac.org

Pathways Community Health-Raymore 1010 Remington Plaza Raymore, MO 64083 (816) 318-4430 www.compasshealthhome.org/ pathways-community-health

Mental Health America of the Heartland 739 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 281-2221 www.mhah.org Pathways Community Health-Harrisonville 300 Galaxie Ave., Harrisonville, MO 64701 (816) 380-5167 www.compasshealthhome.org/ pathways-community-health

ReDiscover 901 N.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 (816) 246-8000 www.rediscovermh.org ReDiscover 6801 E. 117th St., Kansas City, MO 64134 (816) 966-0903 www.rediscovermh.org

Pathways Community Health-Lexington 819 S. Business Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067 (660) 259-3898 www.compasshealthhome.org/ pathways-community-health

ReDiscover 301 E. Armour Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 931-6500 www.rediscovermh.org

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Research Psychiatric Center 2323 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64130 (816) 444-8161 researchpsychiatriccenter.com Swope Health Services 3801 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64130 (816) 923-5800 www.swopehealth.org Tri-County Mental Health Services Inc. 3100 N.E. 83rd St., Suite 1001, Kansas City, MO 64119 (816) 468-0400 www.tri-countymhs.org Truman Medical Center Behavioral Health 300 W. 19th Terr., Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 404-5700 www.trumed.org Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital 5121 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO 64133 (816) 382-6300 www.tworivershospital.com Wyandot Center 757 Armstrong Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 233-3300 www.wyandotcenter.org Greater Kansas City New Resident Magazine

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Shopping in downtown Overland Park offers visitors local boutiques, renowned restaurants and a farmer’s market.

Area Shopping Venues Offer Bargains, High-End Treasures and Everything in Between

Shopping is one of the best ways to explore a city, and Kansas City will not disappoint. The city offers national chain stores and some of the most unique boutiques around at locales ranging from major shopping centers to unique shopping destinations. No need to shop til you drop! Here, when you shop, you’ll find what you’re looking for and enjoy the discovery.

MAJOR CENTERS

Nell Hill’s, Piropos, Trezo Mare and GreenAcres Market. Briarcliff Village includes more than 130,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space. (816) 741-8540 or briarcliffvillagekc.com.

Blue Ridge Crossing is a shopping center located one mile east of the Truman Sports Complex at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Blue Ridge Boulevard that features a Lowe’s, Vintage Stock, Starbucks and other restaurants and specialty shops. (816) 454-1200 or blueridgecrossing.com.

The Country Club Plaza is America’s original outdoor shopping center, built in 1922 on 15 blocks at 47th Street and J.C. Nichols Parkway in Kansas City, Mo. More than 190 specialty shops, gourmet restaurants and hotels make up this nationally known shopping experience. Homegrown retailers plus national names reside in beautifully designed Spanish architecture. The Plaza is the site of an annual holiday lighting ceremony, a fall art fair and live outdoor music. (816) 753-0100 or www.countryclubplaza.com

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Shopping and J.C. Penney. Oak Park offers many restaurants and market-exclusive stores, such as American Girl, LEGO Store, LUSH and Microsoft Store. (913) 888-4400 or www.thenewoakparkmall.com. Rosana Square at 119th and Metcalf in Overland Park is a shopping center in the heart of Johnson County, Kansas that includes Hot Basil Thai Cuisine, Archivers, Cookies By Design, Happi Names, Hobby Lobby,Mardel, Nill Bros. Sporting Goods, Noble House, Outside the Box Gifts and more. One Block South features entertainment venues Fuel,Kanza Hall, Milieu and Red 8. www.rosanasquare.com. Town Center Plaza, a lifestyle center at 119th Street and Roe in Leawood, known for its leading retailers and front-door parking. More than 90 upscale establishments, including Dean & Deluca, Macy’s, Barnes & Noble,Anthropologie, restaurants and an AMC theater complex. (913) 498-1111 or www.towncenterplaza.com. Village West Shopping and Entertainment District is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Interstates 435 and 70 in Wyandotte County and includes 400 acres of shopping, entertainment, lodging and dining. Village West is home to Kansas Speedway, CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Great Wolf Lodge, Chateau Avalon, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Cabela’s and more.

The City Market in Kansas City, Mo., is the largest in the Midwest region.

Corbin Park is an open-air retail villageat 135th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park. Anchors include Von Maur, Life Time Fitness, Sheels, Sprout’s Farmers Market and J.C. Penney. www.corbinparkop.com Crown Center, Pershing and Grand in Kansas City, Mo., is a threelevel retail center with more than 60 shops, restaurants and two of Kansas City’s finest hotels. Includes the American Restaurant (four stars), Halls, the Hallmark Visitors Center, Crayola Store and Café, American Heartland Theatre, Off Center Theater, Coterie Theatre, Kaleidoscope, LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium. Site of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, the Ice Terrace and outdoor entertainment on the Crown Center Square. (816) 274-8444 or www.crowncenter.com. The Great Mall of the Great Plains located at Interstate 35 and 151st Street (exit 215) in Olathe, is an enclosed mega mall that houses Burlington Coat Factory, Book Warehouse, Zonkers Family Entertainment Center, Monkey Bizness, Hibbett Sports, Bath & Body Works Outlet, The Children’s Place Outlet Cosmic Mini Golf, restaurants, movie theater complex and more. (913) 829-3509 or www.greatmallofgreatplains.com. Independence Center is an enclosed three-level regional mall at I-70 and Missouri Highway 291 in Independence. Featuring 150 specialty and department stores, including Macy’s, Sephora, Coach and more, and a great children’s play area with carousel. (816) 795-8600. Legends Outlets Kansas City, an open-air shopping center within the Village West District in Wyandotte County, is the only designer outlet center in the market. Legends has designer outlets such as Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Forever 21, Coach Outlet, Under Armour and J.Crew | crewcuts. There is also a state-of-the-art 14-screen movie theater, along with more than 80 tributes to famous Kansans. (913) 788-3700 or www.legendsshopping.com. Oak Park Mall at 95th Street and Quivira Road in Overland Park, one of the area’s largest enclosed malls (1.5 million square feet) with about 180 shops and major department stores like Nordstrom, Macy’s 56

Ward Parkway Center, 8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Mo., is a renovated mall with more than 30 shops, restaurants and stores, including Trader Joe’s, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Pier 1 Imports, T.J. Maxx, Old Navy, Home Goods and a movie multiplex. (816) 363-3545 or www.wardparkwaycenter.com. Zona Rosa, at the northwest corner of Interstate 29 and Barry Road in the Northland, is an open-air, upscale lifestyle center with restaurants, entertainment venues, local shops and a variety of national chains like White House Black Market, Loft, Dillard’s and Charming Charlie. (816) 587-8180 or www.zonarosa.com.

UNIQUE SHOPPING Brookside, east of Wornall Road at 63rd Street, is a quaint collection of specialty stores, restaurants and local businesses. (816) 523-5553 or www.brooksidekc.org. The City Market, located at 5th Street and Walnut in downtown Kansas City, Mo., offers one of the largest farmers markets in the Midwest, specialty stores, restaurants and the Steamboat Arabia Museum. The farmers market is open on Saturdays and Sundays year-round with more than 40 full-time tenants. (816) 842-1271 or www.thecitymarket.org. Corinth Square at 83rd and Mission in Prairie Village, Ks. has the largest Antique Mall in the city. The center has recently been renovated and has upscale restaurants, boutiques and services. 913-362-9668 or www.corinthsquare.com. The Crossroads Arts District is located in Kansas City, Mo, in an area bordered by Truman Road, 71 Highway, I-35 and Pershing Road. Once-vacant buildings now house unique shops, restaurants and a thriving art scene. First Fridays are a local favorite with galleries and shops remaining open during the evening on the first Friday of each month. The family-friendly Second Saturday program features a guided tour of area retailers and galleries the second Saturday of each month. (816) 994-7313 or www.kccrossroads.org.

