Community News
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Hesston, Kansas
September 2024 History Hesston, located in Harvey County, Kansas, is located about 35 miles north of Wichita and 6 miles north of Newton. The city was founded in 1886 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad and named after the Hesston family, who owned land in the area. Hesston is primarily known for its agriculture manufacturing industry,…
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Goddard, Kansas
August 2024 History Goddard grew out of the Kansas prairie largely as a result of the colonization movement following the Civil War. The town site of Goddard was platted on the John Coleman farm. He homesteaded the land in 1875. The title to the NE 1/4-31-27 Sedgwick County was acquired by a patent from the…
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Maize, Kansas
July 2024 Maize’s strategic location between the major cities of Wichita and Hutchinson makes it an attractive place to reside. This proximity, combined with excellent schools and a low crime rate, offer easy access to the broader metro area while maintaining a distinctive, small-town feel. This balance makes Maize truly unique, and our motto, “Where…
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McPherson, Kansas
June 2024 Located in the center of the agricultural heartland, McPherson always has featured a remarkable blend of growing industry, dynamic small businesses, and flourishing institutions of higher education. Once in a campaign to become the state’s capital, the municipality celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022 — and things are just getting started for a…
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Lindsborg, Kansas
May 2024 The City of Lindsborg was settled in the spring of 1869 by a group of Swedish immigrants from the Värmland province of Sweden led by Pastor Olof Olsson. They envisioned a community rich in culture, learning, religion, business and farming. These values remain strong today as evidenced by a city that is rich…
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Bentley, Kansas
April 2024 Video by Levi Mann Videography (Lmannvideo27@gmail.com) The community of Bentley, in northwestern Sedgwick County (just north of Colwich) was platted and founded in 1888 by railroad lawyer O.H. Bentley along the proposed Kansas Midland rail line. Although the railroad through town is now long gone, the small town remains a vibrant place, in…
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Derby, Kansas
March 2024 Welcome to Derby! We are glad you’re here. During your stay, whether long or short, we invite you to explore our unique parks, community events, shopping, restaurants and more. Derby is a great place to stay and play for the entire family. Learn more!
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Garden Plain, Kansas
February 2024 Founded in the 1890s and incorporated in 1902, the City of Garden Plain’s establishment is attributed to the Wichita and Western Railroad, running nine miles west of Wichita. We take pride in our friendly, family-oriented community and small-town setting. Garden Plain is part of the award-winning Renwick School District with outstanding academic and…