#stateofkansas — Public Fediverse posts

Hype for the Future 190M: West Kansas City Area

Overview Within the States of Missouri and Kansas, the western portion of the combined Kansas City area is notable for community facilities such as the Rock Island Bridge, the American Royal Museum, and the Haw Contemporary art gallery in Missouri; and the Strawberry Hill Museum and Center, the Memorial Hall, and numerous chain hotels in Kansas.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/09/hype-for-the-future-190m-west-kansas-city-area/

Hype for the Future 185F: Johnson County, Kansas

Overview Johnson County is located on the south side of Kansas City in the State of Kansas and is the most populated county within the State, using the City of Olathe as the county seat and associated with additional suburban communities such as the modern Overland Park. Additional communities located within Johnson County include De Soto, Edgerton, Fairway, Gardner, Lake Quivira, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Mission Hills, Mission Woods, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Shawnee, Spring […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/hype-for-the-future-185f-johnson-county-kansas/

Hype for the Future 185A: Southeast Kansas

Overview The southeastern portion of the State of Kansas is notable for numerous communities located in various portions of the area, including such communities as Fort Scott, Iola, Chanute, Pittsburg, and Parsons. To the north are communities such as Paola and Osawatomie, both along Route 169 in Miami County. Osawatomie is notable for the John Brown Museum State Historic Site, and Paola is notable for serving as the historical center and county seat of Miami County, Kansas. To the south are […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/hype-for-the-future-185a-southeast-kansas/

Hype for the Future 185/284: Route 59 Communities in Kansas

Introduction The following content refers specifically to Route 59 located throughout the second-easternmost tier of counties in the State of Kansas, with a particular focus on the communities from Jefferson County southbound. Jefferson County Located toward the northeast corner of the State of Kansas, and in particular north of Lawrence, is Jefferson County, which uses Oskaloosa as the county seat and is at the N-92 junction. Old Jefferson Town is located within the community, providing […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/hype-for-the-future-185-284-route-59-communities-in-kansas/

Hype for the Future 184X: City of Leavenworth, Kansas

Overview The City of Leavenworth is a city located within and the county seat of Leavenworth County, Kansas, associated with the corridors of Route 73 and K-92 in the area. The Xavier area of Leavenworth, located on the south side of the city, is home to the University of Saint Mary, while the inner community is home to the National Fred Harvey Museum, the Leavenworth County Historical, the First City Museum, the Leavenworth Local Hotel, the C. W. Parker Carousel Museum, the Centennial […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/hype-for-the-future-184x-city-of-leavenworth-kansas/

Hype for the Future 184W: South of Topeka, Kansas

Introduction Much of the third-easternmost tier of counties in the State of Kansas, especially south of the City of Topeka, is largely determined by the presence of the Route 75 corridor throughout the area. While the Combat Air Museum and the Museum of Kansas National Guard are located near the Route 75 corridor on the south side of Topeka, the communities of Carbondale, Scranton, and Lyndon are notable communities further south into Osage County and are also associated with the Route 75 […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/hype-for-the-future-184w-south-of-topeka-kansas/

Hype for the Future 184V: Holton and Atchison, Kansas

Overview The Cities of Holton and Atchison are notable communities that serve as the county seats of Jackson and Atchison Counties, respectively, with the latter associated with the Amelia Earhart Hangar, the 1889 McInteer Villa, the Muchnic Art Gallery, the Cray Historical Home Museum, and the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum at the Ninety-Nines.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/hype-for-the-future-184v-holton-and-atchison-kansas/

Hype for the Future 184O: Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee Counties, Kansas

Overview Located along the Kansas River, with Pottawatomie to the north and Wabaunsee to the south, is the eastern side of the Flint Hills in the State of Kansas. The respective counties are Westmoreland and Alma, with the Louis Vieux Family Cemetery and Homestead located in the east of Pottawatomie. The Historical Hand-Dug Well, the OZ Museum, and the Yellow Brick Road are located nearby, with the Victory Inn Bed and Breakfast located on the northern side of inner Wamego city limits. To the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/hype-for-the-future-184o-pottawatomie-and-wabaunsee-counties-kansas/

Hype for the Future 184N: Communities of the Flint Hills

Introduction The Flint Hills is a region located within the State of Kansas with a multifaceted historical significance, as part of the dry line of the Great Plains that exists within the State. The climate to the east trends more humid, and the climate to the west more arid overall. Most communities associated with the Flint Hills are located along or west of the dry line, within counties such as Dickinson, Marion, Morris, and Chase. Abilene The City of Abilene is a city in and the county […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/hype-for-the-future-184n-communities-of-the-flint-hills/

