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.
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
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!
Butler County K-State Research and Extension
206 N. Griffith, El Dorado, KS 67042
316-321-9660 || 316-321-2302 fax
Pet Registration for 2026
Annual registration for 2026 is now open, any updated vaccine docs, etc. are needed. If there are no changes and you just need the 2026 tags please submit your payment to the office and get that new annual tag. Contact Anne for any additional help.
Featured News
PUBLIC NOTICE - Court Rescheduled
3/17/2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Municipal Court Date Postponed
City of Whitewater, Kansas
Posted: February 26, 2026
All Whitewater Municipal Court hearings scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2026, are postponed.
Rescheduled to:
Monday, April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Location: City...
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March 2026
3/16/2026
City Schedule - March 2026
Utility Bills Due - March 10
Office Hours: 9am-11am - March 17 - 20
City Wide Clean Up - March 21
City Council Meeting - March 23
Utility Shut Offs/New Bills - March 25
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Severe Weather Preparedness Proclamation
3/2/2026
2026 Severe Weather Preparedness Week Proclamation
March 2-6, 2026
The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the State of Kansas and local jurisdictions, will be conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00AM and the purpose...
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City at Work
2/26/2026
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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TACO WEDNESDAY
2/4/2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE