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Kansas City, Missouri

Straddling the state line between Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City has long been a favorite destination for people looking to experience the Midwest. The city offers residence a taste of historic housing, modern entertainment and fluctuating seasonal climates. Boasting a stable economy, high incomes, expanding employment opportunity and affordable living, Kansas City is an attractive mix of big-city grind and small town hospitality - making it an exciting destination for those interested in moving there.

History:
In 1850, Kansas City, Missouri was incorporated as a city. Unfortunately, the area was ripe with hostility as the Civil War approached. As citizens of a slave state, Missourians tended to identify with the southern states. With Kansas petitioning to enter the Union, many from the region crossed into Kansas to sway the state towards allowing slavery, at first by ballot box and then by bloodshed. After the Civil War, the City of Kansas grew rapidly, however it wasn’t until after 1869, when the Hannibal Bridge opened, that the population really began to explode. By 1889, the boom prompted a name change to Kansas City, and extended the city limits south and east. The city became the vanguard of modern architecture, developing a network of boulevards and parks around the city. Following World War II, the city underwent a considerable population decrease, as the wealthy populace left for suburbs.

Economy:
The geographic center of the United States, Kansas City has become a natural hub for warehousing, transportation, manufacturing and distribution. The city’s diverse economy includes the trade, transportation and utilities, which represent the area's largest employer; next is government, followed by professional and business services, and health services. Major manufacturing employers are Hallmark Cards, which was founded in Kansas City in 1910; Harmon Industries, Inc. and American Italian Pasta, the country’s largest producer of pasta. In addition to the state government, major local employers include Sprint, Ford Motor Company and the University of Kansas. Recently, several companies have announced plans to relocate significant operations to the Kansas City metropolitan area including Federal Express, Procter & Gamble and H&R Block.

Tourism:
Begin your exploration of Kansa City at the historic Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the American Jazz Museum. Both museums are located in Kansas City and are some of the city’s most visited attractions. Another great Kansas City tourist attraction can be found by visiting Downtown Kansas City. The nightlife of Kansas City and the neighborhood known as Westport provide multiple jazz clubs, dance clubs and trendy bars to keep the evenings vibrant. Shopping is another of the best of Kansas City tourist attractions. The Country Club Plaza (known simply as “The Plaza”) is a well-known shopping center in Kansas City where you can fulfill of your shopping dreams. Country Club Plaza provides more than 14 blocks of shopping, plenty for even the most enthusiastic shoppers. Finally, nearby Crown Center will round out your shopping experience. Looking for a little family fun? Visit the Thomas Hart Benton Home, the Toy and Miniature Museum or the Arabia Steamboat Museum; or check out the one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world at the city’s World of Fun amusement park. Hungry? Head over to Gates Bar-B-Q for some of the most delicious food on the planet.

Colleges/Universities:

• University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Rockhurst College
• Park University
• Kansas City Art Institute

Interesting Facts:

• With more than 200 fountains, Kansas City claims that only Rome has more fountains.
• Walt Disney got his start in Kansas City, attending art school in the area.
• The area is the third in the nation for professional theaters per capita. More than a dozen companies offer performances.