No state symbolizes the American Heartland the way that Kansas does. The original free state is named after the Sioux word Kansa, meaning "People of the South Wind." The home page features John Steuart Curry's famous painting of John Brown entitled "Tragic Prelude" along with one of the most recognizable sports mascots in the country- The University of Kansas Jayhawk. Kansas is rich in tradition and history - it is the home of the Santa Fe Trail, Brown vs. Board of Education, Amelia Earhart, and a stopover for Wyatt Earp. So visit the links and discover why the Emerald City itself could not dissuade Dorothy from wanting to go home. The site offers information on the state's history, its people and cities, UK, Kansas State, and Big 12 conference sports and education, the NFL Chiefs and MLB's Royals, as well as live videos and information on the world's greatest band, Kansas! So, just like Dorothy, click your heels three times and explore the links to learn all about the Sunflower State!