Welcome to Whitewater, Kansas City of Whitewater… “A Little Town With a Big Heart”
Whitewater, Kansas offers the best of both worlds — the peace and charm of small-town living with the convenience of larger cities just a short drive away. Wichita, El Dorado, and Newton are all within easy reach, giving residents access to shopping, dining, healthcare, employment, entertainment, and more. Here, you can enjoy a quieter pace of life, a welcoming community, and a lower cost of living without feeling far from the places and opportunities you need.
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.
AUGUST RNR/BUDGET HEARINGS & CCMM 2026
SEPTEMBER AGENDA - City Council
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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
Healthy Trees. Safer Spaces.
Professional tree care for a stronger tomorrow.
316-247-1817
Butler County K-State Research and Extension
206 N. Griffith, El Dorado, KS 67042
316-321-9660 || 316-321-2302 fax
Featured News
Baseball This Weekend
10/17/2026
All games will be at Jerry Hill Memorial Field, Please note the time change for the Saturday Games: Rapids play at 2PM and Braves play at 6PM, Enjoy a doubleheader on Sunday with the 18u Rapids team!
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October 2026
10/1/2026
City Schedule - October 2026
Utility Bills Due - Saturday, Oct. 10th, Late Charges applied the next business day no later than 10AM
City Office Closed - Monday, Oct. 12 - Columbus Day
Planning & Zoning Meeting/Training - Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6PM
Parks &...
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Taking Pride in Whitewater
9/2/2026
Sometimes improving a community starts with simply taking care of what you already have.
Over the past few months, the City of Whitewater has begun taking a closer look at its own properties and public spaces — not just to maintain them, but to improve them,...
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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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These are your current food options for October 3 during Fred Fest. BUrgerCO on the GO will also be out at Jerry Hill Memorial Field for the ballgames.