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
Protect the Heartland
No Data Centers - El Dorado, KS
Website: https://hecknoeldorado.com/
Facebook Page: ProtectTheHeartland
Butler County K-State Research and Extension
206 N. Griffith, El Dorado, KS 67042
316-321-9660 || 316-321-2302 fax
Featured News
JUNE 2026
6/30/2026
City Schedule - JUNE 2026
Planning & Zoning Meeting/Training - June 9, 6PM
Utility Bills Due - June 10, Late Charges applied the next business day no later than 10AM
Office Closed - June 12th
City Council Meeting - June 22, 7PM
Municipal Court - June 23,...
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LOST ITEM NOTICE
5/26/2026
2026 Items turned into the City Office
- Red Water Bottle - (left at the March City Council Meeting)
- Single Shoe - (left at the City Office front door over Easter Weekend)
- KEY FOB - (found at the concession stand, turned in 5/15/26)
- Wedding Ring - (found...
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IdeaTek's Fiber Broadband Groundbreaking Ceremony
5/26/2026
The City of Whitewater, along with Elbing and Burns, welcomed the community and influential persons to a Golden Shovel Groundbreaking Ceremony celebrating the launch of high-speed fiber broadband with IdeaTek.
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: Approximately...
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City at Work
5/8/2026
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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