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City of Manhattan - http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/

Good Idea! For more info on Manhattan and a city map, contact the Chamber of Commerce for a free packet.

Chamber Of Commerce | Local Statistics | Temperatures & Precipitation | Churches and Religion Resources | Police & Fire Departments | Hospital & Emergency Room | Manhattan Public Library | Post Office | Local Hotels | Animal Shelter | Pet Licenses | School District Information | Bureau Of Motor Vehicles | Voter Registration | Utility Companies | Recycling | Media Outlets | Family Helps

 

MANHATTAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

785-776-8829; http://www.manhattan.org

The Chamber of Commerce has a lot of good information such as a business listing and information on Manhattan that they will send you free of charge.

LOCAL STATISTICS

Population:
Manhattan
 
47,916 (2004)
Riley County
 
62,826 (2005)
State of Kansas
 
2,744,687 (2005)
Population by age in Riley County:
Under 15
 
11,840 (2000)
15-24
 
21,665 (2000)
25-44
 
16,258(2000)
45-64
 
8,351(2000)
65+
 
4,729(2000)
Housing:
Total Units
 
23.397
Owner-occupied
 
10,454
Renter-occupied
 
11,683
Vacancy Rate
 
5.4%
Homeowners vacancy rate
 
2.0%
Rentals vacancy rate
 
4.1%
 

TEMPERATURES & PRECIPITATION

Month Average Daily Temp Average Precipitation
January 28° F 0.81"
February 33° F 0.93"
March 44° F 2.36"
April 56° F 2.95"
May 65° F 4.56"
June 75° F 5.54"
July 80° F 3.28"
August 78° F 3.32"
September 69° F 4.13"
October 58° F 3.08"
November 44° F 1.77"
December 32° F 1.09"

CHURCHES AND RELIGION RESOURCES

http://manhattan.areaconnect.com/churches.htm

Visit this website for a list of churches and religion resources.

POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS

  • Manhattan Dept. of Fire Services – 785-587-4500 (non-emergency)

  • Riley County Police Dept. - 1001 S. Seth Child Rd. 785-537-2112 (non-emergency)
    *Manhattan, Ogden, Ft. Riley, Junction City, Riley, St. George and Wamego all have 911 capabilities for emergency calls for Ambulance, Fire, Police and Sheriff.

HOSPITAL & EMERGENCY ROOM

  • Mercy Regional Health Center
    1823 College Ave.; 785-776-3322 (non-emergency); http://www.mercyregional.org

  • Manhattan Surgical Center
    1829 College Ave.; 785-776-5100

    Emergencies call: 911

MANHATTAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

629 Poyntz Ave.; 785-776-4741; http://www.manhattan.lib.ks.us
To obtain a library card, apply at the Circulation Desk. Please bring with you a photo I.D. (driver’s license, passport, student I.D., etc.), and proof of your current street address (postmarked bill or other mail, checks, rent receipt, updated driver’s license, etc.)

POST OFFICE

  • Main Branch:
    500 Leavenworth St.; 785-776-8851; www.usps.gov
    Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30; Saturday 9:30-12:00.

  • Other Locations:
    There is also a Post Office located inside of both Dillons Grocery Stores.

  • FED EX
    Shipping Center: 809 levee Dr.; 800-GoFedEx (800-463-3339)
    Kinko's is a FedEx shipping location, 1329 Anderson Ave., 785-537-7340.
    There is a drop box in front of the Post Office at 500 leavenworth

  • UPS
    Shipping Center: Hayes Dr.; 800-PICK-UPS (800-742-5877)
    UPS Store, 1228 Westloop PI., 785-537-6071.

