If you decide to walk, discover a variety of interesting tidbits about Wichita's history and see new, modern additions to the city's core through the Wichita Public Library’s PocketSights app, which allows users to explore Wichita's history with the Wichita History Walk. The area is easy to navigate, whether you want to walk, ride a bike or an electric scooter or utilize the free, all-electric Q-Line. Now operating as Downtown Wichita, the organization has spearheaded place-making projects like Alley Doors, Naftzger Park and Gallery Alley. You’ll also find a variety of bronze sculptures and chrome artwork throughout the area. In 2002, the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation was formed to cultivate opportunities that revitalize and enhance Wichita’s core. Wichita’s downtown fits that bill – it’s a prosperous place for professionals, a hub for creative expression and a vibrant, authentic environment for visitors, investors and locals. It’s the center of activity and exploration for locals and visitors alike. It’s key to an invigorating and lively community. Mayetta is one of the relatively few Kansas communities which still have a brick main street.Downtown is more than just a city’s core. Biff Henderson of the Late Show (with David Letterman on CBS) visited Mayetta on Septemand special Late Show commemorative bricks were placed in front of City Hall in honor of his and the show’s visit to Mayetta. In the early 2000’s a new commemorative brick and concrete sidewalk was constructed downtown. Three of the county’s largest employers are located within seven minutes of Mayetta including the Prairie Band Potawatomi Casino, the Prairie Band Potawatomi government, and the Royal Valley School District, together employing over 1,100 people. The city is located near the junction of Cedar, Douglas, and Lincoln townships in Jackson County which have a combined population of 4,937 as of the census in 2010. 75/Manitoba 75 connect Winnipeg, Manitoba and Dallas, Texas. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation established in 1846, now covering 121 square miles begins just 1/2 mile west of the city. Mayetta is one of the fastest growing communities in the metropolitan area, growing by over 27 percent since 1990. With a population 354, Mayetta is located in Jackson County (population 13,462), part of the Topeka metropolitan area, and only 90 minutes from Kansas City and 135 minutes from Omaha. I am leaving you in the capable hands of Lesley King who will be taking over as City Clerk.Īfter Steve Rupert retired in February the city has hired two new police officers, Chief of Police Heath DeLany and Officer Mike Boswell.Ĭouncil members: Linda Robinson, Shelley Ramage, Dan Whiteman, Damien Rubanick and Sam Bienhoffįounded in October, 1886 – today Mayetta is a growing small town in rural Kansas with a lot of history and an even brighter future. Grace is Retiring: After 28 years, I am retiring at the end of April. If you dog is caught running without a license, a citation may be issued. Bring proof of rabies vaccination with you when your come to get your license. Fees are $2 if your dog has been spayed or neutered and $4 if not. If you have not purchased a 2023 license for your dog please do so. If you own a dog and live in the city limits, you dog needs a tag. We are working on having Sylvia’s Mexican Food Truck or another food vendor at the park for the event more information will be available closer to the date on the city’s website.ĭog Tags: A reminder dog tag licenses were due March 1. Spray Park will be open for play during the concert. We will feature songs that honor DADS! Concert will be June 18 with a rain date of July 16 with start time at 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.Ĭoncert in the Park! The Jackson County Community Band is excited to be back at the Mayetta Splash Park for a summer concert. And then on May 20, it will open for the season. Spray Park Opening: The Spray Park will open the weekend of May 13 and 14.
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