On my way to KC... a little help?

[Matt Graham]

Wow.

Thanks a million.  All this info is helping so much.  I'm buying a map
of the area today so my wife and I can map out all the places that you
guys have mentioned.

Matt

On Thu, 2003-01-16 at 09:36, Tony Hammitt wrote:
> When you get here, if you need any help unloading the truck, just ask. 
>  Us Linux folks tend to be pretty helpful...
> 
> Matt Graham wrote:
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> >This is so much great information.  You guys are really helping out.
> >
> >The school system is one of the most important factors for us.  Our son
> >is only two now, but it looks like we're be there in the area for at
> >_least_ 6 years, but I'd love to make it 10 or 15.  (For consistency's
> >sake.)   It sounds like the KS side is the way to go for Sch
> >
> >I've being given some money to fly in a look around, but since our move
> >isn't for 5 months or so, I don't know what I can really do except get a
> >feel for the areas.  Ideally, I'd love to live close enough to the
> >office in Lenexa to ride public transit or bike in. 
> >
> >However...on the other hand, Dave Hull makes a good point.  After a
> >year, I'll be starting an MBA program.  Not sure where yet.  Some are
> >telling me Univ of Kansas, some say UMKC, and other preach Baker.   In
> >that respect, Lawrance is sounding good.  
> >
> >Does anyone have an MBA from a local school?  Any suggestions?  
> >
> >Again...thanks for the continuing info.  I'm getting a good feel for the
> >area already.  
> >
> >Matt
> > 
> >
> >On Thu, 2003-01-16 at 08:45, Gerald Combs wrote:
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> >>On Wed, 15 Jan 2003, Jim Herrmann wrote:
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> >>>If you are going to work in Kansas, do not live in Kansas City Missouri, 
> >>>because they have a 1% payroll tax that they take if you live there, or 
> >>>if you work there.  I work downtown, so I pay the 1%.  It pisses me off. 
> >>> There are other municipalities on the MO side, where you would not have 
> >>>the KCMO city tax, but they would all be farther away from Lenexa.
> >>>
> >>>I'd be interested in hearing other's opinions on your question.
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> >>I live in KC (midtown), and work in Kansas.  My wife and I love our house
> >>and neighborhood, so the 1% tax doesn't bother me.  Once we have a kid we
> >>face the choice of finding (and funding) a private school, moving to
> >>Kansas, or home schooling.  I don't consider the KCMO school district an
> >>option.
> >>
> >>>From what I understand the Blue Valley school district (southern Johnson
> >>county) is one of the top 5 in the nation.  The DeSoto district is
> >>supposed to be pretty good, too.
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