Hype for the Future 184M: City of Junction City, Kansas

Overview Junction City is a community located within Geary County, Kansas, and serves as the county seat. Today, the community is located at the confluence of the Smoky Hill and Republican Rivers forming the Kansas River, along Interstate 70, Route 40, Route 77, K-18, K-57, and K-244. Opposite the Kansas River is the Fort Riley area, with the First Territorial Capital of Kansas and the United States Cavalry Museum located nearby.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/hype-for-the-future-184m-city-of-junction-city-kansas/

Hype for the Future 180B → City of Wichita, Kansas

Introduction The City of Wichita is a city in and the county seat of Sedgwick County, Kansas, as well as the largest city in the State of Kansas. Only one (1) county is larger by population--Johnson County, home to the suburban City of Olathe. The community is known historically as an agricultural crossroads conveniently located near the "dry line" of the Great Plains region of the United States, with areas to the east generally culturally similar to the Great Lakes, Ozarks, and Upland […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/hype-for-the-future-180b-%e2%86%92-city-of-wichita-kansas/

Hype for the Future 180A: State Colleges and Universities in Kansas and Nebraska

Overview — State of Kansas Within the State of Kansas, there exists no such state university system nor regency board that connects each separate university together, unlike many other states. However, the six (6) public campuses of the State of Kansas are Emporia State University (ESU), Fort Hays State University (FHSU), the University of Kansas (KU) (Lawrence), Kansas State University (KSU) (Manhattan), Pittsburg State University, and Wichita State University. Interestingly, Washburn […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/hype-for-the-future-180a-state-colleges-and-universities-in-kansas-and-nebraska/

Hype for the Future 180/284: Harvey County, Kansas

Overview Within the State of Kansas, Harvey County is located to the north of the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County along Route 81. Today, the county is home to communities such as Newton and Hesston, the former serving as the county seat. The City of Hesston is home to Hesston College and the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, while the City of Newton is most notable for Bethel College in the area. The Kauffman Museum is located in the North Newton area, with the Carriage Factory Art Gallery, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/hype-for-the-future-180-284-harvey-county-kansas/

Hype for the Future 179D: Cloud and Ottawa Counties, Kansas

Overview — Cloud County Within the State of Kansas, Cloud County is a notable county that uses the City of Concordia as the county seat. Overall, the county is associated with the National Orphan Train Complex and the Cloud County Historical Museum within Concordia, as well as the rural Kansas Creek Inn to the northwest. The Republican River Pegram Truss and the World War II POW Camp Concordia Museum are also located within the county. Logistically, the community is located at the junction […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/hype-for-the-future-179d-cloud-and-ottawa-counties-kansas/

Hype for the Future 152C: City of Clay Center, Kansas

Overview Within the State of Kansas, the City of Clay Center is associated with United States Route 24 and K-15, depending on the particular direction of travel, with Route 24 from east to west and K-15 from north to south.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/01/hype-for-the-future-152c-city-of-clay-center-kansas/

Hype for the Future 152B: Route 36 Corridor in Eastern Kansas

Overview Within the eastern portion of the State of Kansas, United States Route 36 is notable for serving generally smaller cities located nearest the Nebraska line to the north. Today, such communities include, but are not limited to, Mankato in Jewell County, Belleville along Route 81 in Republic County, Washington along K-15 in Washington County, the Pony Express community of Marysville along Route 77 in Marshall County, Seneca along K-63 and K-178 in Nemaha County, Fairview (south of […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/01/hype-for-the-future-152b-route-36-corridor-in-eastern-kansas/

Hype for the Future 152A: City of Hutchinson, Kansas

Introduction The City of Hutchinson is a city located within and the county seat of Reno County, Kansas, along Route 50, K-14, K-61, and K-96. Overall, the community serves as one of the relatively larger cities of the State of Kansas and of the Great Plains overall, with amenities such as the Cosmosphere, the Hutchinson Art Center, and the Underground Salt Museum of Strataca, Kansas, to the southeast. K-14 Corridor To the north of the City of Hutchinson in Reno County along K-14, the City […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/01/hype-for-the-future-152a-city-of-hutchinson-kansas/

Hype for the Future 151J: City of Kingman, Kansas

Overview The City of Kingman is a city located within the State of Kansas along Route 400 and K-14 near K-11 and serves as the county seat of Kingman County. Today, much of the city is associated with the overarching perspectives of the State, particularly in the contexts of the Victorian Lantern and Baker’s Quarters Bed and Breakfast sites as well as the Kingman County Historical Museum.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/01/hype-for-the-future-151j-city-of-kingman-kansas/

Hype for the Future 151I: Harper County, Kansas

Overview Within the State of Kansas, Harper County is located toward the southern edge of the relatively central region of the State, at the edge between cold semi-arid climates to the west and hot-summer humid continental climates to the east. The County of Harper in particular is served by the City of Anthony, the Harper County seat, located along K-2, K-44, and K-179. Notable amenities within the inner community include the Anthony Motel and the Historical Museum of Anthony.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/01/hype-for-the-future-151i-harper-county-kansas/