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The Good Ranch is a spectacularly scenic 1,700 acre planned community. It is one of the fastest growing developments in Raymore, Missouri … which is the fastest growing city in Cass County … and this, the fastest growing county in all of the greater metropolitan area of Kansas City. At the Good Ranch, you and your family will enjoy the convenience of fine schools, complete shopping, dining and entertainment, acres of parkland and easy access to highways 71/Interstate 49 and Interstate 435. These sensitively created homes are set against a rich back-drop of woodlands and meadows. Select your home design from one of the many experienced and certified quality homebuilders already well established in the area. Included among the seven separately defined residential communities, is the maintenance provided Meadowood of The Good Ranch. Once you discover Meadowood of The Good Ranch, you will know you are home. Meadowood’s first two phases offer 85 single family homes. All homes in the first phase and a third of the second phase have been sold. 34 home sites remain in the second phase, 13 of which are walkout sites that look out onto a wooded creek setting and open land with a walking/biking trail. A third phase of Meadowood of The Good Ranch has been planned and will eventually provide another 28 homesites. There are currently ranch style homes available in phase two with prices starting in the $230,000’s that range in size from 1,600 to 1,700 square feet. All the subdivisions in The Good Ranch are coordinated and governed by homeowners’ associations committed to the preservation of the highest standards possible in this magnificent acreage. The Good Ranch is planned for the convenience of regional and community shopping, all within minutes of home sites. Office/medical parks and hotels will be situated within a specially zoned section only a short distance away for convenience, but far enough away so as not to interfere with its serene, pastoral setting. Currently there are over 800 homes built on The Good Ranch, but when completed there will be over 3,500 various types of residences from all segments of residential development, as well as 4 million square feet of commercial shopping centers entertainment venues, business parks, and over 300 acres of recreational parks, lakes, creeks, bike paths and hiking trails connecting to the many playfields and meadows.

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Shopping Park Place, a mixed-use community at 117th Street and Nall Avenue in Leawood, embraces the complete work-play lifestyle. Park Place features local, regional and national specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants in a charming environment of tree-lined streets. Park Place boasts Johnson County’s only outdoor ice skating rink, The Ice, open in the winter. In the summer that area is used for a concert series. Covered parking is free and open to the public all day. www.parkplaceleawood.com. Prairie Fire is the newest shopping experience to sprout in Leawood, KS. And this place is truly an experience. Not only does this outdoor shopping venue house amazing retail shops, restaurants, bowling and Cinetopia, a movie-goers dream, but the Museum at Prairiefire, which has been called cousin to the American Museum of Natural History in New York, offers a learning experience as cool as the 85 million-year-old fossils it showcases. www.visitprairiefire.com Prairie Village Shops located at 71st St. and Mission Road is world-class shopping with a neighbordhood feel. Enjoy this outdoor shopping area with shops like The Better Cheddar and Chico’s and renowned restaurants like Story and Café Provence. Standees, an entertaining eatery, features restaurant, full-service bar and movie theater all under one roof. www.prairievillageshops.com Town Center Crossing is located across from Town Center Plaza on the southeast corner of 119th Street and Roe Avenue in Leawood. Stores include Crate & Barrel, Apple Store and Trader Joe’s. Fine restaurant options like Sullivan’s and North are also available here. (913) 498-1111 or www.towncenterplaza.com.

The clock tower at the Shops at Corinth Square in Prairie Village, Kan.

Downtown Lee’s Summit has been renovated and updated and features more than 40 retail shops, restaurants and a farmers market. Located between Green and Jefferson streets, and Second and Fourth streets in the heart of town. (816) 246-6598 or www.downtownls.org. Downtown Overland Park is a 25-block historic district of shops and restaurants (most are locally owned) and a farmers market near the corner of 80th Street and Metcalf Ave. The Rio Theater is a historic theater showing mostly independent films. (913) 642-2222 or www.downtownop.org. Downtown Parkville, a quaint town on the hills above the Missouri River. Its Old Town district is loaded with more than 40 shops, restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. Parkville is between Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City International Airport off I-635 or I-435. (816) 505-2227 or www.parkvillemo.org. Independence Square is where the Santa Fe, Oregon and California trails met in Independence, Mo., and where Harry Truman once worked and walked. Now, this revitalized historic district is home to antique, retail and gift shops, entertainment venues and dining options. East of Kansas City on I-70 at Truman Road and Main Street. (816) 461-0065 or www.theindependencesquare.com. 58

Waldo, located in southwestern Kansas City, is home to a strong, viable residential and commercial area filled with small, medium and large businesses — a city within a city. Special events during the year include the Waldo Fall Festival, Waldo Crawldo Pub Crawl, Trolley Run and Bacon Fest. Visit www.waldokc.org or call (816) 523-5553. Weston, 30 minutes north of Kansas City, Mo., on I-29 to Highway 273 (exit 20), has been voted “Best Day Trip” by several area publications. With antique shops (Midwest Living magazine named it one of the best antiquing towns in the Midwest), wineries, restaurants, historic sites, museums and many one-of-a-kind shops and galleries in pre-Civil War buildings, Weston offers a charming shopping experience. (816) 640-2909 or westonmo.com. Westport is the oldest established community in Kansas City. The site of the final battle of the Civil War west of the Mississippi River, Westport is now the center of Kansas City nightlife and home to boutiques, restaurants and more. Located at Westport Road and Broadway in Kansas City, Mo. westportkcmo.com.

