We just moved to Augusta from Wichita. I grew up in Derby 20 years ago and my wife grew up in Mulvane. Derby is a great town. If you got the bid on the house, congrats! Enjoy. If not, look into Augusta or Andover. We have 4 kids ranging from 11 to 3 and they can walk anywhere they want without fear of major roads to cross. Derby and Mulvane have their high schools and waterparks on the other side of major roads that we didn't want our kids crossing.
Augusta is very historical. My wife loves the brick streets and the historical downtown. There is a city lake with parks around it and though there is a highway going through the south part of town, the speed limit is 30 for that mile with 3 stoplights, so it is easy to cross.
The schools are awesome!! We just found out our 11 yr old has dyslexia and the teachers are giving him absolutely everything needed to succeed. They also keep in constant contact through phone calls and email.
Everyone here has been wonderful to meet, treating us as their own.
It's not as hicki-sh as some would think; just a great small town atmosphere! I haven't seen too many cowboy boots.
http://www.chamberofaugusta.org/
Good luck with your adventure.