Hype for the Future 150/284: Dodge City Area, Kansas

Introduction The west-central portion of the State of Kansas is associated with the City of Dodge City and the surrounding area. Overall, much of the region is considered a cold, semi-arid climate zone, with vegetation increasing with increasing precipitation eastbound and decreasing westbound. Dodge City The City of Dodge City is located within Ford County, Kansas, and serves as the county seat. The community is located along United States Routes 50, 56, 283, and 400, with the city also […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/30/hype-for-the-future-150-284-dodge-city-area-kansas/

Hype for the Future 140C: More on Western Kansas Explained

Introduction The western portion of the State of Kansas is largely included within the Wichita-Hutchinson Plus media market, with the communities largely identified by a cold semi-arid climate zone typical of the Great Plains and especially the High Plains. Communities in the westernmost counties are often connected to mixed- or shortgrass prairie zones, given that the prairie precipitation is typically under twenty (20) inches throughout the area. Communities The City of Leoti is a city […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/20/hype-for-the-future-140c-more-on-western-kansas-explained/

Hype for the Future 140B: City of Dighton, Kansas

Overview The City of Dighton is a small city of fewer than one thousand (1,000) residents and the county seat of Lane County, Kansas, located to the northeast of Garden City along K-23 at the junction with K-96. The community contains a historical society and museum for Lane County.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/20/hype-for-the-future-140b-city-of-dighton-kansas/

Hype for the Future 140A: City of Scott City, Kansas

Overview The City of Scott City is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Kansas, located to the north of Garden City along United States Route 83 and K-96. The community is also home to the El Quartelejo Museum.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/20/hype-for-the-future-140a-city-of-scott-city-kansas/

Hype for the Future 139D: South of Wichita, Kansas

Overview Located along the southern edge of the State of Kansas are such important counties as Sumner and Cowley. Communities within the region in the Great Plains include Winfield, Arkansas City, South Haven, and Wellington, just to name a few. Notable amenities include bars and grills, as well as the Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum, the Panhandle Railroad Museum, the Chisholm Trail Museum, and the National Depression Glass Association.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/19/hype-for-the-future-139d-south-of-wichita-kansas/

Hype for the Future 139C: City of Salina, Kansas

Overview The City of Salina is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas. Amenities within the city limits include Kansas Wesleyan University in the south and the Salina Art Center, George Automotive Museum, and Bergen’s Art LLC in the downtown area. The modern City of Abilene is located off the Interstate 70 and 135 corridors, as well as United States Route 81.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/19/hype-for-the-future-139c-city-of-salina-kansas/

Hype for the Future 136D: Cawker City, Kansas

Overview The City of Cawker City is situated along United States Route 24 to the north of Waconda Lake within the boundaries of Mitchell County, Kansas. The community is one of a number of locales claiming to serve as home to the World’s Largest Ball of Twine.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/hype-for-the-future-136d-cawker-city-kansas/

Hype for the Future 136B: Westernmost Counties in Kansas

Introduction Within the State of Kansas, the westernmost portion is situated within a total of seven (7) counties, four (4) of which represent the Mountain Time Zone within the area. The three (3) counties not in the Mountain Time Zone are associated with the remainder of the State and are situated within the boundaries of Central Time. Today, the counties are, from north to south, Cheyenne, Sherman, Wallace, Greeley, Hamilton, Stanton, and Morton. The county seats are, in the same order, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/hype-for-the-future-136b-westernmost-counties-in-kansas/

Hype for the Future 135J: City of Cimarron, Kansas

Overview The City of Cimarron is situated within Gray County, Kansas, and serves as the county seat. While the community is home to the Cimarron Hotel and provides access to the Arkansas River to the south, the area is largely residential and agricultural, including areas accessible from along United States Route 400 and K-23.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/hype-for-the-future-135j-city-of-cimarron-kansas/

Hype for the Future 135I: City of Liberal, Kansas

Overview The City of Liberal is situated within the southwestern portion of the boundaries of Seward County, Kansas, and serves as the county seat. The community is home to the Mid-America Air Museum in the west and Dorothy’s House and the Land of Oz in the east. The primary highways serving the community are United States Routes 54 and 83, both of particular significance within the area of the Great Plains approaching the High Plains.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/hype-for-the-future-135i-city-of-liberal-kansas/

Hype for the Future 135H: National Grasslands of Eastern Colorado

Introduction The National Grasslands and Forests of the State of Colorado often refer to the Comanche, Pike, and San Isabel National Grasslands and Forests—all from the same headquarters within Pueblo, Colorado. The Cimarron National Grassland across the border in the State of Kansas may also be included within the definition as the public land is also headquartered in the same location in Colorado. Today, the national grasslands of the region attempt to honor the traditional heritage of […]

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