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Overland Park, KS has been voted the "No. 1 Kid Friendly City," one of Money Magazine's "Hottest Towns," the "Second Best City in America to Live," "One of the Best Places to Conduct Business," and the "Second City in America." In addition, CNN Money.com ranked Overland Park 6th among the top 100 best cities in the U.S.

Situated in Johnson County, Kansas, Overland Park, is the second largest city in the state with a population of 167,500. Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Deanne Rose Children's Farmstead, New Theatre Restaurant, and Dick Clark's American Bandstand are some of the more popular attractions. In addition, the city boasts an impressive mega-mall complete with Nordstrom, Dillards, Macy's, JCPenney's, and 18 other major retailers. Overland Park residents are known throughout Kansas for their insatiable love of shopping.

Overland Park has a large concentration of citizens with advanced degrees. Education makes up a significant portion of employment in Overland Park, with Shawnee Mission School District, Blue Valley School District, and Olathe School Districts employing local residents. Sprint, a Fortune 100 company that provides telecommunication services and technology, has its headquarters in Overland Park and is the largest employer in the city. Y. R. C. Worldwide, Embarq, Applebee's, and Black & Veatch Corporation are also based in Overland Park. The recent addition of firms like Quintiles, ADP, QC Holdings, and Pro Farma continue to add to the growth of Overland Park's business and economy.

Sources:

• OPEDC.org
• CNN Money, Best Places to Live
• City Data, Overland Park, KS
• Epodunk, Overland Park, Kansas

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