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.
AGENDAS for AUG. 25, 2025 (RNR,BUDGET & COUNCIL MTG.)
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!
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Fred Fest is Coming!
We’ve made it easy to stay in the loop — ALL your Fred Fest info, schedules, and registration forms are now in one spot online!
Need a printed copy? Stop by the Library or City Building and we’ll get you taken care of.
Keep checking back — we’ll be adding more details as the Festival gets closer!
Let’s make this year’s Fred Fest the best yet!
School is Back - Slow Down & Stay Alert
Kids are walking, biking, and getting on buses again. Please:
✅ Obey school zone speed limits
✅ Watch for crossing guards & crosswalks
✅ Stop for buses loading/unloading children
Let’s work together to keep every student safe this school year!
Sewer Cleaning Notice
August 26-28, a selected area of town will be having the sewer cleaned by Mayer Specialty Services, LLC.
Those in the cleaning area will be notified with yellow/orange door hangers.
Featured News
Closed Labor Day
9/1/2025
The city office will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.
Be safe and have a great Labor Day weekend.
Sewer Cleaning
8/26/2025
A section of town has been scheduled for a sewer cleaning. Those living in the area to be serviced will or have been notified via orange door hangers. The work is scheduled for August 26-28th. Thank you
Public Forum
8/14/2025
Tax Rate Discussion with the City Council @ Whitewater Memorial Library, August 14 @ 7PM
