| LA, my thought is that you'll find Dodge a completely different place than we describe or than you're from. Each neighborhood has it's "feel". Most smaller towns (less than 30,000 population) have the same sort of "feel". They mostly have limited entertainment options, limited restaurant options, limited occupation options. Sounds like you're coming for work, though, so the limited occupation options won't affect you. The others....well, you're used to having to get out of your neighborhood for those anyway.
I live in Kansas City now. I drive 30-40 minutes one way to get a good burger like they have in Dodge City at Kate's. I have to drive further to get the good tacos. Heck, I drive 25 - 30 minutes on the expressway to get to work, where in Dodge, your drive should be only 10 minutes or so through town. I suspect you have the same sort of commute, too. So it will seem like nothing to drive to Hutchinson on occasion or Garden City or any place else.
I think you will enjoy Dodge. And if you don't happen to, by chance, you'll be leaving soon anyway! Enjoy your stay and take advantage of being located in the midwest by travelling to Wichita and Kansas City!
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