Scattered across metropolitan Kansas City are other shopping destinations such as Crestwood Shops at 55th and Brookside, the LandingShopping Center at 63rd and Troost, Hawthorne Plaza at 119th and Roe, Ranch Mart Shopping Center at 95th and Mission Road, Regency Park at 91st and Metcalf, The Fountains at 119th and Glenwood, Westwood Shops at State Line Road and 50th Street, and downtown Liberty.

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Buddy Guy performs September 6 as part of the Performing Arts Series at JCCC.

World-Class Art and Performances Delight

hey say art is the food for the soul. Well, with the varietal abundance of artistic performances in the Kansas City area, souls living or visiting here surely won’t go hungry. Theater buffs, museum patrons, symphony lovers and morewill find the art scene in Kansas City satisfy their craving for art. Local and national artists performcontinuously in the many wonderful venues of Kansas City. With the world-class Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas Citians are treated to the museums’ own collections as well as traveling exhibitions. Dozens of other local art galleries are available throughout the region. The Kansas City Symphony is world class, under the baton of renowned conductor Michael Stern. The Kansas City Ballet, has earned national acclaim, with their annual Christmas production of “The Nutcracker” drawing thousands of viewers. For more than 50 years, performances by the Lyric Opera of Kansas City have drawn audiences from a five-state area. The theater scene is bustling. Some of the finest regional repertory theater in the United States is right here. The talented actors, directors and musicians at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre have kept audiences entertained for more than 45 years, and they continue to be innovative with performances ranging from world premieres to classics 60

like “A Christmas Carol.” The Theater League brings touring companies of Broadway productions and, in the summer, venture outdoors for the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Theatre in the Park, the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and the grande dame of outdoor stages, the renovated Starlight Theatre in Swope Park. The New Theatre Restaurant is recognized as one of the nation’s best dinner theaters, and at Crown Center, American Heartland Theatre and The Coterie Theatre present a smorgasbord of entertaining shows for theater-goers of all ages. Art fairs are a favorite among locals and visitors. Brookside holds a spring art fair, and Westport and the Plaza have theirs in the fall. Art lovers and people watchers pack the streets of the Crossroads Arts District for “First Fridays” every month, when the galleries stay open late and street performers entertain. The many colleges and universities in the area provide wonderful opportunities to view artwork, attend the theater or hear good music. Avila College has a respected theater group, and the Harriman-Jewell Series regularly brings accomplished performers to town. The Carlsen Center at Johnson County Community College and the University of MissouriKansas City Conservatory of Musicand Dance both offer excellent venues and performance calendars. Union Station, a historic landmark in Kansas City, hosts world-class exhibitions each year.

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Cultural Arts Here’s a sampler of what art is available in Greater Kansas City: Folly Theater 300 W. 12th St., (816) 474-4444, restored theater building on the National Register of Historic Places www.follytheater.org

THEATER The Barn Players 6219 Martway, Mission, Kan., (913) 432-9100, community theater group, www.thebarnplayers.org

Gem Theater 1615 E. 18th St. in the 18th and Vine District, (816) 474-6262, www.americanjazzmuseum.com

Bell Road Barn Players 8021 N. Nodaway Ave., Parkville, Mo., (816) 587-0218, Kansas City’s oldest community theater www.bellroadbarn.com

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival summertime performances at Southmoreland Park, 3619 Broadway Blvd., (816) 531-7728, www.kcshakes.org Just Off Broadway Theatre 3051 Central in Penn Valley Park, venue for eclectic mix of performing arts, (816) 784-5020Journeyman Theatre Company, an affiliate of Just Off Broadway, performs forgotten and new works at affordable prices. www.justoffbroadway.org

Chestnut Fine Arts Center 234 N. Chestnut Street Olathe, Kan., (913) 764-2121 www.chestnutfinearts.com City Stage Theatre, Union Station 30 W. Pershing Road (816) 460-2020, www.unionstation.org

Kansas City Actors Theatre performs at various locations around town (816) 361-5228 www.kcactors.org

Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kan., (913) 469-4445, performing arts center, www.jccc.edu/performing-arts-series

Kansas City Repertory Theatre, UMKC Campus 4949 Cherry St., (816) 235-2700, www.kcrep.org

City Theatre of Independence 201 N. Dodgion St., Independence, Mo., (816) 325-7367, www.citytheatreofindependence.org

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts 1601 Broadway, (816) 994-7222, www.kauffmancenter.org Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville Co. 9601 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan., (913) 642-7576, www.martincitymelodrama.org

The Coterie Theatre, Crown Center 2450 Grand Blvd., first level, (816) 474-6552, young audiences, thecoterie.org

Terry Bradshaw America’s Favorite Dumb Blonde: My Life in Four Quarters

Clint Black

7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5

8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21

Chris Botti

7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5

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Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Johnson County Community College.

MUSIC

Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre 3614 Main, (816) 569-3226, www.metkc.org New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster St., Overland Park, Kan., (913) 649-7469, dinner theater, www.newtheatre.com

Bach Aria Soloists (816) 820-1473, bachariasoloists.com Fine Arts Chorale www.fineartschoralekc.org

Olathe Community Theatre 500 E. Loula, Olathe, Kan., (913) 782-2990, community theater in historic building, www.olathetheatre.org

Folly Jazz Series (816) 474-4444, 300 W. 12th St., www.follytheater.com

Quality Hill Playhouse 303 W. 10th St., (816) 421-1700, musicals and cabaret revues, www.qualityhillplayhouse.com

The Friends of Chamber Music (816) 561-9999, award-winning international performers, www.chambermusic.org

River City Community Players 5th and Delaware in Leavenworth, Kan., (913) 651-0027, community theater in historic building, www.rccplv.com

Harriman-Jewell Series (816) 415-5025, performances at Folly Theater or the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, hjseries.org

Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Road (in Swope Park), (816) 363-7827, outdoor theater productions, www.kcstarlight.com. Theater League, (800) 776-7469, Broadway musicals presented in the Music Hall and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, theaterleague.com

Heartland Men’s Chorus (816) 931-3338, www.hmckc.org Kansas City Blues Society hosts blues festival fundraisers to support musicians and to preserve blues music history, www.kcbluessociety.org

Theatre in the Park 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee Mission Park, (913) 236-1237, outdoor summer productions, www.theatreinthepark.org

Kansas City Chamber Orchestra (816) 960-1324, 11 E. 40th St., www.kcchamberorchestra.org

Theatre for Young America Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, (816) 460-2083, children’s live theater, www.tya.org

Kansas City Chorale (816) 444-7150, professional choir of 12 men and 12 women, www.kcchorale.org

Unicorn Theatre 3828 Main St., (816) 531-7529, professional contemporary theater, www.unicorntheatre.org

Kansas City Guitar Society (816) 235-2922, concerts held in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 40th and Main St., www.kansascityguitarsociety.org

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Cultural Arts Kansas City Symphony (816) 471-1100, 80 full-time musicians under the leadership of Music Director Michael Stern, www.kcsymphony.org Kansas City Women’s Chorus (816) 822-2344, www.kcwomenschorus.org Lyric Opera of Kansas City 1725 Holmes St., (816) 471-4933, www.kcopera.org The Midland Theatre 1228 Main Street, in the Power & Light District (816) 283-9921, www.midlandkc.com Mutual Musicians Foundation (816) 471-5212, 1823 Highland in 18th& Vine Jazz District, www.mutualmusiciansfoundation.org newEar Contemporary Music Ensemble innovative music making, (816) 235-6222, www.newear.org Octarium eight-voice a cappella choir at various venues, www.octarium.org UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance (816) 235-2900, 4949 Cherry St., www.conservatory.umkc.edu Youth Symphony of Kansas City (913) 722-6810, www.youthsymphonykc.org

JAZZ Museum at Prairie Fire in Overland Park, Kan.

From the days of legends like Count Basie and Charlie “Bird” Parker to today, Kansas City has stayed jazzy. Those two pioneers and many others started in Kansas City and the tradition continues with regularlive jazz performances at venues around town. Contemporary artists like the legendary Marilyn Maye, a Kansas City artist; Ida McBeth, Rod Fleeman, Tommy Ruskin and Mama Ray keep the music alive. Go to www.jazzkc.org for more information.

