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Junction City First

222 W 6th Street • P.O.Box 26 • Junction City, KS 66441

“Junction City First” is an aggressive, economic development business expansion and attraction plan developed in collaboration with area stakeholders from the public and private sectors.

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2020 Great American Defense Community

This is a national level award that is only given to five communities per year across the entire United States after a tough competition between applicants. This award demonstrates the continuous dedication that Junction City shows in its support of Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division.

Connected

Five exits off I-70 and an abundance of affordable sites for development.

Connected

An unbeatable drive-time radius with multiple major markets within 600 miles.

Education

The brand new Junction City High School is a military connected 6A school that prepares students to Educate Locally, Impact Globally and become successful citizens by developing relationships and incorporating relevance and rigor into the curriculum.

Higher Education

Kansas State University, a world-class research institution, is 20 minutes away.

Technical Training

Twenty minutes from one of the top tech colleges in the nation: Manhattan Area Technical College.

Natural Beauty

Home to the largest lake in Kansas with 163 miles of shoreline.