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.
RNR & BUDGET HEARING AGENDA - 8.24.26, 6PM
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Fred Fest 2026
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Vintage Bank, Whitewater
126 S. Main
316-799-2137
*see website for Calendar https://www.vintagebankks.com/
LOBBY HOURS : M-F, 9AM - 3:30PM
DRIVE-UP HOURS : M-F, 8AM - 4PM
SATURDAYS : 9AM - NOON
Butler County K-State Research and Extension
206 N. Griffith, El Dorado, KS 67042
316-321-9660 || 316-321-2302 fax
Featured News
September 2026
9/30/2026
City Schedule - September 2026
City Office Closed - Monday, Sept. 7th - LABOR DAY
Planning & Zoning Meeting/Training - Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6PM
Utility Bills Due - Thursday, Sept. 10, Late Charges applied the next business day no later than 10AM
Municipal...
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Bumblebee Barbeque
8/26/2026
Owners of Bumblebee Barbeque announced on FB today that they are closing down. "... We cannot ever thank everyone enough that came and tried out our food and stuck around and talked of the weather. Hopefully I'll see y'all again. And as always and one last...
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Whitewater to Host Wichita Independent Baseball League Opening Day
8/22/2026
The City of Whitewater is proud to welcome the Wichita Independent Baseball League (WIBL) for its inaugural Opening Day on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Jerry Hill Memorial Ballfield. This exciting event marks the beginning of a new era for adult baseball...
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WHAT'S HIDING BEHIND YOUR HOUSE?
8/20/2026
HEY WHITEWATER... HAVE YOU LOOKED BEHIND YOUR HOUSE LATELY?
We spend a lot of time keeping the front of our properties looking good—but sometimes the alleys and utility easements behind and alongside our homes get forgotten.
Overgrown weeds, trees, brush,...
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City at Work
5/8/2026
2026 Public Works Highlights: Building a Better Whitewater Every Day
From clearing and repairing alleyways to tracking down that long-lost manhole that's been hiding for decades, our dedicated Public Works team (just two hardworking guys!) has been out there...
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