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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:18pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Securities and Exchange Commission</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Washington, D. C. 20549</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Form 8-K</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Current Report</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  January 30, 2007</font></b></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'> <b><font size=2><u>Kansas City Life Insurance Company</u></font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:6pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2> </font><font size=2>(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)</font></p>

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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2><u>Missouri</u></font></b></p> </td>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2><u>2-40764</u></font></b></p> </td>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2><u>44-0308260</u></font></b></p> </td> </tr></table>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2>3520 Broadway</font></b></p>  </td> </tr></table>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2><u>Kansas City, Missouri</u>  </font></b></p> </td>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2><u>64111-2565</u></font></b></p> </td> </tr></table>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>(Address of Principal Executive Offices)</font></p> </td>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:6pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Telephone Number: (816) 753-7000</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2><u>Not Applicable</u></font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:6pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:12pt; margin-top:6pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2><font face=Wingdings>o</font>  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2><font face=Wingdings>o</font>  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2><font face=Wingdings>o</font>  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</font></p>

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<b><font size=2>Item 8.01 - Other Events.</font></b></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>On January 29, 2007 the Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share to be paid February 13, 2007 to shareholders of record as of February 8, 2007, and a special dividend of $2.00 per share to
be paid February 13, 2007 to shareholders of record as of February 8, 2007.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><b><font size=2>Item 9.01 &#150; Financial Statements and Exhibits.</font></b></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>(d)  Press Release of Kansas City Life Insurance Company dated as of January 30, 2007.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;line-height: 150%;'><b><font size=2>SIGNATURE</font></b></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.55in;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.</font></p>

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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><U><font SIZE=2>KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY</font></U></p> </td> </tr></table>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>By:&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/William A. Schalekamp</u></font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:3.5in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>William A. Schalekamp</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:3.5in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Senior Vice President, General Counsel</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:3.5in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>and Secretary</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><u><font size=2>January 30, 2007</font></u></p>


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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>FOR MORE INFORMATION, Contact:</font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>William A. Schalekamp, Sr. Vice President,</font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:2.5in; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>General Counsel &amp; Secretary</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:2.5in; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>(816) 753-7000</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Kansas City Life Declares Dividends</font></b></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:justify;'><b><font size=2>Kansas City, Mo. &#150;</font></b><font size=2> The Board of Directors of Kansas City Life Insurance Company declared two dividends on January 29.  Consistent with recent quarters, a dividend of $0.27 per share was declared and will be payable on February 13, 2007, to stockholders of record on February 8, 2007.  In addition, the Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $2.00 per share.  The special dividend will be payable on February 13, 2007, to stockholders of record on February 8, 2007.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>The decision to pay a special dividend was based upon the Company's good earnings experience and strong balance sheet, having no long-term debt and a
high-quality investment portfolio.  Kansas City Life expects to continue to generate earnings that will add further to its capital position, but does not foresee near-term events that would require the
current level of capital.  The Company was well capitalized coming into 2006, and the special dividend together with quarterly dividends in the past twelve months are less than the Company's expected
earnings during 2006.  Meanwhile, the Company's business mix has not materially changed.  In addition, Kansas City Life's balance sheet remains liquid in part due to the completion of the sale of Generations
Bank to Brooke Corporation on January 8, 2007.  As a result, the Company continues to be well capitalized by any measure and remains prepared to take advantage of any significant growth or
acquisition opportunities that might become available.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Declaring a special dividend reflects the belief among the Board of Directors that shareholders should be rewarded for their patience in not having received an increase in the quarterly dividend since the first quarter of 2001, according to R. Philip Bixby, Chairman, CEO and President.  &#147;The Company will continue to maintain a superior level of capital for its foreseeable business needs.  The decision was determined on the basis of how to most effectively allocate capital that had been generated and accumulated beyond the Company&#146;s foreseeable needs and the Company&#146;s ability to employ it in a manner that is most beneficial to shareholders,&#148; continued Mr. Bixby.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>In spite of Kansas City Life's latest acquisition in June 2003, which was made entirely with cash, the Company has continued to accumulate capital in recent years through earnings.  Earnings are expected to continue to be more than sufficient
to support future growth.  Individual life insurance sales through Kansas City Life's traditional general agency system have been increasing, and we anticipate continued growth through these
relationships.  The Company has also been successful in increasing sales through new joint marketing arrangements with other non-life insurance companies and we look forward to initiating similar
relationships in the future.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Founded in 1895, Kansas City Life Insurance Company (NASDAQ: KCLI) is a Missouri corporation with its Home Office in Kansas City, Mo. The Company&#146;s primary business is providing financial protection through the sale of life insurance and annuities. The Company&#146;s revenues were $450.1 million in 2005, and assets and life insurance in force were $4.6 billion and $30.9 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2005. The Company and its affiliates operate in 49 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit </font><u><i><font size=2>www.kclife.com</font></i></u><i><font size=2>.</font></i></p>

