D.S.
L., when I moved here from Los Angeles, I rented a U-Haul truck and hired movers on both ends to pack and unpack. It was really inexpensive and they did a great job of packing and unpacking the truck. You just go to U-Move.com and they have a full list of movers and how much they charge. My nanny's husband is actually a mover here, so if you would like him to help on this end, I am sure he would be happy to do so. I am having him move me in a couple months. Clearly you will need someone to drive the truck to Kansas, so that is something to consider. If you have a company paying your relocation, then you should use one of the nationwide lines, but if money is a consideration, definitely check this out. Send me a personal email if you want my nanny's husbands info. Good luck!