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.
Approved Minutes - May City Council Meeting
JULY ROAD REPAIRS
Both the City and County have road repairs scheduled in and around Whitewater throughout July. Please watch for signs and crews. More details to come as we get them.
South Central Sealing & Paving - Start Date: July 8
County Road Work - Possible Start Date: July 14
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!
Animal Posters
Recently impounded animals will be posted on the city website and shared to the Whitewater Kansas Animal Control Group. Visit our Animal Control page to view the posters and see if you can help us locate the owners.
Your pet needs to be registered with a city tag if you live inside city limits and proper vet care documentation is required. Please contact the city or animal control directly for release instructions.
Remember to contact Jake, our Animal Control Officer by email: [email protected]
Farm & Craft Market
Located on Main St. in front of Centre Point Church.
Farm & Craft Market Dates:
July 19
August 16
Featured News
IMPORTANT TRASH NOTICE
7/9/2025
For those of you living along South Elm Street and tomorrow (Thursday morning) being trash day we would like to keep the heavy trucks OFF the fresh slurry. The following is a note from the trash company:
"Can you please have those living on South Elm take their carts to the ends of their blocks....
July 8 - Slurry Day 1
7/8/2025
The first street work of 2025 has begun with the workers from South Central Sealing & Paving working on getting that first round of slurry down.
Animal Posters
7/7/2025
"Sizzy" is lost or abandoned here in Whitewater.
If you can help get the word out so we can find her owner the Whitewater Animal Control would appreciate it.
To recover your animal please contact [email protected]
Thank you
City - Slurry 2025
7/7/2025
The Slurry work contracted by the city of Whitewater will begin this week. Those who live along the work zone will be notified by South Central via door hanger cards. Roads to be slurried are marked in yellow on the map. Thank you, 
Fresh Paint Downtown
5/30/2025
With the sun back out, the "city guys" have been busy (re)painting parking lines in the business district. This round focused on yellow and blue markings - between mowing - including some that hadn't been visible in what feels like and could possibly have been forever!
Handicap spots are visible...
Looking For My Family