LOCAL HOTELS
* Pet friendly hotels

  • Best Western
    *610 E Poyntz; 785-537-8300; 800-780-7234

  • Comfort Inn
    150 E.Poyntz Ave.;; 785-770-8000; 800-4CHOICE

  • *EconoLodge
    1501 Tuttle Creek Blvd.; 785-539-5391; 877-702-7753; 800-553-2666

  • Fairfield Inn by Marriott
    300 Colorado Street; 785-539-2400; 800-228-2800

  • *Hampton Inn
    501 E. Poyntz Avenue; 785-539-5000; 800-HAMPTON

  • *Holiday Inn
    530 Richards Drive; 785-539-5311; 800-HOLIDAY

  • *Motel 6
    510 Tuttle Creek Blvd.; 785-537-1022

  • *Ramada Plaza Hotel
    1641 Anderson Avenue; 785-539-7531; 800-962-0014

  • Regency Inn
    419 Holiday Drive; 785-537-0630

  • *Super 8 Motel
    200 Tuttle Creek Blvd.; 785-537-8468; 800-800-8000

ANIMAL SHELTER

605 Levee Drive; 785-587-2783; http://www.geocities.com/manhattananimalshelter/
Animal Adoption: http://www.petfinder.com ;
Animal Control: 537-2112 ext. 1

PET LICENSES

Within 30 days after turning 6 months of age, dogs and cats must be licensed and vaccinated in Manhattan. For info on obtaining a licenses contact 785.587.2489.

SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION

USD 383-Manhattan/Ogden Unified School District
785-587-2000; http://www.usd383.org

DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Motor Vehicle Tags:
• Riley County Treasurer – 785-537-6320
Drivers Licenses:
• Kansas Drivers License Office – 3003 Anderson Ave.
Suite 1001AB, 785-537-2140
• Riley County Treasurer – 785-537-6320 (replacement, renewal, change of address, IDs only)

VOTER REGISTRATION

You can register to vote when you get your drivers license or from:

  • Riley County Clerk – 785-537-6300
  • You can also register at the Westloop Dillons, Manhattan Public Library, or any local bank.

UTILITY COMPANIES

  • Electric - Westar 800-794-6101

  • Gas - Kansas Gas Service 800-794-4780

  • Water - City of Manhattan Water Department 785-587-2480

  • Trash - Mallon Trash Service 785-456-8640 There are several options for trash, but I found this one to be the best deal.

  • Telephone - Southwestern Bell 800-464-7928

  • Cable - Cox Communications 785-776-9239, Heartland Cable TV 800-880-0292

  • Local Cell Phone Carriers - T-Mobile, Alltel, Sprint, Nextel, Cellular One, Verizon (Gets service but no local office)

RECYCLING

MEDIA OUTLETS

  • Local Radio Stations:
    *Stations that broadcast K-State games.

    • 91.9 FM - KSDB - College Radio Station

    • 94.5 FM - WIBW - Country (Topeka)

    • 95.3 FM - KHCA - Christian (Manhattan)

    • 96.3 FM - KACZ - Top 40 (Manhattan)

    • 97.5 FM - KJCK - Top 40 (Junction City)

    • 98.5 FM - KSAJ - Oldies (Abilene)

    • *100.3 FM - KDVV - Rock (Topeka)

    • *101.5 FM - KMKF - Rock (Manhattan)

    • *102.5 FM - KBLS - Adult Contemporary (Manhattan)

    • 103.5 FM - KQLA - Hot AC (Manhattan)

    • 104.7 FM - KXBZ - Country (Manhattan)

    • *106.9 FM - KTPK - Country (Topeka)

    • 580 AM - WIBW - News/Talk (Topeka)

    • 1350 AM - KMAN - News/Talk (Manhattan)

    • 1420 AM - KJCK - Country (Junction City)

    • 1440 AM - KMAJ - Sports (Topeka)

  • Local TV Stations:
    Channels may be different if you subscribe to cable

    • ABC - Channel 49 - KTKA

    • CBS - Channel 13 - WIBW

    • NBC - Channel 27 - KSNT
       

FAMILY HELPS

  • Early Head Start (Riley County) -785-587-2875
  • Head Start -785-587-2045. Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds.
  • Family Connections of Riley County -Program for prenatal/delivered families. Emphasis on child development/family education. Contact Diane Fleming, ext 110 or Susan Hatfield, ext 101 at 785-587-2875.
  • Riley County Health Department -785-776-4779
  • Parents as Teachers -Parent educator makes home visits to discuss learning enhancement for your child ages 0-3 years. 785-587-2058
  • Family Nultrition Program -Free nutrition/cooking classes. 785-537-6350
  • WIC -Nutrition edulcation/supplemental food proram for women, infants and children to age 5 years.
  • Doula Services -simplybeautifulbirthing.com
    Recommended by Amy Brooksby