DeSoto, KS
Founded in 1857, the City of De Soto will celebrate it’s sesquicentennial anniversary in 2007. Named for the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, several families of settlers first established the town around a steam saw mill on the Kansas River. Originally, Shawnee was the town’s main street, along which various business ventures, including a grocery store, blacksmith’s shop, boarding house and ferry service took root. Abbott’s Hall, built by it’s namesake in 1865, was host to the small town’s dances and other social activities until the turn of the century. The stone building, still situated at the Southwest corner of Peoria and 83rd Streets, is now home to a local museum. De Soto became a third class city and established a mail route in 1902.
Eudora, KS
Nestled amid gently rolling hills between the lush river valleys of the Wakarusa (an Indian word meaning "Hip-deep") River to the west and north, and the mighty Kaw River to its north, Eudora, Kansas, offers the very best of small-town American life. picturesque downtown provides a nice mix of retail stores such as Quilting Bits & Pieces, nearby restaurants, professional offices, bank, library, savings and loan company, and city offices. While Eudora was once known primarily as a farming community, it now contains a well-balanced combination of agricultural, manufacturing, and professional workers.
Lawrence, KS
Lawrence, Kansas welcomes you to a wonderful community filled with endless opportunities for historical explorations, beautiful scenery, incredible arts and entertainment venues and delicious restaurants. The community of Lawrence has endless opportunities for historical explorations, beautiful scenery, incredible arts and entertainment venues, and delicious restaurants. Rock Chalk with the University of Kansas Jayhawks while strolling through campus or find the perfect gift in one of the fun stores in downtown Lawrence. From our Civil War history to the 2008 NCAA National Championship Basketball Team, Lawrence has something to offer everyone.
Lenexa, KS
A growing, dynamic and progressive city that offers a high quality of life for our businesses and residents. See why so many enjoy the hometown sense of community spirit, while taking advantage of living and working in a sophisticated and technologically advanced city. There are enough advantages of a large city to let business compete, while the quality of life in this heartland community keeps workers happy and in one place. It’s easy to see why this city, smack dab in the middle of the country makes perfect sense for companies from any industry.
Olathe, KS
Olathe is the second largest among the 21 communities in prosperous Johnson County, and the fourth largest city in the state. It is located just 20 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City, with all of the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area. Olathe offers a life style of exceptional quality. A drive through Olathe's attractive neighborhoods shows a well-planned, pleasing community. The City's school system is one of the best in the nation. Outdoor recreation offers a variety of activities, including running, bicycling, fishing, boating, and team sports. The Olathe area is popular for hot-air ballooning and sailboarding. Olathe has two public lakes: Olathe Lake (172 acres) and Cedar Lake (45 acres.) The City maintains year-round activities including music and dance, sports, health and fitness programs for all ages. Baseball diamonds, tennis courts and fitness trails are available throughout the city and there are four public outdoor swimming pools in Olathe. Olathe's quality of life invites an ever-increasing number of people to look at the community as a place to call home.
Overland Park, KS
Overland Park is located in the southwest section of the Kansas City metro area, 35 miles from Kansas City International Airport, and minutes from downtown Kansas City, MO. Visitors can enjoy hundreds of urban attractions, while staying in an attractive, vibrant and safe suburban setting. Overland Park is known for its great restaurants and fine shopping, including Oak Park Mall, a popular two-level mall featuring Nordstrom, Macy's and Dillard's as anchor stores. In a city known for its parks, Overland Park offers miles of walking and jogging paths including the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens with its woodland, native and water gardens.