Welcome to Whitewater, Kansas City of Whitewater… “A Little Town With a Big Heart”
Whitewater, Kansas offers a serene small-town vibe while still being conveniently close to larger cities like Wichita, El Dorado, and Newton. You get the best of both worlds - a quieter community with easy access to the amenities and opportunities of larger urban areas, all without the higher costs of living typically associated with big cities. It’s a balance that many find appealing.
Incorporated on April 15, 1890, you can find the city of Whitewater situated in the central part of the United States, specifically in the NW corner of Butler County. Whitewater is approximately 20 miles northeast of Wichita, which is the largest city in Kansas.
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City Council Meetings
City Council Meetings – You're Invited!
Whitewater City Council meets every 4th Monday at 7PM.
- Open to the public
- Public comment welcome (5 min per person)
- Want on the agenda? Contact the City Clerk by noon the Wednesday before.
- Agendas posted online & at City Hall.
Your voice matters—get involved!
Public Notice: Violation
Lead & Copper Survey:
Public notification about the Drinking Water of Whitewater, no action is required by the public unless you listed 'Unknown' in the survey.
American Legion Schedule 25-26
2025
BINGO: December 6 & 20
2026
BINGO: January 3 & 17, February 21, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18
Groundhog & Pancake Feed: February 7
Featured News
Holiday Trash Pickup
12/22/2025
HOLIDAY TRASH PICKUP
The week of Christmas trash will be picked up on Friday morning, Dec. 26th.
Have a very Merry Christmas.
Holiday Closures
12/8/2025
Please Note:
City Office Closed/Hour Changes:
Monday, December 8 - CLOSED
Monday, December 29
Tuesday, December 30
Friday, January 2
CLOSED:
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1
City Office Closures in November
11/11/2025
The City Office will be closed
Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28
2025 Election Results
11/5/2025
Link to Results
Time Change Reminder
11/2/2025
Fall Back in Time This Weekend!
Clocks turn back 1 hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov 2. Gain an extra hour of sleep (or fun)!
Pro tip: Set clocks before bed. Phones auto-update.
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10/27/2025
