Topeka Relocation Guide 2008 - (Page 3) Contents “I have many favorite places in our city and county, including the screened porch at our home. Excluding that, I’d choose Topeka High School with its beautiful tower, granite floors, spacious auditorium and 5,000-seat gymnasium. It is the most beautiful high school in the world and is filled, for me, with good memories of times long past.” Topeka Mayor Bill Bunten What’s Right with Topeka/Shawnee County 4 Topeka Bragging Rights 8 History of Topeka 10 Reasons for Choosing Topeka 12 Little Known Facts About Topeka 13 14 Things You Must Experience in Topeka 14 What’s a Young Professional to Do? 14 Topeka in Profile 17 Transportation 18 Lodging 20 Religious Organizations 23 Area Media 23 Libraries 24 Shopping 24 Childcare 24 Topeka MSA Employment 25 Business and Industry 26 Housing 28 Demographics and Taxes 30 Education 32 Higher Education Opportunities 36 Healthcare 38 Local Transportation 42 Taking Care of Pets 42 Cultural Activities 44 Sports and Recreational Activities 46 Attractions 48 Festivals/Special Events 51 Utilities 52 Important Numbers 53 Community Information Sources 53 Licensing Agencies 54 Employment Agencies 54 Produced in cooperation with the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce and the Topeka Area Association of REALTORS by Peterson Publications, Inc. Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce 120 SE Sixth Avenue, Suite 110 Topeka, Kansas 66603-3515 785-234-2644 FAX: 785-234-8656 E-mail: topekainfo@topekachamber.org Web site: www.topekachamber.org Douglas S. Kinsinger, CCE, President & CEO Topeka Area Association of REALTORS, Inc. 2130 SW 37th Street Topeka, Kansas 66611 785-267-3215 FAX: 785-267-4993 E-mail: connie@topekaareahomes.com Web site: www.topekaareahomes.com Connie Goodnow, CEO Published by: Peterson Publications, Inc. 2150 SW Westport Drive, Suite 101 Topeka, Kansas 66614 785-271-5801 FAX: 785-271-6404 Copyright 2008, Peterson Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including a photocopy, recording or any other information retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher: Peterson Publications, Inc. “My favorite place is Gage Park and the Zoo because they provide a wonderful, scenic environment that captures the natural beauty of our community.” Topeka City Manager Norton Bonaparte, Jr. “Lake Shawnee is my favorite place. Lake Shawnee is the community’s crown jewel. The Garden House at the Lake was our family home for 31 years.” Shawnee County Commissioner Ted Ensley “My favorite place is on the rolling hills near Rossville looking over the Kansas River Valley, because from there you can see a small town or a busy city, rich agricultural land or thriving industry. It also is the best place to hear the quiet hum of Interstate 70.” Shawnee County Commissioner Shelly Buhler “My favorite place is Porubsky’s Deli & Grocery Store in Little Russia. Nothing beats the charm, chili and cheer you get there.” Shawnee County Commissioner Vic Miller 3 http://www.topekachamber.org http://www.topekaareahomes.com
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