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TACO WEDNESDAY

2/4/2026

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Murder & Mayhem in Butler and Harvey Counties

2/2/2026

WHITEWATER, KS: The Frederic Remington Area Historical Society invites the pulic to Murder & Mayhem in Butler & Harvey Counties, presented by Darren McMannis. The presentation will be Monday, February 2, 2026, at Centre Point Church, 212 S. Main, Whitewater.

True stories taken directly from...

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January Office Hours

1/28/2026

Please note:

Wednesday, January 28th - Friday, January, 30th

the office hours will be 9:00am - 11:00am

as the city clerk will be out of the office to attend a funeral.

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Whitewater Snow Removal

1/23/2026

Snow Alert from the City of Whitewater! 

Mother Nature has decided to bring us winter weather, and our City Crew will be heading out Saturday afternoon to clear the streets. To help them do their job safely and efficiently, please park vehicles OFF THE STREET if at all possible this weekend.

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Holiday Trash Pickup

12/26/2025

HOLIDAY TRASH PICKUP

The week of Christmas trash will be picked up on Friday morning, Dec. 26th.

Have a very Merry Christmas.

The week of the New Year trash will be picked up on Friday morning, January 2nd.

Happy New Year!

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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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TACOS EL PODEROSO at Bells, TODAY

12/17/2025

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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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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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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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