About KANSAS! Magazine

As the lifestyle magazine of Kansas, each issue celebrates the best of our state. It’s people, places, and spaces. For over 75 years, we’ve shared the stories of the Sunflower State, told by Kansans. Featured topics include a dynamic line up of culture, food, travel, outdoors, history, personalities, and communities.

ksm-first-issueFirst published in the winter of 1945 as an industry newsletter by the Kansas Industrial Development Commission, KANSAS! has grown to become an​ international award-winning household magazine. With over 25,000 loyal subscribers in all 50 states, 35 countries, and six continents around the world.

KANSAS! magazine is published quarterly by Kansas Tourism of the Kansas Department of Commerce. The magazine's home office is in Topeka, working with Kansas-based editors, writers, photographers, and artist, and is printed by Allen Press in Lawrence. KANSAS! is funded through annual subscriptions, retail sales, and Kansas advertising partners. The magazine also produces a beautiful annual calendar and specialty guides.