City in Motion Dance Theatre 3925 Main St., (816) 561-2882, www.cityinmotion.org

18th & VINE Kansas City is proud of its 18th & Vine District, a neighborhood that was the birthplace of Kansas City jazz, the center of commerce for the city’s African-American community from the 1920s into the 1960s and a place where racial diversity was the norm. Included in the 50,000-square-foot museum complex and performance facility at 1616 E. 18th St. is The American Jazz Museum (816-474-8463 and www.americanjazzmuseum.com), showcasing a variety of jazz legends. The Blue Room is a combination exhibit area and working jazz club. Also included are The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (816-2211920 or www.nlbm.com) and a Visitors Center, with an indoor theater that puts visitors on the corner of 18th & Vine in the 1930s. The Gem Theater was constructed in 1912 as a movie house for the exclusive use of African-Americans and is now a 500-seat theater for plays, concerts, meetings and an array of multimedia events. Greater Kansas City New Resident Magazine

DANCE Kacico Dance professional contemporary dance company, (913) 284-821, www.kacicodance.org Kansas City Ballet 500 Pershing Road, (816) 931-2232, 28-member professional ballet company, www.kcballet.org Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (816) 471-6003, www.kcfaa.org Owen/Cox Dance Group 4230 Holmes St., (816) 931-1277, owencoxdance.org Storling Dance Theater (913) 393-3141, storlingdance.com Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company (816) 241-4511, contemporary dance company and artists-in-residence at UMKC’s Conservatory of Music and Dance, wylliams-henry.org

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a nationally recognized museum located in Kansas City, Mo.

COMEDY

Following are some of the many art spaces in town:

Comedy City 817 Westport Road, (816) 842-2744, audience participation improvs, www.comedycity.cc Kansas City Improv Comedy Club and Dinner Theatre, 7260 N.W. 87th St. in Zona Rosa, (816) 759-5233, www.improvkc.com Stanford and Sons Comedy Club The Legends at Village West, Kansas City, Kan., (913) 400-7500, www.stanfordscomedyclub.com

ART GALLERIES Art in Kansas City is as varied as the palettes of the artists who have settled here. From two- and three-dimensional arts and crafts of the frontier days to the European masters, visual arts abound. There are well-established antique/arts enclaves at 45th and State Line and in Waldo, Westport, Independence Square and the City Market. Private galleries are all over town. A vigorous and growing neighborhood of art galleries is the Crossroads Arts District, located in the vicinity of Baltimore Avenue and 20th Street between downtown Kansas City and Union Station. The galleries there jointly sponsor “First Fridays,” an evening of openings and special exhibits held the first Friday of every month. Find information at www.kccrossroads.org. For a gallery calendar and listing of arts events around town, visit www.artskc.org. 64

H&R Block Artspace 16 E. 43rd St., Kansas City Art Institute, (816) 561-5563, permanent collection, changing exhibits and artists-in-residence, www.kcai.edu Kansas City Artists Coalition 201 Wyandotte, (816) 421-5222, an art space and an area group of artists sponsoring exhibits, workshops, gallery talks and lectures, www.kansascityartistscoalition.org Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art 4420 Warwick Blvd., (816) 753-5784. The first museum of contemporary art and design in Kansas City and in Missouri. The permanent collection includes works by modern and contemporary artists from around the globe. (A 1,600-pound spider sculpture by Louis Bourgeois guards the front door.) The museum presents temporary exhibitions, performance work, film and video series and art works using new technologies. This location also has an art sales shop, outdoor sculpture courtyard and café. Other locations are at Kemper at the Crossroads (33 W. 19th St.) and Kemper East (200 E. 44th St.) www.kemperart.org Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak, (816) 751-1278. One of the nation’s premier (and largest) general art museums. Representing all areas and periods of artistic expression, including a notable Asian collection with a Chinese temple gallery and the Kansas City Sculpture Park. Free admission. The Bloch Building expansion opened in 2007. www.nelson-atkins.org Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., (913) 469-3000. Contemporary art and changing exhibits. Outdoor sculptures. www.nermanmuseum.org

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and life-changing approaches to care. Every accolade we earn and honor we receive inspires us to do even more. So we’re redefining what a hospital should be, all to provide exceptional care designed to help restore your quality of life – quickly, compassionately and affordably. It’s your health and your choice. It all matters.

TMC is an academic medical center and the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri Kansas City Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Pharmacy. Most insurance plans accepted.

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