Attention all Minnesota and Wisconsin Residents

I know that this time of year there will be lots of Minnesota and Wisconsin folk headed south for the holidays. I'd like to suggest that when you plan your stop after 8 hours of driving, you consider staying in Emporia, Kansas.

As a former Minnesota resident, I can tell you that prior to moving to Emporia, we stopped here often for the night because of the easy on and off interstate access on our way to visit family in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Emporia is also the junction of I-35 and I-335 so it's a great place to stop and get ready for the rest of your trip to South Texas and points beyond.

In addition to the hotels and chain restaurants along the "I," you will find the best barbecue, Asian cuisine as well as home-grown Mexican food all within a mile of your hotel location. There are also specialty shops as well as historical venues to visit while you are here. Emporia is considered the gateway to the Flint Hills. You may want to spend an extra day here to explore the history of the city who founded Veteran's Day, visit the National Teacher's Hall of Fame or tour the home of William Allen White. Also you may want to drive out to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.

Feel free to visit the Chamber web site for more information. Empoia is only 90 miles west of Kansas City on I-35, 50 miles south of Topeka on I-335 and 70 miles north of Wichita on I-35.



Emporia is a great place to visit and stay. I hope you will consider visiting us the next time you head south.

Leadership Emporia

I was fortunate to be invited to be one of the day chairs for Leadership Emporia last Thursday. Representative Peggy Mast was kind enough to invite me to assist her with the instruction of the day that centered on students learning how to advocate for their ideas or new concepts.

It was an enjoyable day.