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United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D. C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  January 30, 2007
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Missouri
2-40764
44-0308260
(State of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3520 Broadway
Kansas City, Missouri
64111-2565
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Telephone Number: (816) 753-7000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13c-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)
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Item 8.01 - Other Events.
On January 29, 2007 the Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share to be paid February 13, 2007 to shareholders of record as of February 8, 2007, and a special dividend of $2.00 per share to
be paid February 13, 2007 to shareholders of record as of February 8, 2007.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)  Press Release of Kansas City Life Insurance Company dated as of January 30, 2007.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
KANSAS CITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(Registrant)
By:
/s/William A. Schalekamp
William A. Schalekamp
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
January 30, 2007
(Date)
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Exhibit (d) to Form 8-K
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, Contact:
January 30, 2007
William A. Schalekamp, Sr. Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
(816) 753-7000
Kansas City Life Declares Dividends
Kansas City, Mo. –
The Board of Directors of Kansas City Life Insurance Company declared two dividends on January 29.  Consistent with recent quarters, a dividend of $0.27 per share was declared and will be payable on February 13, 2007, to stockholders of record on February 8, 2007.  In addition, the Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $2.00 per share.  The special dividend will be payable on February 13, 2007, to stockholders of record on February 8, 2007.
The decision to pay a special dividend was based upon the Company's good earnings experience and strong balance sheet, having no long-term debt and a
high-quality investment portfolio.  Kansas City Life expects to continue to generate earnings that will add further to its capital position, but does not foresee near-term events that would require the
current level of capital.  The Company was well capitalized coming into 2006, and the special dividend together with quarterly dividends in the past twelve months are less than the Company's expected
earnings during 2006.  Meanwhile, the Company's business mix has not materially changed.  In addition, Kansas City Life's balance sheet remains liquid in part due to the completion of the sale of Generations
Bank to Brooke Corporation on January 8, 2007.  As a result, the Company continues to be well capitalized by any measure and remains prepared to take advantage of any significant growth or
acquisition opportunities that might become available.
Declaring a special dividend reflects the belief among the Board of Directors that shareholders should be rewarded for their patience in not having received an increase in the quarterly dividend since the first quarter of 2001, according to R. Philip Bixby, Chairman, CEO and President.  "The Company will continue to maintain a superior level of capital for its foreseeable business needs.  The decision was determined on the basis of how to most effectively allocate capital that had been generated and accumulated beyond the Company's foreseeable needs and the Company's ability to employ it in a manner that is most beneficial to shareholders," continued Mr. Bixby.
In spite of Kansas City Life's latest acquisition in June 2003, which was made entirely with cash, the Company has continued to accumulate capital in recent years through earnings.  Earnings are expected to continue to be more than sufficient
to support future growth.  Individual life insurance sales through Kansas City Life's traditional general agency system have been increasing, and we anticipate continued growth through these
relationships.  The Company has also been successful in increasing sales through new joint marketing arrangements with other non-life insurance companies and we look forward to initiating similar
relationships in the future.
Founded in 1895, Kansas City Life Insurance Company (NASDAQ: KCLI) is a Missouri corporation with its Home Office in Kansas City, Mo. The Company's primary business is providing financial protection through the sale of life insurance and annuities. The Company's revenues were $450.1 million in 2005, and assets and life insurance in force were $4.6 billion and $30.9 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2005. The Company and its affiliates operate in 49 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit
www.kclife.com
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