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Quality of Living
Falls City is one of the best small communities in the Midwest to work, live and raise a family. Residents enjoy clean, safe and friendly neighborhoods; top-notch public and private schools and access to life-long learning opportunities; state-of the-art medical care; and a variety of after-hours recreation and entertainment opportunities. New residents are welcomed to the community and encouraged to participate in community activities and civic/service organizations. It's no surprise that in a recent survey of area businesses, quality of life and cost of living emerged as leading advantages to doing business in Richardson County.
The community has made significant investments in recent years to make Falls City an even more attractive place for workers and families to call home including: 
- New public library & arts center
- New aquatic park
- New state-of-the art high school track and field complex
- Public school renovations and additions
- Prichard Community Auditorium renovation
Falls City is continuing to build for the future with a new $21 million hospital scheduled to open in 2009.
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Vibrant Main Street
 Falls City is the county seat of Richardson County. The historic town square is the hub of business, government and professional services.
The historic Stephenson Hotel, an 83-year old landmark in downtown Falls City, is currently being transformed into a modern hotel. Read more about this exciting Main Street development »»
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K-12 Schools
Evidence of the community’s high standard of living is Falls City public and private schools. Small classroom sizes with an average 12:1 student/teacher ratio and a caring faculty provide an excellent learning environment for area students. The schools are also very much an important part of the social fabric of the community--from the Friday night football games to school plays to the music performances. Visit the schools’ websites to learn more.
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Life-Long Learning Opportunities
Following are major life-long learning centers within a 120-mile radius:
Within a 60-Mile Radius:
- Peru State College, Peru, NE
- Benedictine College, Atchison, KS
- Northeast Kansas Technical College, Atchison, KS
- Highland Community College, Highland, KS
- Missouri Western State College, St. Joseph, MO
- Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
Within a 100-Mile Radius:
Within a 120-Mile Radius:
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE
- Creighton University, Omaha, NE
- University of Nebraska’s Pieter Kiewit Institute of Information Science, Technology and Engineering, Omaha, NE
- University of Nebraska-Omaha, NE
- Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
- University of Kansas Main Campus, Lawrence , KS
- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
- University of Missouri-Kansas City, MO
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Healthcare
Falls City’s Community Medical Center, Inc. (CMC) is a critical access hospital providing a full range of medical services, including Family Medicine, a rural health clinic. CMC offers a broad range of specialists who provide local clinics on a regular basis.
Work has begun on a new $21 million hospital. The new facility will include 24 patient rooms, a state-of-the-art surgery center, private specialty clinics, two delivery rooms with maternity suites. The new hospital is schedule to open in 2009. Read about the groundbreaking ceremony »»
For additional information on healthcare in Falls City, visit the City of Falls City website.
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Residential Living
From new homes to stately Victorian homes to acreages to rental properties, the Falls City area has a variety of housing options available at affordable prices.
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Recreation, Culture and Entertainment
Visit the following websites to learn more about the things to do in and around Falls City:
 
 The Falls City Aquatic Park opened in August of 2006. Read the news story »»
And the beautiful new Falls City Library and Arts Center opened in February of 2007. Read the news story »»
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