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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.

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Where's My Boot

12/16/2025

This lil cowboy boot was left behind on the sidewalk near the middle school.

It is now waiting for it's lil owner at the City Office.

Please bring the matching boot for confirmation of ownership, Thank you.

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Holiday Office Hours

12/25/2025

City Office Closed/Hour Changes:

DECEMBER 25 & 26 - CLOSED (Merry Christmas)

Monday, December 29 - OPEN: 9:00am - 11:00am

Tuesday, December 30 - OPEN: 9:00am - 11:00am

Wednesday, DECEMBER 31 - CLOSED

Thursday, JANUARY 1 - CLOSED (Happy New Year)

Friday, JANUARY 2 - CLOSED

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Office Hours

11/13/2025

Office Hours for November 14, 17 & 18

The office hours will be 9AM - 11AM

this Friday, Monday and Tuesday.

Thank you

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City Office Closures in November

11/11/2025

The City Office will be closed

Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28

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2025 Election Results

11/5/2025

Link to Results

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FRHS presents the History of the Peabody, KS POW camp

11/3/2025

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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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Is this your cat?

10/27/2025

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New Items in Lost & Found

10/8/2025

• Scarf (left after Fred Fest)
• pair of glasses (left after Fred Fest)
• 1 walkie talkie (left at Central Park)

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COMMUNITY ALERT

7/3/2025

COMMUNITY ALERT – BREAK-INS REPORTED
Whitewater is normally a quiet and safe town; but that peace was disturbed throughout the night, last evening.

A series of vehicle break-ins occurred overnight. Unlocked cars were targeted, and items of value were taken. In one case, there was even an attempted...

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Looking For My Family

6/30/2025

Looking For My Family

Is this your kitten? This small kitten was found at Fleet Fuels located at the corner of Butler R. & 196 (Buffalo Corner).

If "Fleet Kitten" is yours please let us know. We will need proof of ownership, your pet needs to be registered with a city tag if you live inside city...

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Upcoming Road Projects

6/30/2025

Road Work Notice – July 2025
The City of Whitewater would like to inform residents of two upcoming road maintenance projects scheduled during the month of July:

1. City Slurry Seal Project

   • Where: Primarily S. Elm Street & Ballfield #1 drive repairs

   • When: Second week of July

   • Details:...

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Flexible Office Hours

6/16/2025

Flexible Office Hours This Week
The office will be CLOSED Thursday, June 19 and will be OPEN Friday, June 20th.

Thank you for your patience while I spend some special time with family in town this week!
If you need anything, feel free to leave a message or send an email.
– Anne

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Area Wide Garage Sales, June Newsletter & Father's Day!

6/12/2025

Everyone’s getting ready for the Area Wide Garage Sales happening this weekend! Be sure to check out the June Community Newsletter for local updates, events, and highlights. Also, don't forget — Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15th!

Please note: City Offices will be closed this Friday, June 13th...

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